Friday, August 7, 2009

Let's Talk About Locally Manufactured Messenger Bags

Posted by Mike Conklin on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Ernest Alexander
After a month-long search for a new messenger-type bag, I finally decided on this Filson 257, in Otter Green. I'm pleased with it so far, and I'm already sort of obsessing over their larger pieces, which I want desperately despite never really going anywhere.

But the day after I placed my order for the Filson, I came across a New York-based company called Ernest Alexander. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of information about them out there, but they produce these really great looking, reasonably priced messenger bags using only materials purchased from local suppliers. Their aim is to help preserve the NYC's garment district, which has seen longtime residents forced out because of rising rents and manufacturers' reliance on cheap parts and labor from other parts of the world. It's an admirable mission, and the bags are perfect: understated and seemingly very well made. Should you be in need, be sure to look their way.

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not to further your remorse, but i think the ernest alexander is more your style.

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Posted by cecilia on August 7, 2009 at 3:03 PM

i hate you. also, i'm totally gonna go to a two-bag approach.

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Posted by Mike Conklin on August 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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