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Travel ·06.02.2025
What is a travel dupe?
Spurred by overtourism, rising costs and a desire to explore lesser-known locales, travel dupe destinations are reshaping how we travel.
30.01.2025
Why does most hardshell luggage open in the middle?
Almost all modern hard-shell suitcases adopt the clam-shell form over the traditional trunk style. Here’s why.
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Luggage ·25.01.2022
The ultimate travel debate: checked bag vs carry-on
Carry-on vs check-in: which one is better for you? Ultimately, that depends on a few key factors.
Leather ·31.12.2021
Leather and water: yes or no?
Is leather waterproof? The answer is nuanced — and it deserves any leather connoisseur's attention.
Leather ·24.12.2021
Glossy and waterproof? It must be patent leather
Glossy. Lustrous. Easy to maintain. Discover how patent leather is made and why it's synonymous with luxury.
Leather ·17.12.2021
Nubuck vs suede – cut from a different cloth
Style ·06.12.2021
Getting to grips with the messenger bag
Explore the benefits, history and how to style this reputed bag style.
Leather ·18.11.2021
What is a tannery?
A tannery is the factory where skilled leather craftsmen turn raw hides into leather. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.