Earlier this month, I was taken with Maiyet’s gold-accented camera bag ($1,850), a pull-tab design that’s as satisfying as it is simple. But at nearly two-grand, it’s not for everyone.
Enter Club Monaco’s collaboration ($225) with genius street-style photographer Tommy Ton. Just launched, the observer-extraordinaire was inspired by his own needs as an on-the-go shutterbug, as well as looking at “friends and people on the street!” The messenger is an obvious style for a quick-paced lifestyle, and this one has the same feel as Maiyet’s leather version. Sure, it’s canvas, but this navy bag has leather trim which amps it up.
The pull-tab closure reflects Maiyet’s inspiration; it lacks the over-the-top quality of gold hardware, but you still you get the same refined feel.
At 11” by 13”, the size is a bit odd and oversized. These are school-bag dimensions, but there’s a definite market here: a frugal bag for the starving student – or the busy photographer who packs it all in!
very nice but the price is 1850 usd?
Club Manaco I think is the clear winner. Not only is the price right, I think the overall look is better.
I saw this Maiyet bag at Barney’s last week while shopping with a friend. I thought while the idea was beautiful, it was extremely hard to get in and out of the bag. That pull tab thing was really frustrating at times!! I gave up after struggling on the 3rd time between opening and closing. Maybe it was that particular bag?? :
Tommy might be a “genius” photographer (which is up to interpretation of course) but not a genius bag designer. Really? $1850 for a slightly-if-you-squint amped up messenger bag?
Sorry. I meant to say that even $225 is WAY too much for this bag.
I will go for Maiyet..Fashion trend diversity is countless and varies according to seasons!! Great post Keep Sharing