An essential video from Close Up and Private’s Sergei Sviatchenko. My sentiments exactly.
The Item: Eastpak x K. Van Assche Backpack
One thing you should know about me is that I'm a value shopper. Yeah, I occasionally dabble in more expensive brands, but by and large, I'm a cheapskate at heart. That's why I was thrilled to see this backpack designed by Dior Homme Creative Director Kris Van Assche for Eastpak. For a fraction of the price of this handsome Dior Homme bag, I can now get a Van Assche piece that was made even better with the functionality of Eastpak. Plus, I'm getting tired lugging just totes around anyways. I think this purchase may just be what the doctor ordered. Yes, a justification.
What first attracted me to the bag was the rich caramel color
But then, the back - an interplay of parachute, canvas, and leather that sealed the deal.
Details like this detachable keychain are aplenty. It even has a detachable laptop case inside!
What first attracted me to the bag was the rich caramel color
But then, the back - an interplay of parachute, canvas, and leather that sealed the deal.
Details like this detachable keychain are aplenty. It even has a detachable laptop case inside! 
The Item: Bape x Mark McNairy Brogues
The king of collabs is back at it, y'all! After mashing up with Doc Martens a few months back to make some sick saddle shoes, Bape has now turned to Mark McNairy to bring us these killer longwing brogues. One look and you'll see both sides are represented quite well - Bape with its penchance for camo and McNasty with his sturdy suede construction and red brick sole. It would have made for a great first McNairy pair for me, but with the steep S$719 (around P24K) price tag, I've no choice but to sit this one out. Still, can't hurt to visit it every once in a while though!
I love shoes like this that mesh street and sophistication seamlessly.
It's even tastier up close. If only the price wasn't as jacked up, Mark!
I love shoes like this that mesh street and sophistication seamlessly.
It's even tastier up close. If only the price wasn't as jacked up, Mark!
The Item: uniform experiment Watch Strap
You remember the J.Crew x Timex military watch I bought a few months back? What I loved most about it was the versatility it offered because of its changeable strap. Well, I just fulfilled its potential a tad bit with this new band I bought from Japanese brand uniform experiment. Originally intended for the brand's collaboration with Benrus, I think it looks just as dashing with my J.Crew version. The red, white, and blue stripes gives a sportier look than the olive one I had and at a sale price of only S$35, frankly, I'm quite tempted to take a close look at the other colors too.
Yes - red, white, and blue again. What can I say, my favorite color combination!
