Launches, sample sales, trends and industry news, filtered through a men’s leather goods lens.
Christopher Kane’s Mulberry debut drew straight from football casuals, parkas and rugby kits — currently marketed as women’s ready-to-wear. The question worth asking for anyone who actually carries a Mulberry bag: where does that design direction go next?
Athletes and celebrities have made bags the biggest story in 2026 menswear. The coverage keeps landing on the same word — craftsmanship, not logo. Here’s what that actually means if you’re not buying designer.
Carl Friedrik’s new fall campaign trades on vintage rail romance and heritage styling — an odd look for a brand whose whole pitch is not paying for a heritage story. Here’s what’s actually in the frame, and what it means for buyers.
Carl Friedrik’s first aluminium suitcase takes on Rimowa’s home turf — more capacity for less money, but a real trade-off on locks and track record. Here’s the honest comparison, not a verdict against either brand.
Mulberry’s sample sales promise up to 70% off — but the stock, the format, and the brand’s own recent history all skew a specific way. Here’s what a man actually walks into.