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2026 Best Bags

Spartan Made Quality Carry

Couple and creative duo Doug Reilly and Amy Gallop first began crafting these sustainably made bags, inspired by Japanese minimalism and American industrial design, while they were living off the grid in the Catskills. (It comes in handy to have durable leather log carriers and shoe holders.) But the bags also translate to their current life in Philly — and to yours. There are rucksacks for outdoor adventures, mini totes for a night out, and bucket bags with straps that can be worn three ways — for whatever you’re doing this afternoon. Find them at Moon + Arrow in Queen Village. Read More »

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2021 Best Bags to the Max

MadeByHank Bags

It’s cool to be square, at least when you’re carrying one of Katie Henry’s multicolored­ geometric fanny packs or back­packs. Find them at makers’­ pop-ups around the city. Read More »

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2016 Best Handmade Handbags

Arden + James

In her Chadds Ford studio, Arden + James founder Bri Brant creates hand-painted raw linen totes, waxed-denim weekenders and leather carryalls. Every part of the process — from the hammered rivets to the etched designs — is done by hand, so no two are alike, but all are worth slinging over your arm. Read More »

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