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Shuffle Your Duffel

Olivia Harris duffel.JPGWhen you’re carrying around a large assortment of awkwardly shaped objects – like an extra pair of shoes, library books, a laptop, and sunglasses – finding an appropriate bag can be something of a challenge.


And even though the duffel bag seems like the obvious solution, the options are often misses- American Apparel makes cute ones, but they’re a little flimsy for non gym-bag use. And Gucci did a duffel tote for fall, but we’re not about to drop $2,350 on the kind of bag you get for free when you participate in intramural sports.

When it comes to sturdy, attractive, and adorable carry-alls, we turn to Olivia Harris. In particular, the designer’s “Flap Hobo” in charcoal – a luxurious mid-size leather version of the classic duffel – just might be the perfect everyday winter bag.

—ALISON COOL

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posted by guest

Nov 29, 2007 3:10PM

This duffel is beautiful, but does it have a shoulder strap? Is it made in China?

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posted by Alison Cool

Nov 29, 2007 4:17PM

It does have a shoulder strap. It's made from Italian leather and custom-made hardware by an NYC-based label. Here's another picture of it where you can see the shoulder strap:

http://www.shoptwigs.com/twigs/dept.asp?dept_id=7260&dept_name=Olivia+Harris

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posted by guest

Nov 29, 2007 5:24PM

I got this bag from Urban Outfitters:

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=E0D2CBE9863C3D86E3B1CFDF58C87D2C.app12-node7?itemdescription=true&itemCount=8&id=13914221&parentid=W_ACC_BAGS&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=2&navAction=poppush&color=04

It is the exact length and height of my Dell laptop, and fit a book, my wallet, phone and all that other crap I needed to carry on a plane.

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posted by Alison Cool

Nov 29, 2007 5:44PM

@Frank: I love the M by MJ duffel. Is it really heavy though? Sometimes those MJ bags are so heavy, even without anything in them.

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posted by guest

Nov 29, 2007 9:10PM

i bought this bag in gray from anthropologie! it was kind of expensive so i waited till it went on sale and i got it for half off. i love it! i use it as a laptop/school bag. it has a long shoulder strap as well. the leather is so supple and gorgeous!

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