The best crossbody bags for travel are roomy and secure enough to store everyday essentials without weighing you down. After hours of researching the best options on the market, our winner is the ...

If you aren’t lucky enough to find a vintage bag while thrifting, don’t worry, as COACH still carries the iconic pattern and more. Made of pebbled leather and featuring multifunctional pockets ...

My top pick overall, Quince Italian Leather Quilted Crossbody Bag, proved to be game-changer in this regard, as did many of the other options I tested. Designed to be worn across the body (hence ...

Stain-prone canvas bags or finicky untreated leather pouches are more hassle than they're worth. After testing more than a dozen popular options, Kusshi's Signature Makeup Bag came out on top.

There’s a reason they call this time of year “leather weather.” While the natural material is indispensable for beating the chill in fall and winter, it also has a uniquely seasonal scent.

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Reviewers have tested some of the products below and may have received some products from the manufacturers for free. All opinions are the reviewers’ own. These full-spectrum gummies are ...

mushrooms appear to be the most promising in mimicking the texture and durability of conventional leather. The category got a boost from French luxury house Hermès when it announced its first vegan ...

I’ve also found some nice nylon options, which are generally easier to clean than either leather or canvas. Prices for work bags are broad, ranging from $20 to a few hundred dollars, depending ...

Well, maybe. The mushroom market is growing at a remarkable pace, and it’s not just stemming from culinary needs. In ancient civilizations, different species of mushrooms played a key role in ...

Australian Mushrooms (Hort Innovation) has launched a new brand platform via Thinkerbell. The new campaign features a TVC and new ‘Shaker Bag Mushrooms’ available in supermarkets and fresh ...

There’s a growing number of them in Singapore – some of these leather artisans focus on creating their own product lines, while others provide customisation services for bags and leather goods. With ...