CHAN(N)EL IT RIGHT!

“You live but once; you might as well be amusing.” 

THE DETAILS: STREET STYLE FROM PARIS!

During the Paris Fashion Week S/S14 shows, MR PORTER took to the streets to see how the most stylish Paris show-goers chose to accessorize their looks. Bet you're still whistling that soundtrack. We are, everytime we watch a MR PORTER video.

THE KNOWLEDGE: HOW TO TRAVEL IN STYLE!

Travel isn't always heavenly; sometimes it involves weeping toddlers (your own, or someone else's), cramped and overheated cabins, and long delays. However, we're more interested in the days when a cab to the airport delivers us in a relaxed mood and the walk to the dedicated business class check-in is brief. When there's enough time in the lounge to clear the inbox on our BlackBerry, drink a coffee and leaf through the day's Wall Street Journal, leaving us able to relax during the flight. To aid that relaxation we like to drink a Bloody Mary before the plane has even pushed back from its stand, and then have a snooze. 

For less-than-heavenly journeys the only style advice we can offer is to wear clothes that are easily washable - jeans, a casual shirt and cotton jacket. However, for the rest we look back for inspiration, to the days when people dressed up to get on a plane, air stewardesses made the heart beat faster and you weren't required to undress to make it through the security check. 

Life on the budget airlines is close to irredeemable, and dressing up to fly on them feels absurd. However, for flights on old-fashioned airlines, particularly for business travel, it pays to look sharp. With this in mind we pay tribute to some of the men who know, or knew, how to travel in style. Check the pictures, below, to see MR PORTER's guidelines to more elegant travel!

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THE DETAILS: WHAT MEN CARRY!

Whatever your line of work, one thing is inevitable: there will be an assortment of essentials, from gadgets to grooming products, which you need to cart to and from the office each day - not to mention when you're travelling between meetings and appointments. Since over-stuffed pockets ruin the lines of an outfit and are never a good look, it is worth investing in a quality work bag, whether that's a briefcase, backpack or holdall. After all, first impressions are everything in business. In need of some inspiration? Check through the gallery, below, to discover the work bags (and their contents) favoured by five stylish and influential men. 

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STREET BUSINESS!

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LOEWE: BAG CREATION PROCESS!

Six and a half hours are necessary to assemble the 61 pieces that comprise the 'Amazona' bag.

 The following video-hologram explains the creation process.

MEN OF STYLE!

Look sharp, live smart!

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OFF-RUNWAYS: SHOES & BAGS!

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LEATHERS: BAGS OF STYLE!

Whether you're hitting the beach, the pool or the road, keep a stylish holdall to hand!

 Although we're not against small suitcases with wheels for practical purposes, especially when travelling for business, you can't beat a good old-fashioned holdall in the style stakes. The fact that you have to exert some effort to carry a full holdall adds a masculine dimension to their appeal. If you're whisking your beloved away for the weekend, a small pull-along case (incidentally similar to the ones that air stewardesses use) won't convey the optimum message. You should be thinking spontaneity, adventure and style, and not look as if you're trundling off to the annual cost-cutting conference. Check the gallery below to see five holdalls that fit the bill.

Shop the entire collection here!

Bringing to mind vintage motoring luggage from the days when travel was an altogether more stylish affair, this handsome leather holdall also demonstrates that this New York Brand excels at more than just jeans

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OH MY, LEATHER BAG!

Jil Sander 2012 Fall/Winter Leather Bag

Putting a twist on the traditional brown paper grocery bag, Jil Sander

 has released this Leather Lunch Bag inspired by the humble brown paper bag.

BACK(PACK)S!

 Backpack: a cloth sack carried on one's back and secured with two 

straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be exceptions..

Check these out!

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WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE

Messrs Dexter and Byron Peart, founders of 

WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE 

tell us why their unique accessories label keeps men on the move, stylishly. 

See MR PORTER's selection of WANT LEDV on site here: http://bit.ly/JFPXow

FASHION..FOR THE IMAGE!

"I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men" 

Marlene Dietrich.

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LOUIS VUITTON | F/W 2012 BAGS PREVIEW

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The North Face ¬ Medium Day Pack

love'em!

fashionspam's accessories selection ¬ asos.co.uk

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Drifter Back Country Backpack

Persol Keyhole Sunglasses

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Maison Martin Margiela 11 Leather Laptop Case | #back-to-school-must-have!

 Maison Margiela created the ultimate laptop case for the upbeat refined men we all are..Easy to move around by means of an adjustable shoulder strap, the case also delivers the Maison’s own stationary, bespoke card holder and pencil. Up to the usual Made in Italy quality standards, it features a deep brown premium leather which was specially moulded in order to boast a seamless rounded surface that, together with other hand finished details and a shinny metal zip, make this laptop case a truly oustanding piece.

You can get it here!

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And their school bags | #toocoolforschool

 eng: Besides becoming more and more fashionable, school bags are also very practical! Check out some nice combinations below!

ro: Pe langa faptul ca sunt din ce in ce mai 'la moda', ghiozdanele sunt si un accesoriu foarte util! Uite cateva combinatii foarte inspirate!

(Pictures: Tommy Ton for www.style.com)