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Holding Back


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Elevate your standing
on the commute by
picking up this slick
backpack, designed
for active men on the
go but with an eye for
cultivated opulence

GUIDE TO STYLE – 03 / 17

Photography by Sun Lee


INSTANT UPGRADE

The wearing of rucksacks by
grown men has always been
a case of walking a stylistic
tightrope. On the one hand,
when faced with a heavy load,
the rucksack provides the
ultimate in support and
comfort (whereas a single-
strapped bag will not carry
weight with your chiropractor).
But, on the other hand, there
is the very real risk of looking
like a chicken-liver schoolboy
on the first day of term.
And this becomes no man –
professional or otherwise.
Thankfully, Miami-based
accessories brand Miansai

has helped graduate the
backpack from middle school
to master’s degree. With space
for your gym kit, a removable
laptop sleeve and adjustable
shoulder straps to spread the
load, crucially it does away
with any idea you could be
on the way to double French.
“This leather and fabric

backpack is understated,
with a structured silhouette
that nods to the brand’s
nautical roots,” says Simon
Spiteri, accessories buyer
at Mr Porter. What we think
he means is that this is a
sophisticated yet durable
winner. And to be clear, at
£342 , so it should be. But
then, it’s a small price to pay
for finishing top of the class.
£342 miansai.com WORDS: JACK STANLEY | SET DESIGN: SLM
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