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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