Hook and Albert Garment Weekender Bag

[TheloniusDrunk]

I recently came across the Garment Weekender Bag by Hook and Albert. It seems like a very cool and pragmatic concept (here’s a youtube video of it) and I was wondering if anyone here has one or has had any experience with one?

 

[TOstyle]

I've got one. Idea is brilliant. Actual execution is, okay. It's a big bag, little heavy when it's all loaded up. Certainly better than alternatives, and I like the styling. It was a little expensive, but I like it. Haven't had it that long so can't tell you how well it wears, but the canvas I have seems durable.

 

[TheloniusDrunk]

When you say the execution is okay, do you mean in terms of construction? Or overall from a design standpoint it’s lacking because of the reasons you mentioned? Does the bag retain it’s shape and stay in the “bag” formation pretty easily once it’s put into there?

 

[TOstyle]

Yeah that was a poorly chosen word to describe it overall. I like the bag, it is well made and it does retain it's shape. It's a little awkward to fuss around with the zippers to get it back done up to carrying-bag shape, but I'm used to it now. Overall I'd say it's good, it's just not an amazing steal for the price.

 

[CutandSew]

TheloniusDrunk, are you located in Toronto? The Bay in downtown Toronto has both the leather and canvas version. Both are nice, but I really like the leather version. It is a large bag though, and probably would be a bit awkward and heavy to carry if you did fill it all up like TOstyle said.

 

[TheloniusDrunk]

Unfortunately not, I’m in LA for the summer before going to North Carolina once fall comes