Have you seen this season's beautifully apt new bag designs from Alphabet Bags? If the weather reports are to be believed, the UK is gearing up for a week of glorious summer sunshine (fingers crossed), while I'm basking in Sydney's most welcome winter rays. Aaah.
Alphabet Bags are made in the UK by London-based husband and wife team Hayley and Lucas Lepola. They started with a collection of alphabet bags screenprinted on to tote bags back in 2008, and they've been adding new designs and collaborating with artists since then.
Check out their new line-up of travel pouches, with screenprinted messages in splendid designs and typography. The sturdy bags tick all the right boxes for the ultimate travel companion, working hard to easily double - or triple - as a casual clutch, bath bag or jewellery pouch.
The handsome new wash bags for men are equally delightful, with cheeky designs screenprinted on thick grey canvas, with black waterproof lining and a heavy duty gold metal zip with a leather zip pull.