Bags to the 80s // Manhattan Portage

Manhattan Portage's latest collection pays homage to its roots in time and in place.

Featuring classic designs with a bright colour scheme and linings featuring eighties-inspired icons such as Walkmans, Rubik's Cubes, Cassette Tapes and Turntables, the 80's are well and truly back!

 The four-piece 80's collection comprises of the Big Apple Backpack, Alleycat Waist Bag, Coin Purse and Europa.

 The 80's Big Apple Backpack is a classic style backpack that sits pretty whilst comfortably carrying all of your essentials.

The essential hands free solution for commuters, the 80's Alleycat Waist Bag has a zippered main compartment for all your day-to-day essentials.
Perfect for spare change, keys, jewellery or anything else you need close at hand, the 80's Coin Purse is a small but versatile companion.
With a unique back pocket which can be unzipped and reattached to rolling suitcases, the 80's Europa ipurse-friendly too at £105.00.

Waxed Vintage Messenger Bag from Manhattan Portage

This unisex classic was given a facelift when Manhattan Portage switched up the original Nylon fabric by using Original Wax Waxed Canvas by Martexin with waterproof treatment. Large enough to use for your morning commute to work, a school bag or as a bike messenger bag, the Waxed Vintage Messenger has a large main compartment with durable hook and loop closure and interior pockets for valuables (See image below).

 The Waxed Vintage Messenger Bag, priced at £125.00 (large) & £109 (small), comes in Olive, Black, Dark Brown, Red, Field Tan or Navy.

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Direct link to messenger bag:

http://www.manhattanportage.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=496

Alpha Industries collaborates with Manhattan Portage for Military inspired Bag Collection

Manhattan Portage and Alpha Industries commemorate the 50^th year anniversary of the iconic M-65 Field coat by designing a military inspired capsule bag collection

Three styles have been created using the same rugged nylon/cotton (NYCO) fabric  that makes the outer sateen shell of the M-65 Field coat. Heavy duty brass zippers and the signature olive green colour used in the iconic coat have also been used.

The Recon shoulder bag

Lined with bright orange vinyl mirroring the contrast lining used in Alpha Industries flight jackets that were used for rescue missions during Vietnam War when high visibility was imperative.

The Jungle Rucksack 

Pays homage to the classic military issued tropical rucksack used during the Vietnam War. It features a large drawstring compartment with room for a 15” laptop. Has antique brass hardware, dual buckle closure and padded mesh back and shoulder straps

The MOLLE backpack

An updated version of the Manhattan Portage Fort Hamilton backpack and redesigned with a vintage touch sporting utilitarian features built for outdoor use, such as the second stage modular storage option that keeps you organised and mobile in the field.  This design is the military’s 21^st century version of the Vietnam era technology known as ALICE (All- purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment

More details via:

http://www.manhattanportage.com/catalog/alpha.php