Breaking Down the Art of Dressing Up: Wm. J. Mills sailcloth bags

Breaking Down the Art of Dressing Up: Wm. J. Mills sailcloth bags

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ICE BAGS are featured at STADIUM

Address: Union square bldg 1F 2-8 Uguisudanicho Shibuyaku Tokyo Japan

Zip code: 150-0032

Tel: 03-5458-4685

The Vintage Typewriter Bag is profiled

Size: 14" East to West x 12" tall x 2.75" wide
An updated satchel bag originally used to carry a portable Smith Corona typewriter to school, now is available in the Wm. J. Mills & Co. Vintage Styling. Constructed in both waxed cotton twill (Dry Series) or from Duck canvas (Vintage series) this bag now joins the family of Business bags offered in the Mills bag line. We still call it the Typewriter bag so we don't loose sight of the humble roots it came from.

The heavy duty twist button closure allows the envelope flap of the bag to be secured. The closure itself is borrowed from our marine hardware to give a heavy duty closure that will last a lifetime.

All bags in the Vintage styling have black oxide hardware, that will not rust and gives a subtle, understated look to the bag. Along with our in-house made fabric piping, this bag is cooly sophisticated.

All the Vintage styles bags have a heavy duty/ extra wide shoulder strap. This strap does not curl and sits flat on the shoulder so that the heavy weight of your bag carries comfortably on the shoulder.

The Typewriter bag has an interior pocket sized to carry a tablet PC or Ipad. We find it ironic that a bag that began life to carry a typewriter, now is purposed to carry laptops and Ipads.

The simple shape and styling on the exterior of the Typewriter bag belies the pockets and dividers found inside to keep your contents organized, separated, and retrievable.

Interior pockets for pens and business cards are mounted on the interior dividers

The back divider has the pocket PC pouch which we mounted on the interior side to afford maximum protection to that kindle with a few chapters left to read.

Here the Typewriter bag is shown in waxed cotton twill (approx 24 oz.) which we call the Dry Series Typewriter bag. Waterproof an organized.

Interior pockets for pens and business cards are mounted on the interior dividers

The Typewriter bag in waxed cotton (back view)

A Simple shape with a lot packed in.

Wm. J. Mills & Co. x Rugby Sail Tote

Wm. J. Mills & Co. x Rugby Sail Tote

Take a free (visual) trip to Singapore

Rockstar in Singapore opens a new store in addition to their existing. Here they are sharing some of their "in Store" photography of their latest delivery of Classic Series bags from Wm. J. Mills & Co.. A mix of Flight Bags, Ice Bags, Canvas Briefcases, and a Gear Bag or two; all in custom color-ways. Color is the order of the day.

A Classic Series "Ice Bag" in Teak Tan with Navy Trim

The Classic Series Canvas Briefcase in Olive Green with Navy Blue Trim

The Classic Series "Ice Bag" in Storm Grey with Red trim

The Classic Series Canvas Briefcase, on right is Teal Tan with Red straps; the lighting almost makes the Red straps look a bit Orange.

Classic Series "Ice Bags". Left, Teak Tan with Red trim; Center, Napthol Red with White Trim; Right, Natural with Red trim

The Classic Series "Ice Bag" in Natural with Red trim

The Classic Series Dan Pond Steamer Bag in Napthol Red with White trim

The Classic Series Shelter Island Duffel in Teak Tan with Red trim

The Classic Series Dan Pond Steamer in Navy Blue with White Trim

The Classic Series Dan Pond Steamer Bags. Top, Napthol Red with White trim; Bottom, Navy Blue with White trim.

Classic Series "Ice Bags". Left, Teak Tan with Red Trim; Right, Napthol Red with White Trim.

The Classic Series "Ice Bag" in Teak Tan with Navy Blue Straps

The Classic Series Flight Bags. Right, Teak Tan with Navy Blue Trim; Left, Teak Tan with Red Straps.

The Classic Series Flight Bags. Right, Teak Tan with Navy Blue Trim; Left, Teak Tan with Red Trim.

The Classic Series Shelter Island Duffel in Teak Tan with Red Trim

The Classic Series Shelter Island Duffels. Left, Teak Tan with Red Trim; Right, Storm Grey with Red Trim.

The Classic Series Canvas Briefcase on Left in Teak Tan with Navy Trim and on Right, a Flight Bag in Olive Green with Navy Trim.

The Classic Series Canvas Briefcase on Left in Olive Green with Navy Trim and on Right, a Flight Bag in Olive Green with Navy Trim.

The Classic Series Flight Bag in Olive Green with Navy Trim.

Rugby Ralph Lauren Limited Edition Sail Tote

http://www.rugby.com/blog/post/2011/03/08/Editors-Pick-Limited-Edition-Wm-J-Mills-Co-Sail-Tote.aspx

Go to the link to read in in-depth review.

Spring 2011

The Wm. J. MIlls & Co. Vintage Series totes and Cargo bags are examined by Two Inch Cuffs for their Spring 2011 "Look Book".

Fashioned after the original duffel bag Mr. Mills made for himself in the early 1950's, the Vintage Series is a definite return to our roots. We still use the same heavy duck canvas that we have sourced from our supplier since 1930. Available in a full pallet of body and trim colors these bags pop with color. But these bags aren't just another "pretty face". They are built to last. Heavy canvas on canvas straps are cut and sewn by our own master sewers. They wrap around the body of the bag so that the full load is supported. These handle straps will not pull away from the bag. The stitching is super strong. So strong, in fact, that we use the Vintage Series bags to produce our "VIntage Stonewashed Series". I don't know of any bag that can survive stonewashed like a Mills Bag. Like all of our Totes and Cargo bags in the Vintage Series, these bags have a convenient zippered security pouch inside to keep the small things that are important to you.

All of our products are designed, cut and sewn in Greenport, LI, NY in our sail loft. We have been making sails (and other things) in Greenport since 1880 under the ownership (and leadership) of the Mills family.

As is our custom with all new releases, we don't offer these bags on our website. They are only available at retail stores around the world. Ask your favorite clothing store if they have bags from Wm. J. MIlls & Co. or go to our website at  www.millscanvas.com to see our stock-list.


Photo courtesy of Two Inch Cuffs: http://www.twoinchcuffs.com
They have a great team and we loved working with them.