Undercover’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection, entitled Less But Better, includes a backpack and rucksuck, both very unique in form and color. As implied by the name, the bags are minimalistic but eye-catching. I’ve recently been loving the combination of grey and brown, and the above backpack just fuels this passion.

Available at Zozovilla

Checkout the rest of the accessories from the collection at Highsnobiety

Ever since grade school, I’ve thought of Jansport bags as reliable but ugly. But their recent offerings (especially their collaboration with HUF) have started to change that last sentiment. Jansport’s Urban Framework collection takes the brand back to their outdoor roots while giving the bags an urban look. Oddly enough, the pictures I’m showing you (which are from Hypebeast), feature a beautiful charcoal/brown/brass colorway that isn’t on the official website. And the two colorways that they decided to show on their website happen to be terrible. Marketing flaws aside, I like the direction that Jansport is going with their products and I’m excited to see what else they have in store.

Visvim is starting the year off right with their latest Veggie Collection, which includes two brand new bags! Along with the already famous Ballistic 20L backpack, the brand is introducing the 22L Rucksack and the Lumbar Mini, a smaller version of the 8L Lumbar waist bag. The collection is available in the black/black colorway or the bright-but-beautiful blue/brown. Visvim’s previous bags have become staples within the menswear/streetwear community and I can easily see these two becoming instant classics.

Available at Cliffedge

Available at Oi Polloi

Check out this Honeyee feature entitled Bag in the Days, a photo article that showcases bags by Nike, United Bamboo, Foundation Addict, APC, Rock Steady, nonnative, and Head Porter. None of the bags really stand out to me, especially when they’re overshadowed by a hot Japanese model. Apparently her name is Iruka. I’m gonna go Google her…

Blackbird released some new bags by Filson that feature their Rugged Twill and Genuine Bridle Leather. The collection includes a rucksack, tote, pullman, wallet, and glasses case. Besides the two high-end materials they use, the bags are pretty average. The wallet really stood out because I’ve never seen one made of both leather and twill.

I just stumbled upon a California-based bag maker called Altadena Works and I instantly fell in love with them. They have just two bags available now: a backpack named Teardrop and a rucksack appropriately named Rucksack. Both bags are black, but are available with four different colored details. All of their bags are made in the USA with extremely high quality materials, including leather from Horween. The simplicity and perfect hint of color really make these bags stand out, I look forward to seeing more products from Altadena Works (maybe smaller things like wallets that I can afford?).