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Gift Guide: The Little America Rucksack by Herschel

Jacob Kienlen
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Just when we thought we couldn’t dig Canadian bag brand Herschel any more than we already do, we receive the lookbook for the holiday 2012 collection. Fusing sartorially savvy design with a strict dedication to practicality, the Little America Rucksack is the perfect vessel to cart your precious paraphernalia around town for 2013. Crafted from vibrant indigo denim, this awesome piece features the brand’s trademark buckle straps in robust tan leather. Complete with contoured shoulder straps for supreme comfort and a fully padded, fleece-lined laptop pocket to keep your Macbook Pro super toasty and secure, this versatile design works as an everyday workbag and a weekend holdall. Team it with a super woolen beanie for a directional winter look. Retail ($149.99)

To purchase go to www.herschelsupply.com

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