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Evoking a timeless spirit of adventure

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Susan Schwartz

There is a bag to suit everyone this season, regardless of whether your style is minimalist, vintage or show-stopping colour.

It's been three years since model Kate Moss' association with Longchamp began and the idea for this spring-summer's offering was sparked by a trip to Peru. 'I travelled with [photographer] Mario Testino for the opening of his Portraits exhibition at the Museo de Arte in Lima,' Moss explains.

Her Faraway on the Road collection evokes a timeless spirit of adventure with a combination of rugged quality canvas and fine leather.

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'I love canvas,' Moss explains, 'but it is very hard to find really smart canvas bags.' She wanted hers to look casual and chic. The designs come in two-colour combinations of edgy khaki on khaki and elegant ecru canvas with a tan leather trim.

Longchamp's La Postale collection is a new line of men's bags inspired by the pioneering pilots of Aeropostale, the 1920s French postal service. The chic, contemporary design of La Postale, is distinguished by its pared-down lines, prominent flaps and gunmetal-finish hardware. Available in a range of different shapes from satchels through messenger bags to shoppers, it is interpreted in all leather or in an on-trend combination of canvas and calf leather.

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LeSportsac has this year teamed up with artist and product designer Jeremyville to produce their 'Inspirations' collection. Jeremyville splits his time between Bondi Beach, Sydney and downtown New York.

There are three themes, each based on his sketches drawn at his neighbourhood cafes and imaginary landscapes made real by his pen.

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