[Un]Discovers: Top 10 Features Part 1

2010 is almost over and as an editor for this blog, I am very honored to be able to feature many talents I admire throughout this year. For the next 2 editions of [Un]Discovers, I am going to pick 10 of the best features you must read in 2010. Now, get ready for the first 5!

Palmer and Sons

Palmer and Sons is one of the accessory brands I have my eyes on since I first visited its website. Nik and Jack Palmer use high quality material to create their bags and they are all handmade. The details on the products can truly show their superior craftsmanship. Read this edition of [Un]Discovers to get a better knowledge on how they created this brand and the time and effort to create the perfect bags!

Nick DeFina

I met Nick DeFina when I was attending a gallery show this year and his abstract works totally blow my mind away. I am always amazed by how he can transform one simple snail image into so many forms. This is definitely one of the up and coming artists in Toronto and I can not wait to see what he will do next. Click here to read his [Un]Discovers feature!

Simon Procter

I admire Simon Procter's works a lot so when he agreed to let me feature him on this blog, I was very excited. His works are very artistic and they always make my eyes glow. I have to thank Simon for letting me know creativity is truly limitless and I am looking forward to see more amazing works from him in 2011! Here is his [Un]Discovers feature.

Martin Hsu

Martin Hsu, a great illustrator I like ever since I saw his works on flickr. His works are always stunning and I love how the chinese culture elements blend so well in his works. Martin is truly an amazing artist and I hope this blog will be able to collaborate with him sometime in the future! Click here to read his [Un]Discovers feature.

Samantha Cole

Samantha Cole, a british designer who caught my eyes with her womenswear collection. The fashion pieces are so chic, edgy and stylish that I will want to see them in many editorials. She is definitely on my radar and I am hoping to see some amazing fashion pieces from her next year! Read her [Un]Discovers feature here!

Come back next week for the part 2 of my top 10 [Un]Discovers picks! If you want to know more talented artists, you can click here to see the Features Vault!

Trendology: Palmer And Sons Leather Rucksack No 18

This bag is instantly on my wish list. I don't think I can get it till next year!

Palmer And Sons has recently released this leather Rucksack No.18 bag and I am totally in love with it. The size of this bag is good for carrying your camera or laptop or even books around town. There are 2 ways to carry this bag: you can either carry it like a backpack or you can use the hand made Cocobolo handle. I find it to be very classy and durable and this is definitely a bag you cannot miss!

The bag is selling for $700 CDN and you can click here for more details.

Courtesy of Palmer And Sons

[Un]Discovers: Palmer and Sons

Ever since I have posted an entry about Palmer and Sons' Leather Suitcase No 03 M, I have been wanting to do a feature on this brand. Finally, my dream has become reality and here I present you my interview with Nik and Jack Palmer, the brains behind Palmer and Sons.

Suitcase No 03 S in Havana Brown (with wool Gaberdine lining)

Hello Nik and Jack, thanks so much for taking some time from your busy schedule to answer some of my questions. So how did you and Jack come up with this brand? Is there a family history behind it?
The brand Palmer And Sons was established in the first place as somewhere we could aim our creativity at. We were interested in craftsmanship in several areas including carpentry, leatherwork, and metal-smithing.

Suitcase No 03 S with laptop straps & iPad Sleeves

Trendology: Leather Suitcase No 03 M

I am loving this suitcase! I would definitely plan to save up for it!

This Leather Suitcase is created by Palmer and Sons, which is a bag company based in Vancouver, Canada. What I like the most is the suitcase is handmade (with a few types of leathers to choose from and Brass And Steel Rivets throughout) and you can customize the interior with different kind of  silk brocades. The best part is you can carry it through traditional handle (Handmade Cocobolo and Walnut Handle), across your shoulder or you can even treat it as a backpack (no kidding, love it!).

Right now, I am hoping to get this suitcase with purple silk brocades as the interior, time to save up some money.

If you like it, you can order it here.

Courtesy of Palmer And Sons