We recently stumbled upon Winter Session. The Chicago brand makes hard-wearing bags and aprons crafted from materials that have been reclaimed and repurposed. "Our products are designed, made, tested and remade in our Chicago workshop until a balance is found between utilitarian function, aesthetic appeal and real world durability," says their website. "We create affordable, high quality products meant to be shared, admired and most importantly, used." You really can't beat that.

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