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the Code: Pack Smarter

THE CROSS-BODY
PACK
It’s the ultimate light-packer
flex to use this as a
second bag. Or make it an
incognito third bag.

THE BACKPACK
The streamlined shape
puts all schoolkid
associations to bed.
THE TOTE
For those who just
can’t wear a backpack
because of style
principles. We get it.

THE PERFECT is bringing them back
in a more sustainable
way. Available in several
SECOND BAG styles, the Re-Nylon
collection is made of
Econyl, a fabric created,
Prada reissues an eco-friendly version in part, from depoly-
THE DUFFEL
of its lightweight NYLON HAULERS merized “ghost nets”—
The second bag that nylon fishing nets aban-
can also be your
only bag—if you pack doned in the ocean.
super smart. Picture this: You’re In addition to being
racing through eco-friendly, these
the airport and the featherweight bags are
leather messenger bag travel-friendly. They’re
you just had to have simple and subtle, and
is so heavy it’s about they don’t have that
to give you a hunchback. ubiquitous million-
Suffering for fashion miler business-traveler
hurts even more when vibe (even if you happen
you’re traveling. to be one). —A. W.
But there’s a better way.
Decades ago, the Jacket ($2,130), sweater
Prada name was associ- ($840), trousers ($1,350), belt
bag ($750), backpack ($1,750),
ated with a signature
duffel bag ($1,790), and tote
line of nylon bags. bag ($1,550) by Prada;
Now the fashion house headphones ($399) by Bose.

28 November 2019_Esquire photograph: Jeffrey Westbrook