Canvas Culture — The Everyday Bag
Slung nonchalantly off the most stylish New Yorkers’ shoulders, canvas bags are making a comeback — not that they ever went anywhere. Before, the idea of a canvas bag sprung to mind images of cheesy and cliché images painted across as merchandise — scorned upon and never purchased. However, in a city where wealth runs wild, many find themselves picking the versatile, boy-next-door of bags over designer names. Here’s a list coming in clutch with where to grab your choice of canvas:
A canvas bag is an easy and convenient way to store all your necessities when you're on campus or at a local coffee shop—simply wherever you may be. Plus, it’s easy to store and keep in another bag or in your car, such as if you need a spare bag for groceries or whatnot. Canvas bags are made out of many different types of materials, including cotton and polyester. To shop for different options, you visit sites such as Calico Bags homepage.
For reading Patti Smith over your circle glasses at your local coffee shop:
Perhaps the most iconic of all canvas bags — the New Yorker tote bag. Stepping out for the day with an iced coffee in hand and this bag over your shoulder exudes city charm and sophistication. Because the purchase of this tote requires a monthly subscription, try actually reading the magazines to avoid looking like a phony fraud. Honorable mentions include the Strand bag and the N+1 tote.
For grabbing a juice on your way to your SoulCycle/Equinox/Rumble workout sesh:
Looking for something easy to toss all your valuables into on the way to the gym? Hoping to get swole while remaining stylish? Sport an Outdoor Voices bag to complete your head-to-toe ath-leisure get-up. Move over Lululemon — those flimsy plastic sacks got nothing on this.
For a day in Central Park complete with (window) shopping on the Upper East Side:
For an artsy air, look no further than the staple Met tote. Those two simple words make the statement of your expertise in the coolest culture of the city. Other options for arm candy include the MoMA tote and the Whitney bag. Any of these in hand will provide both function and fashion for your day out on the town.
For acting like a Parisian princess, complete with ballet flats and Laduree macaroons:
Nothing screams fashion fantasy better than the APC canvas bag. Another reasonably priced option includes this tote from Madewell. Skip around with a croissant in hand along with one of these bags, and go ahead — bag that baguette inside your tote like a typical Parisian (we won’t judge).
Key Benefits Of Using A Canvas Bag
Now that you’ve got insights on using a canvas bag, it’s important now to close with the many benefits that you can gain from choosing to use a canvas bag. That way, you can be even more convinced that buying one is, indeed, a good decision for you to make.
Here are some of these benefits:
Durable - Some canvas bags can last for so many years. The canvas used in making these bags is strong and resilient. This is perfect for anyone who travels often and for students who have to carry numerous items at once. You can even use one for a short weekend break to have easy access to everything you might need at any point in time.
Protects the content of your bag - Canvas bags can protect the things you bring regularly that you would’ve otherwise just placed in a plastic bag or you would’ve carried by hand. For instance, if you’re a student, your canvas bag can house your books or laptop so they stay protected at all times.
Easy to clean - You don’t have to worry about buying any special cleaner for your canvas bag. You can simply put it in the washing machine or handwash it, then it’s back to looking brand new. It’s a fuss-free bag that can take you through different weather conditions.
Final Word
In a world where trends constantly fade in and out, classics like the LBD (little black dress) and the canvas tote will never go out of style. Like the boy you friendzoned — dependable, reliable, always there for you — the canvas bag will always be there for you to fall back on when you’re in a fashion rut.