We’re big on bags this month, and we stumbled across this start up, Pappeal Tyvek—derived from a unique idea to use paper—which makes beautiful, simple and durable bags. Available in duffel, messenger and backpack versions, they are the result of a collaboration between three people with a desire to create something unusual and exclusive. And that’s exactly what they did.

It’s that time of year again…where the bronzed and beautiful folk come together to prance around in their Topshop honed outfits, head dresses and crop tops, all while having some of the world’s biggest acts and incredible live performers as their backdrop. Let’s concentrate on the latter, shall we. This year we have Canadian heavyweights Arcade Fire as headliners, as well as Outkast, which we’re super excited about.

Experimenting with sound is a tricky business. Sometimes it leads to brilliant new means of expression, and sometimes it’s a distraction from the music. Avey Tare’s Enter The Slasher House falls into the second category.

This West Coast brand hails from Vancouver and makes tech-heritage inspired backpacks and accessories from 3M reflective material. The Nocturnal Workshop backpacks are designed by artisans in Vancouver and Seattle, and with slim silhouettes and minimalist designs they are perfect for the commuter and the urbanite. NW collections come in various colours and even include an all over black reflective backpack.