Ally Capellino: Fashion Meets Utility

Often find yourself lugging around a heavy laptop in your boyfriends disused rucksack? Well I do and I've had enough. I see many a fellow London woman battling daily with the dilema of trying to remain fashionable whilst carrying between 3kgs to 5kgs of computer equipment. You have one of two choices; refuse to give in, be hardcore in heels and risk damaging your laptop in an impractical yet stylish tote OR don flats (most probably trainers) and carry a sensibly padded and unattractive man bag. The two do not mix. There is a third option, Ally Capellino's 'Jackson' leather rucksack teamed with a swinging wristlet for your oyster card, phone, cards and keys with summery heeled wedges. If you are lucky enough to own a cute 11" MacBook Air you can slip it into the chic 'Jules' shoulder bag, complete with short handles for wearing on the forearm like VB. Either way you will feel no shame or discomfort. These boldly formed bags are made from inky, navy veg tanned leather, lined with suede and finished with signature brass and steel metal work. Classic investment pieces that will only get better with age. Jackson Bag £529.00 and Jules Bag £448.00 from allycapellino.co.uk. Images from the website.