The Inspiration
The military is a big influence for Barr. This is a shot of his father's Vietnam war-issue duffle bag, which Barr used for years before crafting Whipping Post's leather version. "Even though it's taken a beating, it's held up well," he says. "You can attribute that to a lack of stress points—cram it full and never worry about busting a zipper."
Next Level Leather Bags
Every man needs a bag. The real question is what kind of bag suits your need? Are you the guy who goes from the gym to the office and then to meet friends for drinks after hours? Well, you sir need a briefcase that's spacious enough to hold your gear and adaptable enough to sling over your shoulder. Perhaps you're a frequent traveler who hates checking bags. Then consider a roomy weekender or a rugged top-loading duffle. Whatever you require, Whipping Post probably has you covered. The Atlanta-based upstart, designed and crafted by Ryan Barr, focuses on skillfully-crafted leather goods inspired by military-issued packs and other vintage bags. The throwback aesthetic is matched with an old fashioned craftsmanship—each vegetable-tanned leather piece is cut, stitched and finished by hand. Throw in a few modern amenities like padded straps, key lanyards and suede-limned laptop sleeves and you've got a masculine carryall that's simple, streamlined and built to last a lifetime.
Bonus
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