That Jak of New Trades

THERE'S NO KEEPING A JAK FROM BECOMING A JACK OF ALL TRADES. Today on Club Monaco's brand new online shopping site is the intriguing bag that's been on our minds since its recent surfacing on Jak and Jil's street style snaps. The canvas and leather bags, shown here in messenger style, but also available in a drawstring knapsack version, are a product of a collaboration between Club Monaco and Jak and Jil street style photographer Tommy Ton himself, who designed the bags for a limited, 500-piece release.

Since a bunch of them have already gone to Tommy's street syle stars, it may just be a good idea to act quick in getting one. The weather-resistant bags, constructed with British Millerain, are available in Club Monaco stores, with autographed pieces sold exclusively online.

And since more and more creative professionals are already venturing out of keeping to singular pursuits, it may just be a good idea to act now in getting that passion or hobby off the ground. In this age of creativity-enabling technology, there's no reason why we should lock ourselves to a single craft. If you think you might do it well, do it. Do it well.

Tommy Ton Messenger by Tommy Ton and Club Monaco, www.clubmonaco.com Images from jakandjil.com

That Belgian Chocolate

I'M OBVIOUSLY NOT PERTAINING TO THE CHOCOLATE COMPANY, NOR THE PAINTER with the same seemingly common Belgian surname.

I'm pertaining to the mouth-watering goodies from the Brussels-born leather goods house begun by Charles Delvaux in 1829. With rep as "the Hermès of Belgium" and an almost 200-year nod from its home country's royals -not to mention handbag price tags that go up to €8,625 apiece- the maison's wares are best left to be desired from a distance. At least by girls like me.

I accept without resentment that I will never own a Delvaux. I will just eat chocolate.


Leather goods by Delvaux, www.delvaux.com
Vintage Delvaux shoulder bag on Garance Doré, photographed by Tommy Ton, jakandjil.com