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Filed under: Holiday Style, Handbags, Accessories, Men

With Labor Day approaching, many of us will be taking advantage of the three-day weekend by getting out of town. And one necessity of a weekend trip that ranks right up there with a toothbrush is a sturdy, stylish weekend bag. (That means you, gentlemen.)

After all, when the alternative is emptying out your stinky, sweaty gym duffel and stuffing it full of wrinkled clothes, investing in some new luggage doesn’t sound half bad. Check out our roundup of some of the best men’s travel bags out there and save yourself from disorganization--or from paying $50 to check your over-sized, half-empty suitcase.

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Filed under: Haute Home

Studio JSPR re-invents the arm chair with fresh colors that pop in a unique, sponge-like material called Soft Skin(R). Jasper van Grootel, a 2005 alumnus of Design Academy Eindhoven, heads up Studio JSPR from The Netherlands.

From the Plastic Fantastic collection of sofas, chairs, dressers, chairs, and chandeliers, the Voltaire lounge chair (shown here) comes in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, plum, black and white, available via special order at the Conran Shop.

Suitable for indoor or outdoor usage, the Voltaire is cozy and soft with a warm, textural sensation. It’s a familiar shape, with a beechwood frame, ornate detailing and a severe color update. Another version comes with a dozen Swarovski crystals set into the back.

And while we’d argue Swarovski is totally played out and yawn boring, this chair is a standout and guaranteed show stopper for any home or office. It can fit into the most modern environment or punch up traditional decor with a comfortable, regal quality.

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Assembly required

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800-watts of power

6 popular pre-programmed cooking options

10 power levels

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Sturdy metal with a chrome finish

Organizes shower accessories