Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Bordeaux, Dumbo, Paris and San Sebastian. The two things I’m rarely without, regardless of the time of day or backdrop, are my notebook and my camera. The notebook – sizable since I often feel that pocket-sized pads make for pocket-sized ideas – holds addresses, scribbled descriptions, scenes and passages from a story that may or may not ever see beyond its pages. My camera captures the moments, memories and landscapes that shouldn’t be burdened with words. Add to that my wallet, iPhone, handful of accessories and a second lens and I need something smart to carry it all gracefully.
I’ve tested several camera bags, all of them relatively effective but hopelessly unstylish. I spotted ONA bags, specifically the Palma (see top photo), on Pinterest nearly two years and have had it on my must-invest list ever since. I ended up receiving it as a joint family gift for the holidays last year and have worn it faithfully on most of my travels – on the beaches of Basque country, along Amsterdam’s canals, backstage at Paris Fashion Week and to dine in some of Bordeaux’s newest restaurants.
The investment has been well-justified and the bag, whose leather wears…
