Métier's Passerby North-South Tote Wins Over Robb Report Lifestyle Director After Years-Long Search
After a quest that commenced in 2021 when his canvas bag failed, Justin Fenner, the lifestyle director at Robb Report, discovered his perfect tote: the Métier Passerby North-South, priced at $2,950. He sought a robust bag with wide straps and secure storage. Fenner turned down several alternatives, such as the Hermès Garden Party and Louis Vuitton Neverfull, for different reasons. Crafted from lightly grained buffalo leather, the Métier tote includes specialized pockets, magnetic closures, and a reliable zipper. Earlier this year, the British leather-goods brand Métier launched a store in NYC. The article highlights other luxury totes and notes a resurgence of men’s bags, with celebrities like LeBron James and A$AP Rocky sporting women-targeted designs.
Key facts
- Justin Fenner is Robb Report's lifestyle director.
- The Métier Passerby North-South tote costs $2,950.
- Métier is a British leather-goods maker that opened a New York City store earlier this year.
- The bag is made from lightly grained buffalo leather called Elvis.
- Fenner's search began in 2021 when his wax-dipped canvas holdall broke.
- The bag features dedicated laptop and AirPods pockets, magnetic closures, fabric lining, and a sturdy zipper.
- A care card offers a yearly checkup service for longevity.
- Other totes considered include Tom Ford ($5,090), Prada ($5,100), Tod's ($3,575), and Canali ($1,725).
Entities
Artists
- Justin Fenner
- LeBron James
- Erling Haaland
- A$AP Rocky
- Jacob Elordi
- Pharrell Williams
- Marc Jacobs
- Joe Burrow
Institutions
- Métier
- Hermès
- Louis Vuitton
- Lotuff Leather
- Tom Ford
- Canali
- Prada
- Tod's
- Bottega Veneta
- Chanel
- InStyle
- Robb Report
- N.F.L.
Locations
- New York City
- United States