Fashion
Sea Bags
An Ideal Gift All Year Long
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By Maralyn D. Hill
everal years ago, I was
fortunate to receive a Sea
Bag as a gift, when covering
Harvest on the Harbor in
Portland, Maine. It was
the nicest and most practical
tote bag ever.
Every bag I saw was a little
different, given they were made from
recycled boat sails, so this provided
the added benefit of being
waterproof. Mine is still in active
use, as I gave it to my niece. She
makes many trips to the beach, so
it seemed an appropriate gesture.
They have expanded their designs to
include more than just handbags and
totes. You can find wine bags, baby
bags, bucket bags, courier bags and
wristlets. There is no end to nautical
themes, as anchors and whales are in
abundance, and they offer a selection
of more modern fabrics in a variety of
patterns and solids. For those Apple
enthusiasts, you can fit your iPad or
Macbook with a fashionable Sea Bag
case that will keep the elements at bay.
When we were talking about
the ideal tote bag for Luxe Beat
Magazine readers, I immediately
thought of my Sea Bag and
contacted the manufacturer.
Still located at the wharf on the
waterfront in Portland, the company
has prospered. They were founded
in 1999, and were the first in the
market to design and manufacture
handmade tote bags and accessories
from recycled sails. Sea Bags focuses
on keeping production local, with
green business practices and with
a focus on involvement with the
local community.
These bags are close to indestructible.
I’ve even used mine for my laptop,
when I don’t want to carry my
briefcase. Visiting the Sea Bags
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website is great, as you can bid on
vintage bags, as well as view the
latest styles to hit the market. Sea
Bags also offer a “design your own
bag” option. They are perfect for
the summer season and are durable
all year long.
Now that I have a new Sea Bag, I’m not
giving it away. If I want someone to
have one, I’ll go to the Sea Bags website
and place an order for them. www.
seabags.com. The standard Sea Bag
sells for $195. If you’re looking for one
of those gifts that will make an impact
and be a long-standing conversation
piece, Sea Bags is sure to please.