A must in every business is know your market and know your competition. So as I observe and notice, people started walking around with this boxed typed bags wondering where they bought it?

As a Retailer, if there is a big demand, then there is profit waiting to be earned…Stumbling upon the Cambridge Satchel…

In Manila there are only Two Satchel makers that I would highly recommend:

First on My list for Satchel Royalty is the SOS or also Known as The School of Satchel, I actually dont know if its just coincidence or if Im just darn lucky that somehow the owner and designer is a good friend of mine, Bianca Donato, whats even more amazing is she lives a good 10 minutes away from me.

As I familiarized myself with this new product, I scrutinized the material, available sizes and what makes it such a fashion statement. The answer was simple, It was sturdy, spacious and it gave a touch of Vintage fashion from our everyday office attires and uniforms. Something pretty to look at and a darn nice bag for laptops and ipads.

I hope Bianca doesnt mind but I want to give you a little bit of background on this designer friend of mine. :) Bianca actually started with selling designer bags and after graduating from College took her masters Degree in Europe and Worked there for more than 3 years, Yep all by herself… as she told me the story I got to thinking “Eh napaka-independent pala nitong batang ito eh” I even asked “So bianca, marunong ka magluto, maglinis at maglaba” haha and it was a resounding Yes! sharing the same sentiment since I worked in LA before, It kindda teaches you a forced independence, A whether you like it or not philosophy, “eh walang magluluto, walang maglalaba, so no choice!”

So I think SOS got much of its Inspiration from the beauty of Europe and Bianca being able to live there for quiet a number of years.

SOS is 100% Cowhide leather and it puts the Q in Quality, There’s nothing wrong with investing a little more if your paying for quality. Its thicker, more durable and even has better leather than the counterpart Originals. Pinoy Pride!

The SOS ranges from 4,000 to 5,900 comes in Plain colors:

TAN, BLACK ,OX BLOOD,ROYAL BLUE (NEW), PURPLE (NEW)

And the 2 Tone Colors:

PINK-BROWN, GREEN-BROWN, BLUE-BROWN

Whats best is that SOS  tied up with a Charity, http://brigadaeskwela.multiply.com/ that gives a part of the profit to public school children around the country. Now doesnt that make you feel less guilty? :)

The SOS are for those with a little extra money to spend, but believe you, me, its good investment and the bags look even better in person. Has been featured in Blogs and tons of magazines, a product that makes you feel proud to be Filipino, and of course so proud of you Bianca! :)

Second on my List are for those with a tight budget, Honey Badger Satchels

Satchels are everywhere and you must have a keen eye in distinguishing the great from the so-so and not so great. Located in the Heart of QC, its was 50% Effort but I think the rest was  accidental luck. A friend of my brother just needed a case for his ipod, he tagged along and he met Marqui from the Honey badger Satchel.

They just recently started designing satchels and is currently in the process of innovating and experimenting with new designs. Honey Badger satchels cater more to students given its economical prices. Something that you can use every single day, stack and store with the rest of you school stuffs and nick, dents, scratches wont be much of a biggie. But still be fashionable using it.

Comes in 3 sizes 11″, 13″ and 16″ The Honey Badges satchel is 100% Pinoy made with one of the Best quality Synthetic leather I have seen. “Makapal siya, and hindi nafofold” Choices of  the New fluorescents and Pastles, Im pretty sure there is one that will tickle your fancy.

Price ranging from 1,490-4,000

Whether your up to splurge to reward yourself, or  in a tight budget there is a satchel made for you.

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Thanks and Enjoy Christmas Shopping!