Colonia was the name of the first scent put out by Acqua di Parma when it opened its first perfumery in Italy in 1916. Originally marketed towards men, it was catapulted into the spotlight in the 1930’s and 1940’s by celebrities who adored it. This March, Acqua di Parma is relaunching the woodsy, citrusy scent as the limited edition Colonia Edizione Murano. The new release comes in a hand blown, art deco-style glass bottle, which is packed with a small funnel designed for decanting the perfume in a black velvet box lined with …

Frank is a small, artisanal fragrance house that specializes in scents that will appeal to modern men. They even keep their packaging as streamlined and minimal as possible, although they maintain a traditional feel to maintain a look of masculinity instead of going for an ultra-modern look. The Los Angeles Fragrance is sexy and carries an air of comfort. It has notes of citrus over a spicy, woodsy base made up of ginger, clove, cardamom and sandalwood, brightened with a bit of peppermint and green tea. Price: $80.

Just about everyone can find a good use for a messenger bag, whether they’re looking for a more stylish way to carry around a laptop, files for work or simply have a lot of things to keep with them. The Louis Vuitton Damier Géant Canvas Loup, given that it is made of jacquard canvas and has a large Louis Vuitton logo printed on the front, is decidedly casual, making it a great everyday bag rather than an alternative to a briefcase. The bag has a leather trim and brushed aluminum hardware, both of which refine the overall look, …

It may look a bit plain from the outside, but that isn’t necessarily a bad feature for a bag like Bare’s Reversible Bucket Tote, which is intended to be as versatile as possible. The bag has very soft leather both inside and out, in a light beige on one side and white on the other. Both sides, each of which can easily be turned to face out, have a zippered pocket on them. The handles of the tote are inset and are reinforced for comfort. It measures 20″ L x 22″ H. Price: $825.

The adorable Kate Duffle is a new bag from relatively new label, Lockheart, started by two of the former minds behind Isabella Fiore’s handbags. The small, versatile duffle measures in at just 10″H x 14″L x 7″D and, in addition to having two smooth leather handles on top, it includes a removable leather shoulder strap. The bag is made out of a mix of soft matte leather and woven patent leather, all in black. The hardware is silver, but the feminine look of the duffle keeps it from looking too “edgy.” It has a top zipper and …