You may have started to see more of Japanese imprint Meanswhile recently, and with their combination of sleek yet functional and modern design, I think they’ll become harder and harder to ignore. Without sounding like too much of a cliché, their ethos is truly rooted around the concept of form and function and I’d encourage you to read the brief yet succinct “about” section on their website.

Meanswile’s Cordura Ripstop Shoulder Bag has a list of features that literally read like a checklist for essentially the most essential shoulder bag. The outer of the ripstop fabric is silicon-coated to repel water and dirt, the inner is coated in polyurethane to enhance durability and water resistance, and overall the fabric is tough against friction tears or fraying thanks to its Cordura ripstop construction. The seam tape fasteners are all waterproof, but my favorite feature is the removable nylon belt can be attached two ways for use as either a traditional over-the-shoulder sling bag or a tote/hand-held satchel. The tactile magnetic buckle is a great touch that wraps up the functional goodness of this stealthy Silver Grey beauty.

Available from Calculus priced at $154.