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![Sometimes the best way to connect with the past is to carry it with you. Deep, right? By <a href="http://sharpformen.com/author/greg-hudson/">Greg Hudson</a><div id='nr_fo_top_of_post'></div><p><em>In our ongoing quest to improve mankind, sometimes we come across certain brands that deserve more attention. In Brands You Should Know we provide short profiles of designers, products and people that make the world a sharper place.</em></p>
<p>Lately, we’ve come to wonder: why is heritage-inspired clothing and accessories having such a moment these days? Actually, it’s not just in fashion, whether it’s in old-fashioned grooming like FSC Barber, or neo-folk bands like Mumford & Sons and Fleet Foxes, there’s something about vintage, classic Americana that is appealing to kids these days. It’s a puzzling trend.</p>
<p>Maybe it’s because for the past couple of decades culture has become increasingly disposable, and that includes fashion. Every movie, TV show, video clip is available at the swipe of a finger, music, much to the chagrin of executives, is free, and clothes, mass produced overseas, are cheap and forgettable. Maybe this trend of old-world style is a rejection of all that. The kids want something that lasts. What the work wear aesthetic is actually about is quality. And, as trite as it may sound, that’s something that should never go out of style.</p>
<p>The fascination with vintage style is also about connecting with the past. Life moves so fast, sometimes the best way to have one generation connect with the values of the past—hard work, integrity, honesty—is through a pair of well-made jeans, or a canvas bag.</p>
<p>Which brings us to <a href="http://forestbound.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://forestbound.blogspot.com']);">ForestBound</a>, a brand we should all know more about. Makers of quality bags, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/forestbound" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.etsy.com']);">ForestBound</a> represents all of the above. Just listen to their story, according to them:</p>
<p>“Growing up in rural New Hampshire, designer Alice Saunders spent many weekends searching for old treasures at flea markets, barn sales and antique stores. The deep-rooted love for all things old and worn was the inspiration for Forestbound – a line of durable, utilitarian tote bags made out of exclusively found and salvaged materials. Saunders, who studied war time history through college, puts much effort into uncovering the story and history behind each textile she discovers and then transforming a once forgotten about object into a practical, everyday item. Saunders also has a deep appreciation for the bygone era of American craftsmanship, a time when clothing & personal accessories were of top quality, sewn together to last using meticulous skill and reliable machinery. Forestbound strives to create durable, one of a kind bags that illustrate a true appreciation of traditional skill & craftsmanship.”</p>
<p>May we say: they’re nice to look at too.</p>
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