Alphabeticalife & Property Of... Giveaway WINNERS

A few weeks ago, I announced a little giveaway sponsored by the kind folks from Property Of.... There were four Marcus Work Bags up for grabs and I was amazed by the enthusiasm of the people who joined. Thank you very much for your support - you guys know who you are.

And now, here are the randomly selected "What's In Your Bag?" winners. Congratulations to the following:

Matej Kranjc

Jesse Lewis

Mark Carter

Paul Boupha

I will be in touch with you guys soon so watch out for an e-mail or a message on Twitter/Instagram. Thanks again!

Giveaway Time: Property Of... Marcus Work Bag

The guys at Property Of... are big fans of Alphabeticalife and I'm a big fan of both my readers and the bag brand. So we decided to come up with an amazing giveaway that I'm sure you'd all love.

Marcus Work Bag - Features a coated cotton canvas outer, soft leather handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. It fits a 15" laptop, documents and more. 

Property Of... is giving away FOUR Marcus Work Bags (worth $329) to four lucky readers. Here's what you have to do:

- Submit a "What's In Your Bag?" photo and e-mail it directly to emptycity@gmail.com. Use "Property Of... Giveaway" as your subject.

- You can also do it through Instagram! All you have to do is follow me (@alphabeticalife) and mention me in your "What's In Your Bag?" post.

-No Instagram? Tweet it! Follow me on Twitter (@alphabeticalife) and mention me in the tweet along with your photo.

Pretty easy right? I will then randomly choose the winners based on the various submissions I get from Instagram, Twitter and my e-mail. Once I've chosen four winners, I will post their "What's In Your Bag?" photos in a separate blog entry. So what are you waiting for? Start snapping and get those submissions going!


Giveaway is open to all readers of Alphabeticalife. Property Of... will ship the bag directly to the winners, anywhere in the world. I will personally e-mail or send a direct message to the winners. Contest runs until 15 November 2012. 
 

Alfred Utility Pack and Aiden Work Bag by Property Of...

Here are two gorgeous bags from the latest Property Of... collection. Chic, understated and made from quality materials - what more can you ask for? 

Constructed out of oiled, heavily grained leather, the Aiden Work Bag is both stylish and functional.

The padded compartment fits a 15" laptop and even has enough space for folders, books and more. Meanwhile, the adjustable shoulder strap comes with an in-tone shoulder pad.

The Alfred Work bag is the brand's take on the classic "briefcase meets backpack". It's constructed from waxed cotton with a sturdy leather base. 

The bag also features an easy access zip pocket, while the interior features a padded 15" laptop sleeve, as well as storage pockets.

A Closer Look: Property Of... Amsterdam

Property Of... is more than just a bag and accessory brand. Its flagship boutique, located in a picturesque neighbourhood in Amsterdam, is a lifestyle destination that serves up strong espressos and tasty croissants, alongside a well-curated range of magazines that customers are free to peruse. It's no surprise then that the boutique sports a look that can be mistaken for a French brasserie - tiled floors, a solid wooden bar, mirrored walls, as well as perfectly weathered benches and stools.

An incongruous concept you might say? Not quite. In Singapore, where the brand is originally from, the retail ideals of the company is "influenced and shaped by the culture of cafes which it owns and operates (PS. Cafe)... the daily changing cast of characters, the activities, events and 'life' that unfolds within an urban oasis are a constant source of ideas and inspiration."

The boutique's charming shopfront

Magazines by the bar - great selection of reading material as you sip on coffee and take a break from shopping

A wide range of stylish and functional bags

Stylish leather accessories

An assortment of wallets

A busy Saturday afternoon

Water flavoured with cut fruits and vegetables, which they also serve at PS. Cafe

Herenstraat 2 / corner Herengracht
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 18:00 Daily

Property Of... Sam Cycle Bag

If you've been following my blog for the past few years, you'll notice that one of the places I frequent in Singapore is PS. Cafe - an institution in the country's F&B industry that boasts some of the most beautiful restaurants around, alongside inventive dishes, cocktails and dining concepts.

 

However, PS. Cafe is no one-trick-pony. More than just a restaurant, the company also has a range of beautifully crafted bags and accessories called Property Of..., which are perfect for the modern gentleman. Crafted from the finest vegetable-tanned leathers, waxcloth or distressed cotton canvas, the products are becoming increasingly popular all over the world - from Singapore, Tokyo, Amsterdam and even the United States. 

One of the label's most sought after models is the Sam Cycle Bag. This classic bag can go from the office to the gym, thanks to its utilitarian look and features. Since it can fit a 15-inch laptop, as well as a change of clothes for the gym (and everything else in between), the Sam Cycle Bag could pretty much be the only bag city slickers will ever need. 

The Sam Cycle Bag is made of durable waxed cotton canvas

Heavy leather trims give this otherwise understated bag a jolt of attitude