New York City has always been a hub of inspiration, and Nik Bentel Studio decided to tap into a “New Yorker” must-have item when creating his latest design. Meet The Puffer Bag, a satchel-style crossbody bag inspired by the iconic black puffer jacket seen throughout the city (and beyond) as soon as the temps drop. The design aims to transcend traditional fashion norms, embracing universal appeal in a compact and unique form. This Puffer Bag isn’t just a bag – it’s a statement piece, a conversation starter, and a tribute to the timeless winter staple.

The Puffer Bag isn’t just about looks – it’s about quality and functionality. Drawing inspiration from the diverse puffy jackets seen across the five boroughs of NYC, this unique bag is meticulously crafted from a high-performance polyblend of nylon and polyester. The Puffer Bag boasts practical front pockets and a functional zipper, ensuring the security and concealment of its contents and keeping everything safe.

The bag measures 15 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and 2 inches deep, making it perfectly proportioned to accommodate your standard laptop, along with your daily essentials as you navigate life.

It’s not just a bag – it’s a miniature jacket for your computer. Produced in a limited run of just 400 units, The Puffer Bag design falls right in line with Nik Bentel’s design philosophy: “How can we reimagine the use and potential of everyday, mundane objects?”

The Puffer Bag goes on sale today for $225 at nikolasbentelstudio.com.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.

As we roll into what can be the busiest months of the year for entertaining, Material and Death & Co have teamed up to release the limited-edition Stirred Set. The AAPI-founded kitchenware brand and cocktail connoisseurs’ collaborative set is the ideal high design home cocktail set, ready to take your bar – or bar cart – to the next level. The Stirred Set includes The Duo Spoon, The Cloud Jigger, and the colorful straight-walled The Cloud Pitcher, each piece as functional as it is beautiful.

While some of us would love to have the three-piece set, others can choose to go à la carte. The Cloud Pitcher, available in Malachite, Lilac & Haze, Haze, and Clear+White, works as well for pre-batching cocktails (or mocktails) as it does serving up sparkling water. Light and sturdy, its wavy handle is sure to set it apart from your other bar accessories. Featuring measurements in tablespoons and ounces, The Cloud Jigger’s curvaceous shape is very easy on the eyes. It’s a standout, whether you’re serving at a dinner party or holiday hangout. Lastly, for those of us who love a multipurpose tool, The Duo Spoon doubles as both a stainless steel muddler and ice cracker.

Alongside the release of The Stirred Set is the new Lilac Glassware, joining the lineup in Half Glass (set of 4) and Full Glass (set of 4) styles. Matching The Stirred Set’s Lilac Cloud Pitcher, this vibrant hue is perfect for serving your beverage creations in style.

The lilac colorway is also part of Materials biggest sale of the year, the fifth annual Kinder Kitchens initiative, where shoppers can save up to 25% sitewide from 11/8 through 11/28, with 100% of Lilac Glassware purchases donated to Apex For Youth.

To learn more about Material x Death & Co.’s The Stirred Set, visit materialkitchen.com.

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Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she’s likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.