The Reisenthel Carrybag: the perfect mix of style and functionality

The original, highly coveted, well known and today a classic among shopping baskets: the Reisenthel Carrybag! No more boring shopping bags! From now on, do your shopping with this handy shopping basket. Available in many trendy colours and prints, it is becoming increasingly popular among younger people. The aluminium frame allows the Carrybag to keep its shape and, in combination with the high-quality polyester fabric, gives it a modern look. Comfort has also been taken into consideration: no hand burns from cutting bags, the foam-wrapped handle ensures that even a full Carrybag lies comfortably in the hand and can be folded down when not in use.

Sustainable, Made from Recycled PET Bottles

At Reisenthel, sustainability is more than just a trend; it is a core value woven into the DNA of the brand itself. With a deep-rooted commitment to the environment and

I am going on a journey and I am taking with me... an Eastpak Tranverz

Are you still looking for a handy suitcase or trolley that offers a lot of space and has many practical features? Then the Eastpak Tranverz is probably the travel suitcase that suits you and your journey completely! The Eastpak Tranverz L, Eastpak Tranverz M and Eastpak Tranverz S trolley cases are a good example of this. Just like the well-known day and school backpacks from Eastpak, the travel bags of this brand are made of very strong material and therefore also last a very long time. These travel bags on wheels can take a lot.

The Eastpak Tranverz: sturdy, practical and reliable

With the Tranverz series, Eastpak offers a practical travel bag on wheels for every kind of journey. Whether you are leaving for a few days or are

9 fun and interesting facts about bags

Most often buy a bag because it is beautiful, practical or both. You carry this everywhere with you as it is your support when it comes to storing important items. But did you know these facts about bags?

1. Only since the nineteenth century does the handbag exist. In the days before, women wore boxes around their necks in the shape of a chain.

2. A feng shui saying goes like this: "A purse on the floor is money out the door."

3. The average woman in the Netherlands has about six bags in her possession. That does not necessarily mean that each of them is of an expensive brand. Often, they buy one or two bags for every occasion and a few extra bags that match well with her outfits. In fact, six bags per household is still relatively few compared to Italian women. With the average Italian woman, the number of bags can increase to twenty or sixty per person!

A leather bag: the perfect Christmas gift for everyone!

It may seem far away now, but before you know it, it will be Christmas. And although it is mainly the thought that counts, finding the perfect gift can be quite a challenge. Do you still doubt what you are going to put under the Christmas tree these holidays, or are you still busy with drawing up your own wish list? At Maes & Hills Collection you will find the most beautiful and nicest bags to give as a present. Or to get, of course ;-) Handbags, laptop bags, briefcases, backpacks and travel bags ... There is a suitable bag for everyone. We selected the best bags for each Christmas tree.

A leather bag as a Christmas

Going in style with a laptop bag

For many people, a laptop for personal or business purposes is no longer a luxury good. The compactness and quality of a laptop make it one of the best investments you can make to get more out of your social life, work and other aspects of your life. It is very important that you have a good laptop bag for taking your laptop safely and without problems to work or home. In the end, a laptop is an expensive long term investment. What are the advantages of buying such a laptop bag at Maes & Hills, and what kind of different models are there? You will certainly find both questions answered in our overview below!

The advantages of a laptop bag from Maes & Hills

Maes & Hills is your webshop to buy high quality laptop bags. The benefits of such a bag go much further than most people think. An overview:

1. Safely store your laptop and take it with you

Back to school: don't forget your school bag!

Unlike school, holiday often passes fast. Before you realize, the summer holiday is over and you have to go back to school again. And of course school is very important, without a diploma you won’t get that far nowadays. When the school is going to start, you better have all the necessary school supplies in time.

What do you all need to have before school starts?

When school starts, all necessities must be bought like notebooks, a calculator, compass, a lot of pens, eraser and pencils. Of course you also buy a cool agenda and maybe even a handy little laptop to be able to take notes during the lesson, if allowed at your school of course. But the most crucial part of all school supplies is really a sturdy backpack. A backpack is the first thing that classmates see, and it should look cool. Besides the appearance of the backpack, high quality and comfort are important. A sturdy backpack that keeps your

SOCHA BUSINESS BAGS: WELL THOUGHT OUT AND ELEGANT

One of the great brands that we offer as an official dealer in our webshop is the German brand Socha. Typical for the Socha brand is that their laptop and briefcases do not necessarily have a business look. The models that are mainly intended for business use, also look like a very elegant handbags. So you can take your Socha business bag to any occasion and fits perfectly with any outfit.

SOCHA BAGS INSIDE OUT

Socha is a German quality brand established in 1994. The founder Jürgen Socha has been focusing specifically on producing elegant laptop bags for women for a number of years. In addition to the stylish and fashionable appearance, the Socha bags are extremely functional and robust. We would like to take you along in the production process of one of the Socha models in our collection: the

Surprise your partner on Valentine's Day: 3 great gifts

Of course you show your partner that you love him or her ever day, but on Valentine's Day you can express your feelings extra clearly. You can surprise your partner with a nice dinner, a beautiful bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates. But you can also find some marvellous Valentine's Day gifts in the Maes & Hills collection. We are happy to help you buy a beautiful gift for your partner. We do this by describing three gifts that you can give to your partner on 14 February in this article.

A stylish briefcase

It is important to go through life stylishly, especially if your partner has a serious job. If your partner has to take a laptop and/or a lot of documents to work then you can surprise him or her with a stylish Maes & Hills briefcase. You'll find briefcases for men as well as women

New bag trends 2018-2019

Each year, there are new fashion trends and this goes for the world of bags as well. Do you want to buy a new bag this year and do you want that item to be really trendy? Then it's good to know what the new trends in bags are in 2018-2019. We'll describe the five most important trends in this article.

High-quality materials

Quality is becoming more and more important in the fashion world. A bag not only has to look beautiful, it also has to be made from high-quality materials. A bag made from high-quality materials does not only last longer than a bag made from low-quality materials, but it also looks more luxurious and stylish.

Sustainable bags

More and more people feel it's important to make sustainable purchases. Sustainability is also becoming more and more important in the world of bags. Buy a bag made from a sustainable type of material if you want a bag without damaging the environment. There

Eight tips on taking care of your leather bag

By taking good care of your leather bag, the accessory will last much longer. In this article we give you eight practical tips to care for your bag in the right way. It's a guarantee that you will enjoy your Maes & Hills handbag, travel bag, backpack or briefcase for many years to come if you read all the tips in this article.

#1 Spray your leather bag well before use

Thoroughly spray your Maes & Hills leather bag with a moisture and dirt repellent spray before use. This spray provides a protective layer on the bag. With the moisture and dirt repellent spray you don't have to worry that the leather will be damaged when you're out in the rain with your bag.

Extra tip: spray your bag with the moisture and dirt repellent spray once a year. The protective layer that is formed by this spray will of course not last forever. You have to keep thoroughly spraying your bag to keep protecting it. If