WANT LES ESSENTIELS CLEARANCE CONTINUED...

As mentioned previously in this post, the remainder of our WANT Les Essentiels stock is being cleared out. The items are going incredibly quickly, but, as promised, pictured below are the styles not available via the webstore. We do still have two bags available as click-to-buy (link), but if you are interested in the below, please e-mail or call.

Stock is very limited, so act fast. These items are sold AS IS and are FINAL SALE.

WANT Les Essentiels - De Gaulle 14" Briefcase
in cognac
DETAILS: Designed to fit up to a 14" laptop.
was $1075, now $322.99

WANT Les Essentiels - De Gaulle 17" Briefcase
in black
DETAILS: Designed to fit up to a 17" laptop.
was $1095, now $328.99 SOLD OUT



WANT Les Essentiels - Travel Wallet
in black
was $325, now $97.99 SOLD OUT

WANT LES ESSENTIELS CLEARANCE

The entire remainder of our stock of WANT Les Essentiels is now marked down 70% for final sale. We have a handful of styles still available and they are ready for new homes. New welcoming hands. Now is your chance!

Click here to see what is available via click-to-buy or click here for a list of what other items are available to order by e-mail or phone. Check here, too, to check previous blog entries for more information.

These items are sold AS IS and are FINAL SALE.

WANT LES ESSENTIELS 'PORTELA' iPHONE CASE

WANT Les Essentiels - 'Portela' iPhone case
in black or grey
DETAILS: made from super soft calf leather with signature gold/silver contrasting zippers, holds iPhone firmly in place with bottom pocket and elastic upper band, fits both the Original and 3G models of the iPhone, measures approximately 3" x 5" x 1/2", fits perfectly in your back pocket
$162

PREORDER: WANT LES ESSENTIELS iPHONE CASE

Steve Jobs just announced the release of Apple's iPhone G3 - "Twice as fast. Half the price." Great! (Am I the only one who's a little bitter about this?) With all that money you'll save, you can preorder the Portela iPhone Case, coming to Blackbird soon from WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie. And there's good news for all: those of us who own the "old" iPhones will be happy to know that the case will fit both models.

We expect these to go quickly, so we're offering you the chance to pre-order with a 50% deposit. Email (info@blackbirdballard.com) or call (206) 547-2524 to place your order.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie - "Portela" iPhone Case
leather in white, black, cognac, or gray
measures 3" x 5" x 1/2"
$162

FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA #5

4 Days left, guys! Father's Day is coming up quick, so if you're still trying to think of a good gift for Dad, consider the following:

WANT Les Essentiels Passport Wallet

A Dad who travels will surely appreciate this gift. It keeps travel essentials in order with places for tickets, a passport, multiple currencies, and more. See previous blog post for more info.

WANT LES ESSENTIELS 14" TRUDEAU BAG IN DARK BROWN

One more addition to the WANT Les Essentiels family! This is the 14" version of the popular Trudeau bag, in a beautiful dark brown color. Check out this post for the low-down on the bag's specifications.

WANT Les Essentiels - Trudeau 14" bag
in dark brown
DETAILS: signature contrasting gold/silver zippers, branded hardware, detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, branded lock and key, made in Italy, measures approximately 36x28x8cm, made to fit up to a 14" laptop
$1075

WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE - KANSAI COMPUTER PORTFOLIO

The WANT L.E.V. Kansai combines the function of a briefcase with the manageable size of a portfolio. Like all WANT products, it is designed to fit your needs to a T. The computer seen below is a 13 inch Macbook. Check out the special details:

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie - "Kansai" Computer Portfolio
Italian leather in black
2 in. x 13 in. x 9-1/4"
$475

The portfolio's structured seams, smooth zipper, and flat handle give it a sleek shape when closed.

The interior panel has a large zippered pocket, two flat pockets and a front pocket that fits a small notebook, wallet, or iPhone. Behind the panel you can tuck away your papers, books, and magazines and then use the snaps on the sides to secure everything in place.

A legal-sized notebook may be secured inside the portfolio, as well.

The portfolio may also be used as a discreet cover when using your laptop.

Here's the Kansai comfortably zipped shut with our laptop, notebook, and magazine in side. Just like their bags, the portfolio features WANT's signature gold and silver zipper.

The zipper tab snaps over the handle's button to keep it out of the way and make sure your portfolio stays closed and aerodynamic.

J'adore Want les Essentiels de la Vie.

Want les Essentiels de la Vie bags are a god-send for guys and gals that like to stay organized on the go. The geniuses behind this coveted label, Dexter and Byron Peart, truly thought of everything. These beautiful bags are a perfectly crafted balance of timelessness,
toughness and functionality.

All bags are made in Italy by the same factory that makes Prada's luggage.
That means that these are super nice quality pieces that will last a lifetime.

Sean, the newest member of our sales team (my current muse), is pictured below
with two styles of Want les Essentiels de la Vie bags.
You may notice the added charms from Japan. We brought these back from our Tokyo visit last month where we saw a major trend where guys added little fun trinkets to their business gear.


De Gaulle - 14" Briefcase
in grey leather
$1075

An amazing carry-on travel companion and everyday bag, the De Gaulle is stream-lined for heavy traffic, tight aisles and airplane seat accessibility. It perfectly accommodates a 14" Mac Powerbook (there is also a 17" version) and has various internal pockets made especially for your Moleskin journal, Wallpaper City Guide,
pens, cell phone or PDA, and various other accouterments.
It also comes with an adjustable shoulder strap.
(We carry both the black 17" with gold hardware and the black 14" with silver hardware.)



Malpensa - "24 hr Travel Bag"
in black leather
$1495

The perfect 24 hour travel or everyday bag, the Malpensa accommodates all the bare essentials for an overnight excursion while maintaining the sleek and slender appeal
of Want les Essentiels de la Vie.
The interior includes two small snap-closure pockets (perfect for toiletries), one large zipper pocket (great for underwear and socks), two adjustable straps at the base of the bag
for securing an umbrella or a rolled garment, plus an adjustable shoulder strap.

WANT Les Essentiels - Now in Grey

We now have a new addition to the collection of bags that you've been admiring in our shop - the De Gaulle Breifcase in grey and black. It still features WANT signatures such as contrasting gold and silver zippers with interior pockets for all of your travel essentials. And don't worry, the new bags are up to standard, made in Italy of hand-tanned leather.

WANT Les Essentiels - De Gaulle 14'' Briefcase
designed to fit a 14 inch or smaller laptop
Italian leather in grey
$1,075

(in black and grey side-by-side for color comparison)

WANT "MALPENSA" 24HR TRAVEL BAG

Another beautiful piece from the crowd pleasing WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie. The Malpensa is designed to be a twenty-four hour travel bag, perfect for carry on. The usual minimal design is present, as is the signature hardware and contrasting gold/silver zippers. Unlike the other bags we carry from the brand, the Malpensa is much roomier and will work perfectly as a true travel bag.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vue "Malpensa" 24hour carry-on travel bag in black leather ($1495)
Measurements: 36.5x28.5x14cm

WANT Les Essentiels "DE GAULLE" 14" COMPUTER BAG with Silver Hardware

This is the smaller, silver hardware version of the "de Gaulle" computer bag, the larger/17" gold hardware version of which was covered in our first post dedicated to the brand (link). This version of the bag is made to fit up to a 14" laptop and still features all of the lovely details, including signature gold and silver contrasting zippers and storage aplenty.

"de Gaulle" 14" Computer Bag ($1075)

Gifts: WANT LES ESSENTIELS PASSPORT WALLET

This WANT Les Essentiels passport wallet has been gaining quite a bit of press lately as an excellent gift item. Just two weeks ago it was featured by men.style.com's 2007 Gift Guide (see the wallet on slide 75.) Being nestled in between accessories by Prada, Jil Sander, Burberry, Cartier, Paul Smith, et al, the wallet is definitely in good company.

"We've all laughed at that guy in the airport who keeps his passport and travel documents in a fanny pack—but at least he knows where everything is. Thankfully, there's a more stylish way to avoid rummaging in the recesses of your hand luggage when you reach immigration: Want Les Essentials' Manley passport wallet has pockets for visas, tickets, numerous currencies, and anything else you might need while traveling. For a travel wallet, the Manley also has a suitably international provenance—it's designed by a French Canadian company and made in Italy from Norwegian leather." (from men.style.com's entry on the wallet)

WANT Les Essentiels Passport Wallet ($325)
Pockets for anything you could possibly need while traveling, including an international SIM card slot in the center. Please note that the pen is shown for reference only.

HANDY MAN - BAGS ON REFINERY29

Refinery29 has recently posted a rundown on some great laptop bags from this season, including several found at Blackbird. Check it out!

"[left and center] Surface to Air Paris Leather Flat Bag—The flexible lines of this comfortably chic bag won't compromise its ability to keep your computer safe and sound. "

"[right] Krane Laptop Backpack—Because a hands-free bag never again has to look like you're headed back to high school. "

"[left and center] WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie De Gaulle and Trudeau Bags—Because classic has its place and time, this seamlessly handsome black leather case is for the purist at heart…pretty much the laptop case you can grow old with."

WANT Les Essentiels De La Vie

"WANT Les Essentials prides itself on producing only the highest quality leather products. [These] items are made in Italy from the finest hand-tanned leather. Any genuine marking and colour variations are inherent to this product's natural characteristics and rich beauty" (www.wantessentials.com)

WANT is the creation of twins Dexter and Byron Peart. The bags are designed with every minor detail in mind. The unisex designs are absolutely classic and can easily fit with those in search for a more "modern" bag as well as someone looking for something more old fashion. With iPod and cellphone pockets, detachable padded canvas shoulder strap, water resistant leather, reinforced protective frame, and lock & key included; each bag is completely travel-ready.

With the signature gold/silver zippers, sleek hardware and design, and very carefully planned design, these are truly a sight to behold. Bags also include dust bag and certificate of authenticity.

"TRUDEAU is designed to respond to the urban traveler's need to carry and protect their most essential personal & professional objects. The Trudeau is a "landscape" or "east-west" shaped unisex bag...It combines maximum functionality and practicality with a distinguished modernity of style." (from WANT) ($1095)

We have available the larger version which is 16x12x3.75" and can hold up to a 17" laptop.

"DE GAULLE is the fraternal twin to the Trudeau. The de Gaulle bag is characterized by its "portrait" or "north-south" shaped design...It offers identical functionality and practicality with added international style" (from WANT) ($1095)

As with the Trudeau, the de Gaulle is available in the larger version which was made available. It is 12x16x3.75" and can hold up to a 17" laptop.

A classic velvet-lined iPod hard case, influenced by the glamorous designs of the twenties. A chrome gate holds your iPod in place while a slot opposite to it can hold any sort of cards you may have. Includes a box as well as a cleaning cloth. Available in sizes to fit both 30 or 80gig iPods. ($225)