The Slide Alternative: The Mule

It’s just as comfortable and comes in more designs.

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It’s just as comfortable and comes in more designs.
 
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Eco Bags by Crapchute

Founded by former professional skydiver and Federal Aviation Administration master parachute rigger Jonathan Zar, Cali-based Crapchute makes tough but lightweight bags using ripstop fabric – a tear-, mildew-, and water-resistant nylon and polyester blend used for yacht sails, hot-air balloons, and parachutes. Each 68g bag does heavy lifting (up to 45kg of stuff ), and the tight weaving of the ripstop prevents tears from spreading. The machine washable tote also has a reversible pocket in front that holds an iPhone X, keys and a small wallet, and, like a parachute, allows the bag to be folded into itself. In three designs – Tribal, Surfboard and Tiger – at We The People, for $39.90 each.

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Aquazzura leather with moire fabric, $750, On Pedder.
Aquazzura leather with moire fabric, $750, On Pedder.
Attico leather and mesh with crystals, $780, On Pedder.
Attico leather and mesh with crystals, $780, On Pedder.
Lambskin, $470, Kenzo.
Lambskin, $470, Kenzo.
Fabric, $116, Topshop.
Fabric, $116, Topshop.
Alberta Ferretti leather with sequins, $980, On Pedder.
Alberta Ferretti leather with sequins, $980, On Pedder.
Leather, $89.90, Mango.
Leather, $89.90, Mango.
Fabric, $79.90, Zara.
Fabric, $79.90, Zara.
Velvet with crystals, $1,290, Gucci.
Velvet with crystals, $1,290, Gucci.
Alberta Ferretti silk and leather, $980, On Pedder.
Alberta Ferretti silk and leather, $980, On Pedder.
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On Cheong’s Loveme. Bee Collection

The local jeweller has five unique rings perfect for Mother’s Day. Each 18K white gold piece features a rim of diamonds and an 18K yellow gold bee perched atop colourful blooms of garnets, rubies, yellow sapphires, amethysts or black diamonds. Designs include lavender, red poppy, sweet alyssum, sunflower, and sea aster. $4,450-$4,990