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Able Archer: Purpose-Driven Bags

Able Archer presents a new line of purpose-driven bags that go everywhere and do it well as a quiet and competent companion. Inspired by the thankless work of international photojournalists, news writers and guerrilla filmmakers, Able Archer caters to the unique requirements of today’s globally active individuals – protecting their tools, and their ambitions. 

Able Archer

Able Archer presents a new line of purpose-driven bags that go everywhere and do it well as a quiet and competent companion. Inspired by the thankless work of international photojournalists, news writers and guerrilla filmmakers, Able Archer caters to the unique requirements of today’s globally active individuals – protecting their tools, and their ambitions. 

Able Archer innovates from vintage military equipment of the past century, combining classic army surplus sensibility with thoughtfully enhanced functionality and advanced modular carry systems. Using time-tested combat silhouettes, materials and hardware, Able Archer’s exterior is naturally rugged and functional while remaining low profile and familiar. Inside however, Able Archer bags are a high-tech haven for all our tools, old and new – cameras, phones, computers, tablets – using the latest materials for storage, customization and accessibility.

Under the ideal that our actions define us, Able Archer elevates utility and preparedness to a state of mind that drives the modest professional to carry on through borders, boundaries, and ultimately, to their objectives.

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VOCAL Press Days SS16

VOCAL Press Days SS16 with ListaPost, Time & Oak, People Footwear, Able Archer, Blunt Umbrellas, Project Cobalt, Alps & Meters, Jason Scott

 

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The VOCAL Times – Infornographic / Able Archer Co.

Design consultancy infornographic was born in 2001 in New York City, working with clients from across the media spectrum.  At the early forefront of interactive design, infornographic helped brands mark their first digital presence from famed NYC skate brand Zoo York to NYC flagship Tribeca Issey Miyake.

Design consultancy infornographic was born in 2001 in New York City, working with clients from across the media spectrum.  At the early forefront of interactive design, infornographic helped brands mark their first digital presence from famed NYC skate brand Zoo York to NYC flagship Tribeca Issey Miyake.

Cultural mercenaries, infornographic has lent its services at various times to Nike, VICE, Doug Aitken, MTV, 3x1 Denim, XBOX and Staple Pigeon while playing key roles in the rebranding of digital music service Rhapsody and international fashion brand Evisu.

Last year, infornographic distilled its decade and a half of design experience into its first in-house brand Able Archer, a utility bag line mixing low-profile exteriors with high-design interiors, tailored to the needs of hardworking professionals. 

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