I know I know, it’s not a case for the Ipod touch, but there is no denying that this is one of the sexiest ipod cases you’ve seen  in a while. The old vintage cigarette holders was the main inspiration behind this case.

Want Les Essentiels bring a refreshing look to mens accessories and fashion. I’m extremely fascinated and inspired by the fact that these brothers are twins, both work in fashion, born in Canada and that they are African-Canadian.

I can’t wait to get my hands on some of their products. If you want to see more of the collection or purchase some items online please visit here

I’m also a fan of how they named each one of their products. They all have subtle references to Montreal culture and heritage.  Check out some of the collection below.

This duffel bag has to be 1 of my favorite pieces from the collection.

“Conceived out of a “want” for the highest quality leather goods to house the “essential” professional and
personal products that we use in our modern everyday lives.  WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie exists to
challenge the status quo by offering stylish, functional and affordable alternatives, greatly coveted in an
otherwise saturated accessories landscape.

Inspired by timeless, functional design classics, WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie aims to create a balance
between a traditional style and a modern compatibility.  The brand’s core value, identified on its products
by the ubiquitous gold and silver zipper, is to achieve unity through contrast.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, the must have bag for every season, is transcendent and to the point. Urbane,
chic and distinctive, the technically engineered leather goods collection, hand crafted in Italy from the finest
full grain leather, includes iPod and iPhone cases, computer bags, luggage, briefcases and small leather
goods.  The appendage of new colours; red, chocolate, grey and off white, to the signature Black and Burnt
Henna ensures a style to suit everyone, whilst the leather, enhancing with age, promises longevity. ”

For a great feature on the Peart brothers check out Hyr collective.

Check out the full bio and press release after the jump.
Wanting Change Through Good Design

In the late 1960’s, the world’s attention gravitated to Montreal, an urban metropolis that epitomised
change, evolution, innovation and promise.

Forty years later, Canadian design duo, Dexter and Byron Peart who unveiled their inaugural Holiday
2006 collection to great acclaim, followed by the highly praised Spring 2007 and Holiday 0708, now
introduce their Autumn/Winter 0809 Luxury and Organic Ranges for WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie.  Intent
on reinvigorating the philosophy of an individuals desire to affect change in their world, the Peart twins
have embarked on their own personal exploration to create innovative products, for the urban traveller,
that evoke the spirit of a bygone era.

Conceived out of a “want” for the highest quality leather goods to house the “essential” professional and
personal products that we use in our modern everyday lives.  WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie exists to
challenge the status quo by offering stylish, functional and affordable alternatives, greatly coveted in an
otherwise saturated accessories landscape.

Inspired by timeless, functional design classics, WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie aims to create a balance
between a traditional style and a modern compatibility.  The brand’s core value, identified on its products
by the ubiquitous gold and silver zipper, is to achieve unity through contrast.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, the must have bag for every season, is transcendent and to the point. Urbane,
chic and distinctive, the technically engineered leather goods collection, hand crafted in Italy from the finest
full grain leather, includes iPod and iPhone cases, computer bags, luggage, briefcases and small leather
goods.  The appendage of new colours; red, chocolate, grey and off white, to the signature Black and Burnt
Henna ensures a style to suit everyone, whilst the leather, enhancing with age, promises longevity.

This collection is a true paradox.  Ultimately modern yet unswervingly classic, luxurious yet accessible, for
men and women, seasoned travelers and weekend jaunts; it’s all about unifying contrast and creating a true
balance.