Mostly finish. Canvas has texture and a matte, less sporty look, so it sits more naturally with everyday clothes and in relaxed offices. Nylon is lighter and wipes down faster, which suits gym kit and daily commuting. Because our canvas is recycled and weather-resistant, choosing the look does not cost you practicality, which is the usual trade.

With traditional cotton canvas: it drinks water, gets heavy, and shows marks. Worth knowing before you buy. Our matte recycled canvas is engineered around those problems, so it is weather-resistant and sheds light rain instead of absorbing it. It still is not a waterproof bag, so anything precious belongs in an inner pocket on a genuinely wet day.

Work backwards from what you carry. The Bond is the small one: phone, cards, keys and sunglasses, and the bag effectively disappears. If you want a paperback, a water bottle and something to eat to fit as well, step up to the Willesden or the Kennington, which are the roomier canvas crossbodys in the range.

One of the better options. Worn across the body the bag stays in front of you in a crowd, it sits comfortably under a coat, and it counts as the personal item you keep on you rather than in an overhead locker. Most people pair one with a duffle or a backpack: essentials on the body, everything else in the bigger bag.

Regularly, and 'men's canvas crossbody bag' is one of the most common ways people find this collection. The bags are unisex with adjustable straps; the difference is colour choice more than shape. The Black, Graphite and camo canvas styles are the most frequently bought by men, but nothing in the range is designed for one gender.