The ONA Journal

Photographer Profile: Wesley Taylor

We love portrait and lifestyle photographer Wesley Taylor's vision of helping people "celebrate the things that make life worth living—spending time with those you love; enjoying good food, drinks and music; and creating a home that refreshes and reflects who you are."

profiles

Photographer Profile: Carrie Hartsfield

"The impacts of global warming are right in my face. I see them and feel them everyday. Having these things in front of me challenges me to share their story with others."

in my ona

What's in Cubby Graham's Backpack

Photographer and charity: water Social Media Strategist Cubby Graham shares what tools of the trade he packs in his ONA Clifton backpack.

Special Feature

Back-to-School with CW Pencil Enterprise, the Pencil Capital of New York

A trip to the one of our favorite stores to talk shop with "Deputy Pencil Lady" Caitlin Elgin and showcase some of our top bags for back-to-school.

Founder Profile

Where ONA Goes: Geneva with Amanda Jane Jones

As the founding designer and co-creator of Kinfolk, Amanda Jane Jones helped define a modern movement in creativity. We spoke to her about her creative journey and process, and caught a glimpse into her family trip to Geneva.

Behind the Scenes

The Story Behind One of Our Favorite Images

Alex Kapustin's gravity-defying shot of his ONA bag has been a staff and community favorite. We asked him to give us a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process.

Photographer Profile

"Learn the Classics": A Q&A with Chef Jim Sullivan

Chef Jim Sullivan documents not just the Southern California food and cocktail scene, but the larger ecosystem that surrounds it - the markets, food halls, trailers, suppliers, and communities like Baja California. We sat down with Chef Jim to discuss his creative journey.

Photographer Profile

Four Days in Cuba with Jorge Quinteros

NYC-based photographer Jorge Quinteros recently embarked on a 4-day assignment to Cuba with his wife. The photos from his trip evince his motto: “there’s no such thing as strangers, just people we haven’t met yet."

Contests

Six Giveaways for our 6th Anniversary

To celebrate six years of making fine bags and accessories for creative professionals, we partnered with some of our top supporters on six days of ONA giveaways.

Gift Guide

High-Tops and Vintage Canons: Our 2016 Father's Day Gift Guide

We asked four of our favorite photographers - who also happen to be dads - for some Father's Day gift ideas outside of socks and ties. From $30 tech essentials to classic Vans to their favorite ONA bags, they did not disappoint.

Blogger Profile

Local Milk's Elizabeth Kirby: Her Craft, Creative Advice, and A Trip to Barcelona

All photographers know the "golden hour". Elizabeth Kirby's photography basks in the still, just-before-dusk moments that follow. Recently, Elizabeth took our new leather Madison laptop and camera bag on a trip to Barcelona, and we used the occasion to ask about her craft, aesthetic, dream project, and advice for other creatives.

Behind the Scenes

Sneak Peek: NYC Sample Sale

Our one day sample sale has been extended to 7pm, at 129 Grand Street in New York, featuring slightly imperfect bags from our collection.

Behind the Name

The Story Behind Our New Madison Bag

Today, we proudly release the Madison, a laptop bag designed for the multi-faceted modern woman. Like all of our bags, the Madison is named after a place close to our hearts.

Photographer Profile

Capturing the Baking Process: A Q&A with Modest Marce

Ironically, there's no recipe for angel food cake on Marcella "Marce" DiLonardo's blog, Hey Modest Marce. Every classic dish and inventive twist that she prepares and photographs seem effortlessly ethereal and pristine. Even the pork ribs take on meringue-like qualities.That's...