What fashion brand do you think it better, Coach or Micheal Kors
Michael Kors! How do you sew backpacks? I see Kors also started by making his own clothes he made himself.
Yeah, that is really impressive! I think people who are the most successful are the ones who figured out how to create something on their own, instead of relying on factory labor. I use an industrial sewing machine and canvas so my bags are waterproof. I prefer bright colors, so they stand out more. It takes a lot of work, but I can make the perfect bag that way.
It sounds like you have a really marketable product! If those bags can fill a gap in the marketplace you might just have something there! What other types of materials do you use?
Well, I got started with cotton, because it's easy to work with. Nylon is pretty popular too due to its water resistant qualities. You also need durable form for the straps so they are comfortable and sturdy. It also depends on the type of backpack you are making. If you are making a city bag it doesn't need to be as durable or functional, but can be more stylish. A outdoors backpack needs to help support the weight and hold up in more extreme environments. I've destroyed so many backpacks on sharp rocks.
Very cool! I didn't know there were so many types of backpacks! Do you draw inspiration from Coach? Their selection is so large they have mens and womens bags and then new styles for every season. 
I think the thing that inspires me the most by them is their quality. Coach bags last quite a long time. I wouldn't consider them fast fashion, which is good. Creating a better product helps reduce apparel waste going to landfills and creating more pollution. 
Yeah fast fashion is terrible for the environment. I can't believe all the negative consequences from it like waste, irresponsible labor, and environmental damage. You could really reach a unique market if you adopted a non-fast fashion product. 
Yeah, another brand that does this is Patagonia. The founder, Yvonne Chouinard learned to create his own clothing line and equipment and he champions repairing and reusing products. You send any piece of Patagonia gear to one of their repair facilities and they will fix it. It doesn't matter how old the item is or even if you were the original purchaser.
Thats such a great idea. I think Birkenstock does the same thing, although they are a shoe company. 
That's neat. I can only imagine how hard it is to make shoes. Do like Birkenstock shoes or is there another brand you like?
I really like Birkenstock. I tend to look for brands that are durable and ones that I can get the most for my money. They also have a really wide selection of a bunch of different styles. They may be more expensive up front, but you can get the soles replaced for free. You just need to ship them back! I have a few pairs of Nike, but they are admittedly fast fashion, so I have been trying to buy fewer of them. Do you have any recommendations?
I like New Balance, but I haven't bought any in a few years so I would have to look up their quality. For hiking shoes, I have a pair of Oboz that I love and have lasted me several years. Doc Martens as well.