We’re hoping we’re not the only ones who get annoyed by countless people who have seemingly taken a liking to sporting DSLR cameras like an accessory in the most inappropriate places – malls, coffee shops, MOSQUES! We’re very very close to writing all these camera manufacturers a strongly-worded note on how they should require professional licences before people can buy DSLR cameras – because people are getting annoyed already.

Thankfully, though, most educated photographers out there are decent enough to not try and make a fashion statement with a hefty black thing strapped around their necks. But we’re even more thankful that shutterbugs don’t have to lug around their equipment in a boring black nylon bag anymore (with the Canon logo on it! Gasp!). *emera ^[2]‘s here, and they’ve come to fashionise cameraheads all over the world with bags that are both performance-oriented and aesthetically pleasing.

The California-based camera bag maker’s latest release is called The Quilted, and there’s only one thing we can say about it: Until Chanel ^[3] comes out with a lens-worthy carry-on (interior partitions and padding included) in black Caviar leather  to ensure the safety of our snapping gear, we’re sticking with *emera. Grab yours online ^[4] for $169.