Online - June 19, 2008

Nylon Stalkings

MZ Wallace Diaper Bag

You’ve validated many an anti-it bag purchase with the theory that leather improves with age. (Just like you.)

That was before dirty diapers and spit-up peas ruined the pretty picture.

But superwomen, moms, and fashion industry vets Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice, the brains behind MZ Wallace, have rebuffed leather since before it was ecochic to do so. Instead, they’ve perfected a signature nylon fabric — and an ingenious diaper bag.

The brand-new Bedford Kate comes in creamsicle orange (rose pattern and black coming soon) and has pockets galore: two for bottles, four zippered exterior, and ten (ten!) interior pockets (including a metro card slot for subway travelers). A baby-changing pad and detachable Market Purse for Mom’s cash and BlackBerry are bonuses.

But here’s the best part: The nylon is easily cleaned and thus baby proof.

Which puts your pretty picture back in focus.

Available online at mzwallace.com.