Canadian menswear designer Christopher Bates has launched a series
of limited edition, hand-made weekender bags inspired by the
heritage and design of classic sports cars. The bag is designed in
Canada and handmade in a small, highly specialized factory in
Northern Italy. The initial run of 100 bags has some very special
characteristics. Each bag features an embossed production number
001 to 100 as each edition will be limited. Military grade RFID
fabric lines the outside pocket for an added level of security,
while two-tone deviated stitching inspired by sports car steering
wheels adorns the leather handles. With this edition, the custom
tartan exterior fabric is the designer's nod to the classic
interiors from the ‘80’s from a special car maker. Characteristics
of the Weekender bag by Christopher Bates:
-Proudly handmade in Italy;
-Limited edition, each bag is numbered from 001-100;
-Shell is made from a durable, water-repellant cotton blend
(68% cotton, 32% polyamide);
-Genuine leather trim;
-Fully lined with water-repellant jacquard (90% polyamide, 10%
polyurethane);
-Internal zip pocket and straps;
-Gunmetal feet and hardware;
-Shoulder strap, luggage tag and protective bag
included;
-The Weekender bag is now available at
ChristopherBates.com.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Christopher Bates.
