“Old Country” N° CO-155
"Cogitations" Range / Collection Memory Blending rustic and contemporary. A demonstration by example with this highly versatile hybrid bag.
Its story
“Country Chic”: the vintage countryside codes of the 1980s in the USA, blended with references to Native American patterns, merge with the sophistication of a very modern and versatile pattern.
When I stumbled upon this huge jacket (size 54!), I found it so kitschy that for me, it had exhausted the topic and transcended it. I challenged myself to extract its essence and make it as modern as possible.
The Welkin pattern from Lavender & Twine didn't convince me when it was released; all the interpretations I had seen were too “precious”, “stuffy”, even “saccharine”. I wanted something different. The idea of combining it with the vintage jacket didn't come to me right away, but once it was there, it became obvious.
Like in cooking, I “deconstructed” the jacket to combine all its components in a new form, adding an as-new thrifted cotton sheet and luxury brass-colored hardware.
I'm glad I overcame my reluctance because the alliance is very successful: a bag that is both soft and strong, both visually and tactilely. I loved taking many constituent elements as they were and distilling them: the decorative ribbon from the lining into a handle, the brand label inside the lining, the zipper...
But above all, a very versatile bag with its multiple carrying possibilities, comfortable volume, and internal storage.
Caracteristics
- Type: Hybrid Bag ;
- Model: Firmament ;
- Dimensions: 30.5x29.2x10cm ;
- Lines that are both retro and modern ;
- A surprisingly spacious interior volume despite a compact exterior ;
- Closure with flap and magnetic button ;
- Inside, a zip pocket and a slip pocket ;
- Can be carried by hand, over the shoulder, crossbody, or on the back with its two removable handles or its adjustable and removable dual-material strap.
Materials
- Exterior: Upcycled leather (cow suede?) and 100% wool knit ;
- Interior: 100% cotton poplin, synthetic fleece viscose (100% polyester) ;
- Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing and Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide).
This piece is based on the "Welkin" pattern by Lavender & Twine.
Care, Shipping & Warranty
Care
Take good care of your piece: keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve its colours, and stuff it rather than flatten it so it keeps its shape.
Care instructions specific to its materials are included on the ID card shipped with it.
Shipping
Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends).
With tracking and insurance, worldwide.
Free in France.
Would you rather collect your piece from the workshop (Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, France) than have it shipped? Contact me before placing your order.
Warranty
14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
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