DESIGN NAME: Ebony Two
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Loop Bag
INSPIRATION: Ebony is a modern interpretation of the 60ies, inspired by architecture, particularly the organic line used in it. Since nature and beauty are a constant source of inspiration, Ebony is the child of the two opposite: regular and compact in shape like a well designed building, but soft on the edges and colourful like a mature cherry.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Gretchen's Ebony Loop Bag is a chic accessory that will be loved forever. It can be carried by the top loop for a sophisticated ladylike appeal or worn thanks to the detachable and adjustable shoulder strap for a hands-free day.
Its compact but not stift structure makes sure to give it a good-looking shape without sacrificing inside space to mere aesthetic. Ebony is beautiful on the outside as well as on the inside, a great companion ready to adapt to the others without losing its personality.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This bag is versatile: it can be worn as a backpack, as a shoulder bag or even carried by hand. It magnetic lock makes it easy and the zipper prevents it from being too easy to open. Its siye itĀ“just rght: not as big as a small suitcase, but big enough to accomodate a book or a mobile phone (even a really big one). In fact there is a pocket that serves that exact purpose.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was developed in Berlin and it lasted 6 months.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The bag is crafted in ultra-soft waxed Italian calf leather and handmade through a months-long process. While we produce following traditional methods in Italy, our design studio is located in Berlin, Germany.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Inside zipper, mobile phone and open pocket. Magnetic lock.
Height: 24 cm (9,5")
Width: 27cm (10,5")
Depth: 8,5 cm (3")
Handle Range: 8,5 cm (3")
Detachable & adjustable Shoulder Straps: 90 cm (33,5") - 135 cm (53")
TAGS: loopbag, pepper red, timeless, 60s, calf leather, bag, stylish and practical
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The artisan process
Cut to measure profile structures are applied onto a support material. This base structure is then covered with leather. With a blunt knife, the so called folding leg, each profile structure is retraced by hand, one by one.
CHALLENGE: We wanted to create a bag that would use some of the elements of the 60s to create a timeless bag.
ADDED DATE: 2017-02-22 13:19:41
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Anne Christin Schmitt
IMAGE CREDITS: Gretchen - Anne-Christin Schmitt , 2016.
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