Graphic leather travel bag – bespoke piece with bold personality

This bag was custom-made for one of my regular clients. He approached me with a request to create a gift for someone significant — an object that would combine unconventional aesthetics, reliability, and a sense of individuality.

We reviewed numerous options, comparing textures, tones, and the overall character of materials. The client had a clear understanding of the recipient’s preferences and selected the combination he felt would resonate best with their taste and personality.

The main material is a distinctive full-grain calfskin by Gruppo Mastrotto, featuring a bold print that evokes sweeping brushstrokes across a white canvas. This energetic pattern gives the piece a dynamic, slightly provocative, yet structured and intentional presence. The interior is lined with Oscar fabric in graphite gray — a muted tone that balances the expressive exterior and brings composure to the overall composition.

Functionality was just as important as the visual identity. The bag meets carry-on size requirements, and the removable, adjustable shoulder strap ensures comfort while traveling. A leather handle-keeper and a luggage tag with engraved personal data add a sense of order and completeness to the design.

Structural elements are reinforced with hidden Jaeger Reinforcements, providing shape stability and long-term durability. For the zippers, we used time-tested RiRi hardware from Switzerland, known for reliability and smooth performance.

The bag comes with a custom protective cover made from dense graphite-colored fabric and chèvre leather by Bonaudo. Tailored to the bag’s shape, the cover fastens with snap buttons and is finished with a personalized patch containing an NFC chip.

Both the bag and its accessories are equipped with NFC tags that link to a personalized page documenting the story behind this thoughtful commission.

Details:

• Dimensions: 55 × 26 × 31 cm
• Main material: full-grain calfskin by Mastrotto (Italy)
• Trimming: matte black calfskin (handles, attachments, strap, external pocket, luggage tag, inner pocket frame)
• Lining: Oscar decorative fabric with water- and stain-resistant coating
• Zippers: RiRi (Switzerland), two-way main zipper
• Shoulder strap: removable, adjustable
• Interior pockets: one zip pocket and two slip pockets

• Additional elements:
  • leather handle-keeper strap
  • luggage tag with personal data
  • personalized patches with NFC chips
  • protective cover made from fabric and chèvre leather by Bonaudo