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This autumn, Maharam introduces bags by Konstantin Grcic, Jasper Morrison and Klaartje Martens. Maharam put forth a brief asking the designers to create bags suited to their personal needs, an exercise intended to permit unhindered expression using highly skilled small-scale US-based production.
Using matte polyurethane, translucent waxed cotton canvas, and mesh laminate, Grcic developed three bags, each with a distinct function, all lightweight and diverse in character. The Frame Bag is a versatile carryall, the Three is a flexible market tote, and the Tube is a messenger sized for essentials.
Jasper Morrison reimagined a rigid canvas box tote, adding thoughtfully scaled and positioned pockets and a flap top, all secured by stout zippers. High functionality makes the understated Scamp Bag an ideal travel companion.
The straightforward shapes of Dutch designer Klaartje Martens’ bags are the result of complex patternmaking. The Karel—named for her father, graphic designer Karel Martens—is an austere over-the shoulder duffel. The Twin Bag offers spare symmetry and smart storage with discreet vivid color.
Also included is the Amsterdam Bag, the simple and tasteful leather-handled rigid canvas box tote which served as the inspiration for Jasper Morrison’s Scamp Bag. Originally produced by Switzer, a small awning shop in Amsterdam, it has been reissued by Maharam.
Bags will be available through maharam.com—e-commerce will launch concurrently—and momastore.org. Designs by Hella Jongerius will follow in 2014.
Amsterdam Bag Specifications
Content: waxed cotton canvas, leather
Colors: 4
Size: 1
Frame Bag by Konstantin Grcic Specifications
Content: nylon, vinyl, polyurethane
Colors: 4
Size: 1
Karel Bag by Klaartje Martens Specifications
Content: waxed cotton canvas, leather
Colors: 1
Size: 1
Scamp Bag by Jasper Morrison Specifications
Content: waxed cotton canvas, nylon
Colors: 2
Size: 1
Three Bag by Konstantin Grcic Specifications
Content: waxed cotton canvas, nylon
Colors: 3
Size: 2
Tube Bag by Konstantin Grcic Specifications
Content: polyurethane, nylon
Colors: 2
Size: 1
Twin Bag by Klaartje Martens Specifications
Content: waxed cotton canvas, nylon
Colors: 1
Size: 1