Christopher Bates: Introducing the Ultimate Weekender Bag

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.