π«π· French Fit Check
If you saw my latest fit check, you may have noticed this bag (for transparency, the sample was gifted):
It's the Musette Business Bag from Blue de Chauffe, an artisanal French workshop making heritage quality bags the old fashioned way.
The brand makes some clothing too, but their main focus is bags and accessories.
This one is a modern take on the musette, a simple catch all bag used by military couriers, fisherman and photo journalists.
It's built like a tank from 18oz dry waxed British canvas. So it's water resistant but doesn't have that greasy feel.
The format is simple, which I like. There's room for your laptop and other EDC essentials, plus front pockets for bulky charging bricks and cables.
It's handsome too. And the metal push button clasp is incredibly satisfying to use.
This isn't a cheap bag, so you'd really have to make sure the size and format is right for you (or consider one of the brand's other bags).
But this is very much a buy-it-for-life accessory. Expensive, but not overpriced.
More info here π
Also, if you're wondering, the watch is a 36mm meca quartz chronograph from French microbrand Depancel.
This steel sports watch has an integrated bracelet and can be used as a pulsometer or tachymeter.
It's a cool watch, especially if you're into racing culture and and a somewhat retro aesthetic.
Check it out here π
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