2025 FALL-WINTER LOOKBOOK
Bleu de Chauffe,
a love affair that stands the test of time
Yes, since 2009, our deep love for beautiful materials that are made to last throughout the years has never diminished. We are still passionate about creating new bags and accessories that are perfectly suited to everyday use, without ever compromising on the chic workwear style that makes us who we are. We love imagining the sparkle in people's eyes when they see the stunning depth of our new colors.
The artisans in our workshop in Saint-George-de-Luzençon, in the Aveyron region of France, still take just as much pride in crafting each creation from start to finish and signing it as they always have.
In 2025, we are proud to continue upholding our high standards, our expertise, and our values.
The spirit of the Paraglyde range
THE NEW PARAGLYDE RANGE…
THE PARAGLYDE TRAVEL BAG,
BUILT FOR ADVENTURE
Double Ripstop nylon fabric, super lightweight, super strong: a must-have!
From the world of paragliding and parachuting, Ripstop nylon is a strong fabric, lightweight yet extremely resistant.
The term Ripstop refers to the weaving technique that reinforces the fabric and stops tears from spreading. It involves incorporating thicker threads into a finer weave at regular intervals. This creates a grid pattern (often square or diamond-shaped) on the surface of the material.
We have chosen to use double Ripstop, reinforced in both directions or two layers, for even more durability.
Its strong points:
- The Paraglyde travel bag stands out from the crowd with highly technical materials and manufacturing. A standard rarely seen in shop-bought items.
- The form, size, and the two front zipped pockets give it a bold photojournalist look.
- Super lightweight and ultra practical with its two zipped pockets on the front to keep your essentials close at hand.- Water resistant and compact.
- Multi-pocket cabin-bag format.
- Ideal for long trips or last-minute weekends away, by car, train, or plane.
- Strap handles with shoulder pads in saddlery leather, the Bleu de Chauffe hallmark.
- Leather insert for your suitcase handle.
- Black shoulder strap for carrying comfort.
- Two labels: one guaranteeing the product is made in France, the other showing our pride in the town where our workshop is based: St-Georges-de-Luzençon.
Inspired by 1950s US Air Force bags
For the Paraglyde tote, we have created a fresh new version of the “Helmet bag”, designed by the US Air Force in the late 1950s and standardized in the 1960s under the reference MIL-B-43242. Pilots used this bag to carry their flight helmets, to avoid them getting damaged in between missions – the helmets, made from fiberglass and covered with a visor, were fragile and expensive to make.
The shape of the Helmet bag is entirely dictated by its function: a perfect example of design.
- It is wide and flat, to carry a helmet without crushing it.
- It has external pockets for gloves, goggles, or flight documents.
- The double handle means it can be carried in the hand or over the shoulder, a defining characteristic of a tote bag.
- A veritable Bleu de Chauffe bag, with high-quality materials and manufacturing.
Its strong points
- Amazingly lightweight and supple canvas.
- Drawstring closure.
- Traditional details in saddlery leather with straps and modern canvas in double Ripstop nylon, for a retro-hi-tech look.
- Highly practical, with two pleated pockets on the front to stow away your essentials.
- A unique product with a strong no-gender identity.
- Hybrid, multifunctional bag: sports bag or business bag with the addition of a laptop sleeve using the SNAP system.
- Versatile dual carrying system: in the hand by the leather handles, or over the shoulder with the straps. A genuine utilitarian bag rooted in workwear.
- Hi-tech manufacturing.
- Double certification: made in France (Bleu de Chauffe made in France label) and made in the Aveyron region (Bleu de Chauffe St-George- de-Luzençon label).
THE PARAGLYDE BUSINESS BAG,
THE SOUL OF A REPORTER
If the reporter bag radiates a unique air of boldness and adventure, it’s because it brings to mind the great figures of 20th-century photojournalism: people like Capa, Cartier-Bresson, and Salgado, who traveled the world to reveal the truth. They shaped the way we see the world.
The camera bag was a veritable tool of their trade, and had to meet several criteria:
- provide protection for fragile equipment: cameras, film, notebooks, microphones, film reels…
- give quick access to the contents with front pockets, flaps, and adjustable compartments
- stand up to travel and the weather.
With the Paraglyde range, Bleu de Chauffe brings this legend back into your everyday life.
Its strong points:
- It recreates the unique style of the reporter bag, with multiple pockets and a dual carrying system: in the hand with the handles or over the shoulder with the strap.
- The practical zipped pockets on the front keep your essentials close at hand: cables, books, notebooks, laptop mouse, wallet…
- Strap handles with shoulder pads in saddlery leather, the Bleu de Chauffe signature.
- Its business format makes it perfect for professional and everyday travel.
- Felt laptop sleeve, 15” or 16” (MacBook Pro) and an inside zipped pocket for your keys and cellphone.
- Leather inset to fit your suitcase handle.
- A uniquely hi-tech and authentic product – you won’t find a piece like this on the high street.
- Double certification: made in France (Bleu de Chauffe made in France label) and made in the Aveyron region (Bleu de Chauffe St-George- de-Luzençon label).
- Retro-chic look guaranteed with the combination of materials: authentic leather and modern hi-tech Ripstop canvas.
Double Ripstop nylon fabric, super lightweight, super strong: a must-have!
THE PARAGLYDE TRAVEL BAG
Materials:
- The bag is made of double Ripstop nylon canvas
- The handle and edges are made of vegetable-tanned leather.
- The strap is made of cotton and manufactured in France.
Colors: navy blue/black
Dimensions: H 29 cm x W 45 cm x D 21.5 cm
Volume: 30 L
THE PARAGLYDE TOTE BAG
Materials:
- Double Ripstop nylon canvas
- Vegetable-tanned leather handle and trim.
- Cotton strap made in France.
Colors: navy/black
Dimensions: L 41 x H 29 x D 9.5 cm
Volume: 11.5L
THE PARAGLYDE BUSINESS BAG
Materials:
- Double Ripstop nylon canvas
- Vegetable-tanned leather handle and trim.
- Cotton strap made in France.
Colors: navy/black
Dimensions: L 14 x H 14 x D 5 inches
Volume: 16L
THE CHILOÉ BACKPACK, LET’S GO ANYWHERE
Inspired by our iconic Musette,
the new backpack in British Millerain coated cotton canvas is always ready to go, whether for a trip out on a motorbike or pushbike
or a business meeting.
With its outdoor look and photojournalist style, the Chiloe backpack gives off a fantastic air of vitality. It is decidedly elegant and refined, with a superbly structured shape. As always with Bleu de Chauffe, functionality has been carefully considered to make it easy to use every day. It can be carried in two ways, on the back or by hand, making it incredibly versatile.
It is full of pockets for storing everything you need and more! Last but not least, the iconic waxed cotton canvas from our prestigious partners British Millerain ensures durability, flexibility, and understated elegance. Everything you need to brave the elements in style.
The Chiloé backpack :
Fisherman’s Musette that wants to go
to the ends of the earth.
Its strong points:
- Dual carrying system: as a backpack or in the hand as a tote.
- Two large front pockets for cables, chargers, notebooks, or an organizer bag.
- Fisherman’s Musette-style top flap to protect the contents from the weather.
- Subtly stylish tuck lock closure, engraved with the Bleu de Chauffe logo: an exquisite detail. This closure, designed and manufactured especially for this bag, opens and closes in a matter of seconds.
- Details and shoulder strap in vegetable-tanned leather. We use saddlery leather for optimal stretch resistance.
Handles with a felt-lined pad for extra comfort.
- Inside the main compartment is the Bleu de Chauffe zipped pocket signed by the artisan who made the bag, for stowing away your keys, smartphone, or wallet.
CHILOÉ BACKPACK ID
Materials:
- The bag is made from 18 oz. lick wax twill canvas by British Millerain
- The handle and edges are made from vegetable-tanned leather.
- The strap is made from vegetable-tanned leather and cotton.
Colors: BM Khaki, BM Black
Dimensions: H 46 cm x W 34 cm x D 13.5 cm
Volume: 20L
THE BOWLING TRAVEL BAG, A VINTAGE GEM
An absolute must-have in the fashion world, the bowling bag is making its debut in the Bleu de Chauffe collections. Not as a classic urban handbag, but as a genuine travel bag.
The appeal of this chic neo-retro creation lies in its simple lines and practical features: compact and spacious, it is an essential travel accessory.
We have put all of our French leather craftsmanship into making this bowling travel bag an absolute must-have. Its rounded form and the luxurious texture of the leather give its silhouette an undeniably sensual swing.
It is made here at our Aveyron workshop from our finest vegetable-tanned leather,
giving it excellent durability and fantastic shape retention.
Its compact, cabin-bag format reveals a spacious 30L volume.
Because at Bleu de Chauffe, our philosophy goes beyond fashion trends: this is high-end leatherwork, designed and created using artisanal methods for everyday use.
A little history:
The duffel bag takes its name and shape from the world of bowling, a sport that was very popular in the United States in the early 20th century. Originally, it was simply a utility bag designed to carry bowling balls. It was therefore sturdy, with a reinforced bottom, solid handles, and often made of leather or thick canvas.
In the 1950s and 60s, with the rise of American “sport chic” style, these bags began to attract attention outside of bowling alleys. Their rounded design, rigid structure, and practicality made them original accessories.
But it was really in the 2000s that the bowling bag made its entry into the world of luxury and fashion.
THE BOWLING BAG ID
Materials:
- The bag is made of vegetable-tanned full-grain leather
- The handle is reinforced with a braided cotton cord covered in leather
* The bag can be complemented with an optional removable leather shoulder strap with a felt-lined shoulder pad
Colors: Navy Blue, Gray
Dimensions: H 18.5 in x W 11.4 in x D 7.9 in
Volume: 30L
A BOLD, URBAN WOMEN’S SATCHEL
Bleu de Chauffe has reinvented the famous 1970s “baise-en-ville” men’s bag for women.
We wanted to take this bag, with its seedy, sexist connotations of a dirty weekend, and turn it into an accessory to be worn with pride, one which creates a structured silhouette for every woman.
We have overturned the classic upright format of the men’s satchel and switched to landscape mode! Now this satchel resembles a mini-messenger bag with a pleated design. It is sure to turn heads with its smooth leather, elegant rotating closure, and removable strap allowing it to be carried as a clutch.
The “clutch”, a subtle symbol of distinction
Traditionally, bags are carried over the shoulder or by the handles. But in the 50s and 60s, in the world of women’s fashion, evening bags, or “clutches”, were held in the hand or slipped under the arm with an elegant, carefree gesture.
Carrying a handbag in this way became a discreet style code, a way of distinguishing oneself without overstatement.
This trend became more widespread in the 80s and 90s, with soft bags from luxury brands that were worn as a kind of sculptural shape, under the arm, without using the handles. An elegant way of reclaiming this trend, often combined with a pictorial look, bold and incredibly glamorous.
This spontaneous, almost offhand, yet totally stylish gesture is a kind of fashion statement: you don’t ‘carry’ your bag anymore, you grab hold of it, making it an accessory to your look.
The urban clutch satchel goes perfectly with minimalist or edgy outfits, which will highlight its shape and materials.
This is why we have paid close attention to the details, with an exquisite and highly distinctive rotating closure in a pale gold finish, and vegetable-tanned leather – the Bleu de Chauffe hallmark.
Its strong points
- Versatility, thanks to the removable shoulder strap. Chic handbag during the day, structured clutch in the evening. An accessory that adapts perfectly to the urban woman’s lifestyle.
- Compact format and inner compartments: one main compartment and an inside zipped pouch, as well as a small patch pocket inside for cards, tickets, or other items.
- Impeccable details to dress up your look.
- The rotating closure with a pale gold finish is seriously chic, a blend of esthetics and functionality – like a jewel set in smooth, stylish leather – vegetable-tanned, of course.
THE CLUTCH SATCHEL ID
Materials:
- The bag is made of vegetable-tanned leather
- The vegetable-tanned leather shoulder strap is adjustable and removable
Colors: Peat, Gray
Dimensions: L 9.5 x H 6.5 x D 2 in
Volume: 2L
THE ADÈLE TOTE IS THINKING BIG
With this spacious XL format, the Adèle tote is reinventing itself as a large versatile tote, great for shopping and travel.
In suede or stonewashed canvas, the Adèle XL is sure to turn heads.
The Adèle bag is the essence of a functional hold-all, with its large format zipped design.
This oversized tote, a faithful everyday companion, can also be used as a travel bag for trips from 24-48 hours up to a week.
The Adèle tote also has a certain pictorial charm: the rectangular form of the tote is topped with a tall handle in saddlery leather that holds its shape perfectly.
Its decidedly chic, pared back workwear style is suited to all occasions and all silhouettes.
Another new addition this season, it now comes in two different materials:
- stonewashed canvas, representing an authenticity and workwear spirit that can already be seen in some of our bestsellers such as the Woody, Cabine, and Bazar.
- and in stunning suede double dyed in chestnut for a more chic, smart version that still has a workwear twist. Ultimate style, without compromising on functionality.
The strong points of the Adèle XL tote:
- Its decidedly workwear, pared back style. All the sophistication of the design can be seen in the upper part of the bag. The edging and handles in incredibly sturdy saddlery leather strengthen the Adèle all around and keep it sitting upright.
- Wide opening.
- Rear zipped pocket.
- Metal zip closure made by YKK in France.
- The stonewashed version conveys an authenticity and workwear spirit that can already be seen in the Woody, Cabine, and Bazar, our range’s bestsellers.
- A stunning suede version (double dyed in chestnut), for a smarter, more refined look.
ADELE XL TOTE ID
Materials:
- The US Khaki color is made of stonewashed cotton canvas
- The top of the bag is belted with a vegetable-tanned full-grain leather handle
Dimensions: L 55 cm x H 38 cm x D 18 cm
Volume: 37L
THE ZEPPO BUSINESS BAG HAS A LITTLE BROTHER: HE’S COOL, AND HE’S GOING SOLO!
Zeppo, the iconic business bag from Bleu de Chauffe, is going solo this season, with just one zipped compartment. A more lightweight, accessible version of its dual-compartment bigger brother, one of our bestsellers.
The Zeppo business bag with two zipped compartments is our iconic business bag, a must-have and the essence of all of our expertise and chic workwear spirit. A favorite that is always selling out.
The new Zeppo “One zip, one compartment” is lighter and more accessible. It still has the emblematic pocket under the flap for a magazine or tablet, and the closure engraved with the Bleu de Chauffe logo gives it an unmistakable vintage, refined character, for a tailored look.
Timeless, genderless, and highly practical, the Zeppo is the ideal size for professional day-to-day use. It is also a stylish companion for train or plane travel, with a rear pocket made to fit a suitcase handle.
The strong points of the Zeppo solo
- Compact format, ideal for day-to-day professional use.
- Comfortable to carry thanks to a piece of cotton cord inserted into the handles to provide reinforcement, ensuring unrivalled comfort.
- Full-grain leather, soft and water resistant. Vegetable-tanned leather treated using natural agents and through-dyed. This leather develops a beautiful patina over time.
- Thoroughly vintage engraved closure featuring the Bleu de Chauffe logo, a sign of our artisanship.
- Aside from the zipped compartment, it still has the iconic magazine-sized pocket under the flap. This zipped cotton pocket is signed by the artisan who made the bag.
- Felt sleeve for laptops up to 16 inches.
- Leather strip on the rear of the bag that can be used to insert a suitcase handle.
ZEPPO BUSINESS BAG ID
Materials:
- The bag is made of vegetable-tanned full-grain leather.
- The handle is reinforced with a braided cotton cord covered in leather.
- The shoulder strap is made of removable leather with a felt-lined shoulder pad.
Colors: Gray, Amber Brown, Navy Blue, Brown, Black
Dimensions: H 16 in x W 11 in x D 5 in
Volume: 14 L
IRRESISTIBLE!
SUEDE IN NEW SHADES
Deep greens, dark Bordeaux, and chestnut bring out the beauty of the autumn-winter season. With a double-dyeing technique used on the suede that provides water resistance and unrivaled depth of color.
These three classic autumn shades have been transformed by our expertise, bringing out a superb brightness and depth.
The visual effect is incredible:
the bag becomes a stunning, sensational beauty, outlining a bold silhouette, subtle yet confident.
These seasonal mineral and vegetable shades (the forest, the autumn earth…) bring nature into the city.
Green, a symbol of life, sap, luck, and hope, is also associated with bad luck and the devil (green is taboo in theater). In the words of Michel Pastoureau, a historian who specializes in colors: “Chemically unstable, green has long been a symbol of everything which is unstable: childhood, love, luck, games, chance, money. It was only in the Romantic era that it became definitively known as the color of nature, then health, hygiene, and finally ecology.”
More than just a color, green is an entire world!
SUEDE NEW COLORS
DARK BROWN
DARK GREEN
DARK RED
Material:
- The bags are made of suede leather
- The shoulder straps and inserts are made of vegetable-tanned leather
THE WONDERFUL SOFTNESS OF AUTUMN TARTAN
The love affair between British style and Bleu de Chauffe deepens with every passing season. We have had blue & green tartan, and now this proud symbol of Scottish culture is back in brown, red, black, and sand. Beautiful autumn colors for the Missak aviator bag, the chic Méline tote, and the New Beat belt bag in XL. And of course, in British Millerain coated cotton canvas. What else?
Fabric made by British Millerain, English manufacturer founded in 1880, specialists in technical and waterproof cotton canvas. The iconic ‘BM’ waxed canvas (18OZ waxed cotton) combines strength, softness, and elegance, perfect for braving the elements in style.
With a special waterproof coating, it provides effective protection against the weather while remaining supple. Its super-close twill weave (590g/ m2) provides superior resistance to wear and tear, guaranteeing rock-solid durability.
THE NEW GRAY EMBOSSED LEATHER,
A HIGH-QUALITY FEEL
A process known as milling gives our full-grain vegetable-tanned leather an even softer finish, making it more water-resistant and giving it a unique textured look with a subtly irregular surface. Our new gray embossed leather is the perfect example.
Some people say "gray is the new black". In any case, it is the absolute epitome of discreet luxury. Always chic, understated, and elegant, gray is a particularly flattering color for the grainy texture obtained from milling leather. This technique softens the leather, makes it more water resistant, and above all, gives it a unique grain, a completely natural texture.
Here, gray is transformed, revealing itself in all its shades!
The reason we achieve such a beautiful finish is because we accept nothing but the best when choosing our leather. Because in our artisanal manufacturing process, the choice of hide is obviously paramount. At Bleu de Chauffe, we only work with vegetable-tanned leather, the best kind. It is tanned using environmentally responsible methods and plant-based agents (sap, leaves, or bark from oak, chestnut, or acacia). This full-grain leather is through-dyed, a technique that means the leather develops a patina like no other - and the milling technique takes this high-quality material to another level.
The Bleu de Chauffe models available in gray: the Bowling bag, the Marco, the Zeppo Solo, the Zazou, and the women's urban satchel. Already style must-haves.
