BAGS WITH CHARACTER, RESPECTFUL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Since the inception of Bleu de Chauffe, we have endeavoured to put magnificent leather 20th century French craft bags back into the spotlight by reinterpreting them and thus adapting them to 21st century uses and needs. We have therefore created new versions of the former postman’s, plumber’s, physician’s, reporter’s, and writer’s bags. We have preserved their unique aesthetic, while, for example, providing storage space for laptops.
Our production has now expanded to other collections: backpacks, travel bags, fisherman’s bags, women’s bags, specific-use bags (camera, motorcycle...), tote bags and accessories. However, the leather Éclair messenger bags (which come in 3 sizes) remain our most popular bags.
Furthermore, since the beginning, we have been concerned about the environmental impact of our business. The leather goods industry is often highly polluting due to the use of chromium and other heavy metals when the leathers are dyed. We have therefore chosen to use exclusively European leathers made from vegetable tanning. The leathers are dyed thanks to natural agents from trees and plants: oak, acacia, chestnut, mimosa, etc. Consequently, pollution due to heavy metals is avoided and the leathers do not provoke any allergic reactions upon contact with the skin. Moreover, they naturally acquire a patina over time and age beautifully.