Bleu de Chauffe leather letter carrier bag review
THE MAILMAN BAG, A RETROSPECTIVE OF AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF THE BLEU DE CHAUFFE COLLECTION
The Mailman bag is inextricably linked to the Bleu de Chauffe story.
This bag has its origins in the people who deliver the post: mailmen, postal workers, and messengers who have been travelling the length and breadth of France for over two centuries.
Today, the leather mailman bag is an iconic piece in the Bleu de Chauffe collection. With its simple, clean design, it is stylish yet casual and has become an essential item in the urban wardrobe.
THE ORIGINS OF THE MAILMAN BAG
The history of this bag goes back to the postal services of the 20th century, when it was used by mailmen to optimize the sorting and transportation of mail. At the time, the main qualities of this bag were its durability and practicality. The mailman bag was perfect for postmen, with its large capacity and multiple pockets that made it easier to sort the mail. Sturdy and providing easy access to the contents, this was the ideal bag.
The mailman bag is therefore integral to the image of the French 20th-century mailman. An individual who, far from simply delivering letters, was sometimes the only social connection between small villages or people living in remote places. The mailman would travel through town and country on foot or on a bike, his leather satchel slung across his chest.
In the 1980s, the mailman bag became a fashion accessory. Its popularity came from its simple, timeless look, as well as its durability. The mailman bag gradually became a symbol of casual and professional style, perfectly suited to fast-paced urban life.
FEATURES OF THE MAILMAN BAG
The leather mailman bag is a satchel with a main opening and multiple external pockets that make it easy to access. It can be worn across the chest, leaving your hands free and making it easier to manage the contents. It can also be carried by the handle.
Over the years, the mailman bag has been reinvented time and time again, but it has kept several characteristic features, traces of its nomadic past: a large flap with two buckles, a felt-lined shoulder pad, and a strap attached to the back of the bag allowing it to be carried across the chest.
THE BLEU DE CHAUFFE LEATHER MAILMAN BAG
The leather mailman bag from Bleu de Chauffe maintains this tradition of durability and practicality. With its clean style, it is made to allow easy access to the contents. Whether worn on the back or front, the strap makes it comfortable to carry. It can also be carried by hand thanks to the handle.
Bleu de Chauffe mailman bags are made in France, with great attention to quality and respect for artisanal savoir-faire. Each bag is hand-made by a single artisan, using high-quality materials, at the Bleu de Chauffe workshop in the Aveyron region. This Made in France approach means we can guarantee you a long-lasting product with timeless style.
The first bag made by the brand, the Éclair men’s mailman bag laid the founding principles of the Bleu de Chauffe vision: quality, style, and respect for people and the environment. The Éclair range now comes in three sizes, with the Éclair M still our most popular bag. It is the closest in size to the 20th-century mailman bag, while still being perfectly suited to modern life. Like all the mailman bags in our collection, it has a felt-lined pocket for laptops and tablets. The Éclair L has detachable straps that allow you to use it as a backpack, and the Éclair S, designed for any genre, is the perfect fit for both feminine and masculine looks. The Éclair L has space for a 15-inch laptop, the Éclair M for a 13-inch, and the Éclair S an 11-inch.
The Irving business bag is the largest of our mailman bags. This 48h bag, large enough for a 2-day trip, has room for a 17-inch laptop.
The Heroes Éclair bag is made for road-trip lovers and nomads of all stripes. It is an Éclair M redesigned for the world of biking. It has leather straps that can be used to fix it onto the side of a motorbike.
When you choose a Bleu de Chauffe mailman bag, you are choosing an accessory that goes far beyond mere practicality. It is a genuine object of self-expression, a style statement that encapsulates the authenticity and freedom of living without limits. Whether for day-to-day use or to accompany you on your most exciting adventures, the Bleu de Chauffe mailman bag is the ideal choice for any individual looking for a travelling companion that is both practical and stylish.
