Shira Entis (a fashion designer) and Alex Bell (a lawyer) have been flea market addicts and friends since they met at Brown University 10 years ago. Frustrated by all the plastic bags they had to carry during one of their shopping trips, they discussed the need for a great market tote that was lightweight, durable, eco-minded, chic, dapper and large enough to hold all their finds. They created Flea Bags (while still at their day jobs) in 2009. We absolutely fell in love with these gorgeous bags. These are not your typical canvas bag. You'll hear angels singing, when you open the box and pick up this bag. We did! Really. All the fabrics and parts used to make a flea bag are sourced in the USA and the bags are constructed in New York of organic and vintage materials with vegetable tanned American and Italian leathers. No toxic paints or glues were used in creating these beauties; they are lovingly sewn together. The first run of 100 bags were made in 2009 and each bag is numbered. These bags are perfect for everyday commuting, shopping, travel or for
the beach. They are classic in style and will always look right on
trend.
The black (called Satellite) Original Flea bag features black certified
organic cotton / hemp canvas and rich
brown vegetable-tanned leather trim. In the inside, you'll find a fun blue and white gingham fabric. The outside writing is white.
The leather handles are are long enough to wear over your shoulder, and they
are intended to absorb your body’s natural oils to gain a patina and
darken over time.
Belts close with either buckles or collar
buttons (for convenience).
The hinged metal frame at the top opens beautifully. One interior zipper pocket and
one interior welt pocket with leather trim.
There are four nickel feet at bottom of bag
to protect leather.
- 16”H x 6”D x 16”W (at widest)
- handle drop 8”
- zipper and welt
pocket each 6.5” long x 8” wide
