The Bag of Evan Kinori's Dreams
Evan Kinori is back making pieces for Evan Kinori. This time, the designer has partnered with frequent collaborator AMIACALVA to bring a personal dream to life.
The results are no nonsense, a perfect daily bag and backpack.
"I want a bag that can handle abuse and serve just as well carrying a sweater and a laptop or being stuffed to the max as a weekender," Kinori said.
The shoulder bag, based on a military helmet bag, is his personal favorite. I
t's a versatile carryall that can be used for daily commutes or even a quick day trip, roomy enough to fit a folded shirt and trousers but portable enough to not get in the way.
But because the bag is also grounded in the day to day, it also features a built-in laptop sleeve.
Japanese bagmaker AMIACALVA pieces together exceptionally fine bags using bespoke materials, especially polyester gabardine and crinkly nylon, juxtaposed against patient techniques. These pieces are designed to last and informed by the human touch, hence their alignment with Kinori's ethos.
Kinori may design for himself but he doesn't gatekeep his signature trousers and good fleece. In fact, the Kendrick Lamar-approved designer is sharing this new AMIACALVA collection with the world.
The bags launched (and sold out) on the Evan Kinori website in late July. But they also released in-store for Kinori's many fans to pop by the San Francisco flagship to see for themselves.
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