Messenger Bag Brussels 02 - Medium size

The medium size is our best-seller; it's big enough to hold our daily necessities, and compact enough to avoid excessive weight. 
Just like the small size, the medium size requires a minimum of organization, and imposes to sort out your handbag regularly.
This volume, which we often call urban, is very roomy; In addition to the usual accessories, such as a wallet, key ring, purse, and phone, it can hold a pair of glasses, a small bottle of water, an A5 book, a make-up bag, a pack of tissues and/or a folding umbrella.

Why the messenger bag is popular?

Its main asset is to leave our hands free, while facilitating the carrying of our necessities.  It allows you to make phone calls, manage your agenda, put away groceries, take out your wallet without having to put your bag on a counter, on a chair, or on the floor. 
Moreover, carrying it across the body is much better for the back, than carrying it on the shoulder. It is recommended for those who suffer from back or shoulder pain, as the weight of the bag will be better distributed and better balanced at the level of the spine.  

Which color to choose for your messenger bag? 

The bag n°02 is a basic of our wardrobe, it is not rare to have two or three of them, that we can share in family according to our desires or our needs. For this size, the choice of colors is very vast, it allows to change it often, to match it with all our outfits and to share it with the family members.
My daughter borrows the khaki green canvas bag to spend a week in Paris at her aunt's house. She plays the adventurous urban girl by completing her look with a pink canvas cap.
My son will take the navy bag, to go to his music class, and house his recorder.  As for me, I chose the green color which attracts me for some time. 

the C-OUI little bit extra :

A quality canvas, tight enough to escape light rain.
  The wide leather shoulder strap, solid and comfortable, fits well on the shoulder. Its width makes it easy to carry and does not saw the shoulder, when there is weight. 
The interior has two small rings to hang what you use regularly and are afraid to lose; keys, wallet, a paper pocket.
A large zippered pocket inside, to hold your most precious belongings, wallet, purse, card holder, or important papers. To each according to his organization. 
Adjustable closure tabs according to the content of the bag, thanks to the two roller buckles.
An opening facilitated by the magnetic pressures under the closing tabs. 
A small external ring, under the shoulder strap, to customize your bag, to hang a charms or a jewel.

Taupe vintage cotton canvas bag 

Medium size

• Large adjustable leather shoulder strap.
• Two adjustable and magnetic closing tabs.
• 2 open pockets under the flap and a large zipped pocket inside.
• 2 small interior rings to attach purse, keys or pockets 
• Possibility of attaching a type 28 pouch, to add additional separations to your bag and make it more secure.

Dimension : 

W 28 x H 19 x D 8 cm

Composition: 

• 100% cotton canvas 
• Under flap and inside pocket in the same cotton canvas.

Origin & manufacturing : 

• All our components: canvas, leather, and buckle are made in Italy. 
• The bag is assembled in Tunisia
• The creation is made in Paris

This material is currently available in medium format only.

The new Vintage look canvas 

The name "BRUSSELS" evokes the sporty and chic elegance of the northern countries; 
Beautiful materials, beautiful finishes, for a fair fashion and not ostentatious.

Composition : 

100% cotton canvas, made in Italy.

Characteristics : 

• The cotton canvas material is both light and strong.
• Its tight weave guarantees resistance to small rains. It is nevertheless advised to waterproof it from time to time to keep its appret, and avoid the incrustation of stains. 
• Prolonged exposure to the sun can dull the colors.

How to take care of your bag to keep its original style for a long time ? :

It is recommended to brush your bag regularly with a soft brush, then to waterproof it. Repeat this operation every week if you use it daily.

• Waterproof your bag before its first use, to protect the fabric, limit the incrustation of stains and ensure more resistance to rain 
• Repeat the operation regularly to prolong the cleanliness and life of your bag.
•  In case of stains, clean with warm water and a mild soap. 
• As a last resort, if your bag becomes very dirty, you can try washing it in a cold machine on a delicate cycle (wool program) in order to prolong the life of your bag. Avoid any heat source for drying. The leather shoulder strap will nevertheless lose its hold.

If you're like me and love the aged, vintage look of your bag, don't do anything. You'll find it more and more beautiful as it becomes your hand.