La Débraillée is a study in functional design.

The project originated from an exploration of urban rhythm, where movement, adaptability, and daily repetition dictate how objects are used and carried. Each bag was conceived as a structural response to a specific use scenario: from the morning commute to the late-night return. Design was stripped to its functional core. No ornament, no surplus. Every fold, seam, and cut existed to serve a purpose. This was not aesthetic minimalism, but a precise alignment between need and form.

The bags were made in a small factory in the Marche region of Italy, through an ongoing dialogue between designer and artisan. Each piece reflected a collaborative process, where decisions were refined in close exchange with the technical knowledge of those who worked the material. The result was a production rooted in precision, continuity, and care.

The collection was made using upcycled leather, selected for its lower environmental impact. Black remained the core color, chosen to emphasize function, continuity, and its timeless character. Occasional color drops such as brown or pink were released in small editions, depending on the availability of recovered material. Each series was finite and was not reproduced once the material ran out.

La Débraillée was a small collection of eight bags and four accessories. Some pieces transformed, others doubled their function, all remained grounded in use. Through this project, the bag became a typology to question and rearticulate—one that shifts with the body, anticipates gestures, and makes visible the logic behind its own construction.

Each model responds to a specific gesture or context. A pouch for errands, commuting, and walking the dog. A crossbody that folds into a clutch when needed. A belt bag that detaches and becomes a handheld piece, conceived for nightlife. A clutch with a shearling-lined pocket that warms the hands. Totes and satchels with hidden slots for outerwear. A backpack that turns into a tote. A bum bag designed for multiple positions across the body.

The accessories extend this logic. A keyring that avoids pockets. A card holder for quick access. A phone pouch that keeps the device close during movement. A travel case that opens into a standing tray, making small routines more efficient.

Together, these pieces do not describe a style but a logic—one in which the body leads and the object follows.

Designed and produced between 2016 and 2024.