Bleu de Chauffe bags are entirely handmade in France from the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned leathers. Elegant, practical, and relaxed at the same time, they combine a retro yet refined design guaranteeing safety and accessibility. The new 'Diane' satchel, available in three sizes, is inspired by the archives of the early 20th century. Its smooth and lightly grained leather, which offers both a structured and a supple feel, is the expression of local, precious, and demanding craftsmanship.
Bleu de Chauffe bags are entirely handmade in France from the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned leathers. Elegant, practical, and relaxed at the same time, they combine a retro yet refined design guaranteeing safety and accessibility. The new 'Diane' satchel, available in three sizes, is inspired by the archives of the early 20th century. Its smooth and lightly grained leather, which offers both a structured and a supple feel, is the expression of local, precious, and demanding craftsmanship.
Bleu de Chauffe bags are entirely handmade in France from the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned leathers. Elegant, practical, and relaxed at the same time, they combine a retro yet refined design guaranteeing safety and accessibility. The new 'Diane' satchel, available in three sizes, is inspired by the archives of the early 20th century. Its smooth and lightly grained leather, which offers both a structured and a supple feel, is the expression of local, precious, and demanding craftsmanship.
Detailed description of the DIANE M model
Dimensions : 18 x 15 x 7 cm · Materials : exterior made from water-resistant natural leather; interior in uncoated soft-touch suede · Features: Adjustable leather shoulder strap · Quick-opening flap with magnetic clasp · Interior compartment with a zipped organic cotton pocket, removable, dated, and signed by the craftsman who created the bag · Craftsmanship: Handmade in France at the Bleu de Chauffe workshop in Aveyron.
About Bleu de Chauffe
"Bleu de Chauffe" is the original name of the blue jacket worn by French engine drivers when boiling the water to increase pressure of the steam engine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In a broader sense, this is the jacket worn by factory workers and locomotive drivers. The popular french expression : "mettre son bleu de chauffe" - to put on your work jacket/to get stuck into work.
Workshop : The Bleu de Chauffe workshop is located in Aveyron, near Millau and its famous viaduct (France). The cutting, fabrication, and stitching are handmade by skilled artisans renowned for their expertise, experience, and craftsmanship. Each piece has a traceability label detailing the name of the artisan who made it and the date of fabrication. Bleu de Chauffe products are the best example of what their workshops have to offer.
Organic leather : Bleu de Chauffe leathers are natural and vegetable-tanned. Vegetable tanning is the process of treating leather using natural agents such as mimosa, chestnut, or acacia. The Bleu de Chauffe tannery, based in Aveyron, South of France, takes great pride in and gives consideration to their water treatment. After use, the water is left to settle, then purified before being released into the river, so it is just as pure as it was before.
Workwear spirit : Inspired by the industrial universe of the 20th century, Bleu de Chauffe reinterprets the codes of work bags in a contemporary and urban way. Sharply designed to fit into today's environment, Bleu de Chauffe goods are simple, practical, and very stylish.
