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Subtly curved across the chest for more flattering fit, medium-high cut leg, full-coverage bottom.

"Less, but better"—Dieter Rams

The following text is by Tsatsas, on this special, special project:

A collaboration with one of today’s most important product designers, TSATSAS presents the model 931, a bag designed by Dieter Rams.

Dieter Rams, born in 1932 in Wiesbaden/Germany, is considered one of the most influential industrial designers of the past decades. His products for the companies Braun and Vitsoe inspire creatives around the globe to this day. The “Ten principles for good design,” which he formulated from the mid-1970s onwards, pointed even then to the challenges design in particular and our society as a whole are facing today more than ever.

Having worked in the field of product design for more than 40 years, Dieter Rams is still highly topical. With missionary zeal, he continues to claim to this day that the correct understanding of design can help create a better world.

In 1963 Dieter Rams designed a handbag made of leather for his wife Ingeborg, whom he met in 1955 when she was working for Braun as a photographer. It was while working for Braun himself, where he was chief designer from 1961 until 1995, that Rams engaged more strongly with the material leather, collaborating with leather crafting workshops in Offenbach/Main for the company’s shaver cases. And it was there that he had the idea of surprising his wife with a leather bag, yet it remained a one-off.

55 years later, TSATSAS is proud to introduce this very bag to the market. The label’s design philosophy – to create timeless bags and accessories with a clear design language that give rise to lasting shapes without any aesthetic expiry date – was easy to reconcile with Rams’ expectations of a product.

So reduced and simultaneously concise that it unavoidably calls to mind Rams products, 931 is as up-to-date today as it was in 1963 and effortlessly bridges five decades of design history.

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The highest quality shrunken lamb nappa, with pacific blue nappa lining. Hand-held or with removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Two distinct sections divided by a middle compartment closed with a snap. One large zip close pocket, two additional compartments, and a small mirror with with leather case. Magnetic top closure. Individual, gold-embossed serial number. 9.65" w x 5.9" h x 2.75" d.

Mineral washed for softness, hand-dyed with all-natural ingredients foraged from Ms. Reynold's home, travels, and who knows where else? Each hue is composed of, and extracted in an earth kiln, heated to specific temperature and applied at its most vibrant. The technique results in a dimensionality of color, lived in, but not overworked.

NB: Please note each ALR piece is one-of-a-kind; differences should not be taken as errors.

Handpainted, hand patchworked vintage t-shirt, lovingly pieced, with Waggy's original screens, logos, illustrations, and designs.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 21.75"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 27"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 20.75"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 8.5"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

Handpainted, hand patchworked vintage t-shirt, lovingly pieced, with Waggy's original screens, logos, illustrations, and designs.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 22"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 27.5"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 22"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 8.25"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

Handpainted and patchworked vintage t-shirt, tie-dyed, beaded, and lovingly pieced.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 23"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 27.25"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 21.5"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 8"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

Handpainted and patchworked vintage t-shirt, tie-dyed, beaded, and lovingly pieced.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 24"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 26.5"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 22"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 8.25"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

Handpainted and patchworked vintage t-shirt, with Love Love Love Love all over it.

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

"Love Love Love Love"
"How do you spend your money?"
"How do you talk to the people you love?"

This handpainted sweatshirt includes a long rear hem with pre-raphaelite women.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 20"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 36.25"
Sleeve (neckline to hem) = 17"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

"How do you spend money?"
"What do you do with your time?"
"How do you talk to the people you love?"

Handpainted vintage t-shirt asks the modern question that we all fear. What we like about this one is that even though it's an intimidating phrase, the Fat Albert-esque vibe of the lettering tempers that quality.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 23"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 29.5"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 21.5"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 8"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

"How do you spend money?"
"What do you do with your time?"
"How do you talk to the people you love?"

Handpainted vintage t-shirt asks the modern question that we all fear. What we like about this one is that even though it's an intimidating phrase, the Fat Albert-esque vibe of the lettering tempers that quality.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 24.5"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 28.25"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 22"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 8.5"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

"How do you spend money?"
"What do you do with your time?"
"How do you talk to the people you love?"

Handpainted vintage t-shirt asks the modern question that we all fear. What we like about this one is that even though it's an intimidating phrase, the Fat Albert-esque vibe of the lettering tempers that quality.

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

"How do you spend money?"
"What do you do with your time?"
"How do you talk to the people you love?"

Handpainted vintage t-shirt asks the modern question that we all fear. What we like about this one is that even though it's an intimidating phrase, the Fat Albert-esque vibe of the lettering tempers that quality.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Chest (armpit to armpit) = 21.5"
Length (rear collar to hem) = 27.5"
Shoulders (seam to seam) = 19"
Sleeve (seam to hem) = 7.5"

NB: Each garment varies. Any anomalies should be understood as part of the design, not as errors.

Plug in lamp with hand-decorated cord. Lurex fringes in metallic gold that are approximately 1.25" long. With grounded (3-prong) plug, on/off switch. Made for US outlets; European outlets require adapter. Bulb not included. 15' 5" long.

It works as a jacket, overcoat, sweatshirt, or cardigan of sorts. A jack of all trades piece but weird, it's made from thick cotton fleece with attached asymmetric scarf worked as the collar detail. Unisex.

Super soft cotton babyrib t-shirt in a casual, boxy shape. The unique color combinations of these shirts are matched to the shades of aged Toyota pickups the designer has spotted in her city of Los Angeles. Exact color tones may vary on each shirt due to the dying process.

Super soft cotton babyrib t-shirt in a casual, boxy shape. The unique color combinations of these shirts are matched to the shades of aged Toyota pickups the designer has spotted in her city of Los Angeles. Exact color tones may vary on each shirt due to the dying process.

Twisted gingham masterpiece. Button down blouse that can be worn in several different necklines. Sleeves are knotted all the way down for handkerchief effect.

Soft and cozy. Perfectly proportioned boxy pullover, with a neck to wear up or rolled down. Unisex.

In a dark charcoal with tiny flecks of color throughout. Perfectly proportioned boxy pullover, with a neck to wear up or rolled down. Unisex.

Cotton sweatshirt with Atelier's neo-classic logotypes, mixing up artworld and sporting references. Unisex.

Cotton sweatshirt with Atelier's neo-classic logotypes, mixing up artworld and sporting references. Unisex.