Delivering the mail is one of those unimpeachably positive roles in our society. Birthday cards, news from loved ones, even the credit card offers —everybody loves getting mail and the people who bring it.
This same reverence translates to French with Bleu de Chauffe’s love letter to the mail, the Postman Bag. In lieu of the pony express, letter carriers in 19th century France rode bicycles and their original mailbag is the great-grandpère of the modern messenger bag. A buckle strap closure, felted leather shoulder strap, and an expandable multi-pocket interior were all necessities to deliver the mail securely and on time. And they can serve you just as well.
The Éclair Postman debuted in 2010 and was the first bag ever created in Bleu de Chauffe’s workshop. Now, they’re relaunching a new line of postmen, with a variety of sizes for whatever length your route: small (7L), medium (10L), large (13L), or the 48h Irving (18L).
Like all Bleu de Chauffe items, Postman bags are available in a variety of full-grain veg-tanned leathers (navy blue, cuba libre brown, khaki nubuck, and black) and handmade in-house in their workshop in Averyon, France. Take a full look at the collection on Bleu de Chauffe, there’s no one you’ll love more than the postman when you see your new bag delivered.
Available from $412 at Bleu de Chauffe.
