You don’t have to be a proud Scot to appreciate the beauty of tartan. Historically linked with Scottish families, clans, religions, and military regiments, tartan comes in a range of colors and patterns, all conceived hundreds of years ago using native dyes. Fast forward to today and tartan is intrinsically linked to the modern wardrobe, from flannel shirts to scarves and beyond.
Putting tartan through a more unique pace this year is Bleu de Chauffe with its range of bags crafted from green & navy tartan waxed cotton. This attractive yet practical tartan sourced from the legendary waxed cotton clothiers, British Millerain, infuses the history of the Highlands with Bleu de Chauffe’s unmistakably French DNA, making it the calling card of the brand’s 2025 collection.
Bleu de Chauffe Meline Tote Bag in Tartan
This spirited fabric can be seen across a range of bag silhouettes and styles. It sits proudly on the Meline, a brand new Tote Bag from Bleu de Chauffe that orients the rugged totes of old for modern life with dual straps for shoulder and hand carrying, a detachable internal pocket for valuables, and two roomy outer pockets for quick access. The Missak Aviator Travel Bag also looks fantastic in tartan. This larger bag draws inspiration from Aviation styles of the early 20th century but is designed with the modern traveler in mind. Scaling things down is the New Beat Belt Bag XL, a fanny pack style affair with perfect for springtime jaunts where you just need somewhere safer than your pockets to store your phone, keys, wallet, and perhaps a packable rain jacket for those April showers.
Bleu de Chauffe Missak Aviator Travel Bag in Tartan.
If you don’t fancy going full tartan, you can always take a look at the Business Woody Bag, a unique daily bag for the commuter that features a rolling internal section to keep your valuables dry, which in this case. This internal compartment is crafted from BdC’s British Millerain tartan, while the rest of the bag is made from navy waxed cotton and vegetable-tanned leather.
No matter which bag you want to throw over your shoulder, each one is handmade by one person in Aveyron, South of France, an advent confirmed through the maker’s signature inside every bag. All leather components such as handles, welts, and trims, are crafted from vegetable-tanned leather, a chrome-free, patina-ready material that also meets Bleu de Chauffe’s unwavering standards for sustainability.
All styles are available at Bleu de Chauffe from $178.50.
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