As the wise elders once said:
Eventually, you'll only want to carry fabric bags.
It seems I've finally reached the point where I understand what they meant.
Fabric bags are light! Washable! Light! Cheaper than leather!
So, I've gathered and compared all the popular R&D.M.Co- fabric bags (excluding canvas ones).
I'll also give you a sneak peek at some upcoming items, so I hope you enjoy looking through them with me and imagining which one you'd choose.
First up is the Candy Flower Print Bag, the most compact of the bags featured today.
The best part about this bag is, hands down, its long handles!
It's highly recommended for those who prefer to carry their bag on their shoulder.
Next is the Embroidered Bag, which is a bit larger.
It has a cotton lining on the back.
Though very simple, the 'R' embroidery gives it a mature and elegant touch.
One staff member even mentioned how great it is for carrying items for formal occasions!
Next, we have three large, almost square linen bags.
All of them could be considered classics, having been released multiple times with slight variations in color and text.
The Lettered Bag is very colorful.
The highlight is definitely the thick R.D.M embroidery. It looks really cool.
The Linen Denim Tote Bag features a sturdy twill-woven linen fabric and also has a cotton lining.
Its simplicity ensures it won't go out of style and it pairs well with any outfit.
The crown between the 'R' and 'D' is a lovely detail.
And then there's the Tote Bag. Released twice a year with different text, if you see one with text you like, don't hesitate to grab it. (The same text rarely appears twice...)
The latest text, which arrived recently, is SUNDAY MARKET and ENGLAND.
The fabric colors are different for each, white and beige, respectively.
By the way, the next version, expected to arrive in about six months, will simply be R&D.M.Co-.
It seems like something that should have existed before, so I'm really looking forward to it.
From here on, we have tote bags that are mostly the same size.
These are the classic, vertically-oriented type with short handles.
The popular Little Wild Berry Linen Tote Bag is made from thin, lightweight linen fabric.
The color is called "mustard," but it's a calm tone closer to brown.
The British Sports series features charming British gentlemen animals playing sports in its textile designs.
There's a British Sports Print Tote Bag in plain white and another British Sports Print Tote Bag with beige and yellow stripes, both with the same design.
Finally, the OZ series.
As you probably know, it's themed after the American fairy tale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
Like the previous British Sports series, R&D.M.Co-'s original textile illustrations are truly charming and sophisticated. I always find myself wanting to keep them close.
The OPT Bag (short for Oz Print Tote Bag) features a charming OZ design that stands out even from a distance, printed on densely woven cotton fabric. The pattern details are very clear.
The Oz Print Bag is made of slightly thicker cotton and comes in two colors: a simple indigo solid print and a colorful, vibrant option.
Thank you for staying with me this far! You did great!!
As a small token of my appreciation, here's a sneak peek at the WHERE IS MY DOG? tote bag, scheduled to arrive this autumn/winter.
It features a charming design of a lost dog searching for its way in the streets of London, and the tote bag will be available in two colors: beige and khaki.
Please look forward to it!
The world of fabric bags seems to be endlessly deep...