WIDE STRAP NEWSPAPER BAG

20世紀のアメリカに残るワーク、ミリタリー、スポーツウエアの実用品と、その後の古着文化を背景にしたプロダクト。新品時の完成度よりも、誰かが長く使ったことで生まれる色、皺、汚れ、補修の痕跡に価値を見出している。

日焼け、洗濯、摩擦を重ねた乾いた退色、新聞配達員やローカル新聞社の販促物を思わせる“HONOR NEWSBOY”グラフィックがこのアイテムの大きな特徴。 “時間の痕跡”を含めて新品のプロダクトとして組み立てている。

 

Material / COTTON 100%

A bag featuring a newspaper bag—the kind used by newspaper delivery people to carry large stacks of papers slung over their shoulders—as its design motif. These canvas bags, featuring large prints of newspaper names and local area names, were originally tools of the trade in the city, serving both as advertisements and as carrying equipment.
In the vintage clothing market, everything from faded prints and stains to repairs and the unique character of the straps is valued as part of each bag’s individual charm. Taking full advantage of the wide B-width straps and generous capacity, the “HONOR NEWSBOY” graphic and faded green finish give the bag the look of a delivery person’s well-worn personal item.
The craftsmanship that ensures the bag’s appearance will evolve even further with use is the true hallmark of BOW WOW, a brand that loves America.