With the introduction of the côte&ciel S/S 2022 Collection, commuting just became significantly easier. You won’t want to wait to get your hands on these bags, even if you happen to have all the bags you could possibly use already. What’s special is not just that they are the sartorial brainchildren of côte&ciel, but that they are so thoughtfully and meticulously articulated. Never ones to design without meaning, the label’s productions are artfully irreverent, yet chock full of importance. They are artsy but approachable. They are structural and sensible all at once.
It is something to behold as you take in the clean lines and geometric complexities that make up the spring/summer collection. There’s plenty of symmetry to be found at every turn—a hallmark of côte&ciel which prides itself on its organic shapes. There are the telltale folds that provide strength and durability, the signature curves that lend the illusion of softness. Don’t be fooled, though, because everything here is hardy to a fault.
The Inn Velo Obsidian Black brings new meaning to the timeless crossbody style, and it is a bag that is so wonderfully versatile you could imagine going straight from airport to office with it slung over. The unique Todd Obsidian Black must be seen because it defies convention in virtually every way. Flat totes are not typically voluminous, yet côte&ciel have proven once again that the impossible is always possible when the folds are this precise and the lines this exquisite. The Kama EcoYarn Grey (also available in Onyx Black) puts a fresh spin on the contemporary backpack with its sharp shape. In all, it is about crossing boundaries and making statements—no matter where you might be.
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