Collection Guide SS20

Since the launch of our first canvas bags in 2008, the Fabric Collection has evolved from four basic canvas styles, to become a broad and outstanding collection of unique contemporary men’s bags designed for the style-savvy quality-conscious consumer, meeting every need of the modern traveller with sleek cardholders to meticulously crafted travel bags.

The Fabric Collection combines classic design virtues and sophistication with Mismo’s flair for detail and modern functionality. The range features both professional and everyday bags, crafted from premium Italian fabrics, selected for their unrivalled technical qualities and tactile sensibilities.

The collection is available in a select range of classic and exclusive seasonal fabrics and colours. Constantly seeking to define the essence of masculine elegance, the fabrics range from plain-woven canvas over heavy-duty ballistic nylon to uniquely developed, seasonal jacquard weavings. Always paired with Mismo’s customised hardwearing full-grain leather trim accessorised with either solid brass or gunmetal hardware.

New models are launched seasonally so the collection is always stylishly current. The collection is split into three sub-collections APPEARANCE, LEGACY & EXPRESSION divided by the fabrics’ technical capabilities.

Ever present in the most stylish way. An elegant assortment of carefully selected bags and accessories for the modern professional and avid traveller. Classic colour combinations in an enduring mix of hard-woven waterproof Italian nylon paired with sturdy, custom developed vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather and golden brass hardware.

Navy/Dark brown

Mismo offers a myriad of shades although hard-woven, waterproof navy nylon paired with dark brown bridle leather trim is perhaps our ultimate classic – and it’s easy to understand why. This timeless combination oozes sophisticated elegance and is destined to seamlessly blend with almost any outfit. The fabric is waterproof by nature and certain to maintain its clean and stylish appearance for years.

Fabric composition: PA 42% CO 38% PU 20% - 826 gr/rm
Fabric description: Hard-woven nylon (waterproof)
Leather trim: Dark brown - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish protection
Lining: Navy - 100% cotton

Concrete/Cuoio

Same trusted article as our navy nylon. The concrete grey-toned nylon in combination with cuoio bridle leather is the enlightened choice for individuals seeking a little more diversity and flair, but who still favour architectural precision in their personal styling. The combination is offered in a curated selection of styles in which the tan bridle leather ensures a rich patina as the leather gently ages with grace.

Fabric composition: PA 42% CO 38% PU 20% - 826 gr/rm
Fabric description: Hard-woven nylon (waterproof)
Leather trim: Cuoio - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish protectionM
Lining: Grey - 100% cotton

Sand waves/Dark brown

Mr Albert Einstein said it wisely: “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” So once again we’ve turned our gaze towards the endless inspiration and patterns provided by Mother Nature, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. The Sand Waves jacquard portrays the distinct patterns of sand – the wavy structures left on the beach by oscillating ocean tides or those drifting across the warm and windswept dunes of the Sahara. In our interpretation, a luminous, off-white yarn mimics the gentle sway of the sand, while a dark mélange blue background reminds us of the water and sky against which it is usually contrasts.
At 658 grams per metre, it’s one of our more lightweight developments, but the composition of cotton and polyester ensures a beautiful draping and a lively texture.
The Sand Waves jacquard comes paired with our dark brown full-grain bridle leather, which enhances the classic richness of the fabric, while showcasing the solid brass accessories of the Appearance Collection.

Fabric composition: PL 58% CO 32% PU 10% - 658 gr/rm
Fabric description: Jacquard woven cotton & polyester
Leather trim: Dark brown – vegetable-tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish protection
Lining: Navy – 100% cotton

To many people the true legacy of Mismo is a cotton canvas bag. When launching the first fabric bags in 2008, we used a particular tight-woven cotton canvas article, a feature that helped bring Mismo bags to international attention at renown fashion and concept stores, such as Dover Street Market, Colette and 10 Corso Como. The premium canvas fabric was originally developed for the Italian military, underlining the durability and aesthetics of this fine and tight-woven canvas.

After a four-year hiatus from this particular canvas during which we explored the technical capabilities of other materials, the original cotton canvas line was reintroduced in the Spring 2017. We have set the scene for a line of bags that will stylishly accompany you as you navigate through life, whether casually dressed for urban exploration or for adventures at remote retreats in nature’s great outdoors.

Army/Dark brown

A mainstay of the Mismo collection, the army cotton canvas paired with dark brown bridle leather was the first color combination launched when we introduced bags combining fabric and leather back in 2008. The army color and the tactility of the cotton canvas evoke English aristocracy and wildlife hunting, and the fabric’s water-repellent coating helps create a luxurious patina over time. Casual yet sophisticated, the army cotton canvas with its earthy tones of grey, green and brown is a true wardrobe staple.

Composition: CO 94% PU 4% PC 2% - 709 gr/rm
Fabric description: Tight-woven cotton canvas
Leather trim: Dark brown - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish coating
Lining: Brown - 100% cotton lining

Midnight blue/Cuoio

A cotton canvas featured in that deep navy blue hue that only the Italians seem to get right. It exudes tactility and sartorial elegance and is a most welcomed treat to the permanent collection. As with all our fabrics it has undergone a water repellent treatment that makes it reject immediate stains and liquids. Combined with cuoio bridle leather for a casual sense of chic as well as solid brass hardware and navy lining.

Composition: CO 94% PU 4% PC 2% - 709 gr/rm
Fabric description: Tight-woven cotton canvas
Leather trim: Cuoio - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish coating
Lining: Navy - 100% cotton lining

Coal/Black

The Coal canvas is a popular and well-tested fabric within the fabric collection. Set on a cotton warp and nylon weft, the fabric offers the better of two worlds: the tactility of the cotton and the durability of the nylon. Add to that a soft backing, which gives the fabric the perfect weight to ensure a strong and natural draping. The hue has great depth and won’t fade much over time due to the nylon. We believe this is the ideal black fabric for luggage and will be surprised if it doesn’t become a true classic. We at least intend to keep it. Paired with black bridle leather and solid brass accessories, Coal canvas is ready to enjoy a permanent standing in the Legacy collection.

Composition: PA 47% PL 20% CO 20% PC 6% PU 7% - 812 gr/rm
Fabric description: Cotton & nylon blended canvas
Leather trim: Black - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish coating
Lining: Brown - 100% cotton

Khaki/Black

Same cotton/nylon canvas as our Coal colourway, the Khaki canvas paired with black bridle leather is a combination that keeps growing on us. The earthly tones of the khaki canvas with a hint of green and brown paired with raven black bridle leather create a masculine yet very classic contrast, drawing references to vintage army uniforms. Beautifully held together by the gold lustre of the solid brass accessories.

Composition: CO 94% PU 4% PC 2% - 709 gr/rm
Fabric description: Tight-woven cotton canvas
Leather trim: Black - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish coating
Lining: Brown - 100% cotton lining

Army/Cuoio

The army canvas paired with dark brown leather is a well-known classic within the collection. However, over the years we’ve more than once also offered army canvas in combination with vivid tabac-hued cuoio bridle leather. Surprisingly, it completely changes the look and feel of the bag when presented with dark brown or cuoio leather trim. We actually lean towards army/cuoio being our favourite. Rich and characteristic, it offers a sense of authenticity and old-world charm that is hard to replicate among any other colour combination we’ve tested (and we’ve tried quite a few…)
Casual yet sophisticated, the army cotton canvas with its earthy tones of grey, green and brown is a true wardrobe staple – and maybe even more so in combination with the cuoio full-grain bridle leather.

Composition: CO 94% PU 4% PC 2% - 709 gr/rm
Fabric description: Tight-woven cotton canvas
Leather trim: Cuoio - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish coating
Lining: Army - 100% cotton lining

Palm jacquard/Cuoio

Another development with inspiration gleaned from the vintage weavings of the Limonta archives, this terracotta palm jacquard has summer warmth and adventure written all over it.
It evokes instant dreams of summer relaxation, whether the restful palm shadow is cast in vibrant Marrakech or at colonial shores of Islamorada.
We’ve paired the fabric with cuoio vegetable-tanned, full-grain bridle leather for a rich vintage look and trimmed it with the solid brass accessories the Legacy Collection prescribes.
The base weaving of the jacquard is kept in two shades of warm terracotta with palms and star motifs in off-white cotton, all complementing the earthy tabac tones of the leather. Even used with no palm trees around this jacquard will still make you feel serene.

Composition: PL 48% CO 42% PU 10%- 792 gr/rm
Fabric description: Jacquard woven cotton canvas
Leather trim: Cuoio – vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Solid brass with varnish coating
Lining: Brown – 100% cotton

As we continue to hop across the globe in a most emphatic fashion, what way better to salute our increasingly connected lifestyles, then by adding a casual hint of movement. Whether tucked away in your gym locker, or en-route from your atelier, these styles, surely pack a punch. The collection promises sporty, technical fabrics and intriguing seasonal developments. Playful, understatedly chic yet ready to perform, each of them celebrates that most valuable good in life: true freedom!

Black/Black

Ever since we introduced this sultry combination, it has become a true Mismo classic. Drawing inspiration from the black beaches at the South Coast of Iceland, this nylon is designed for heavy-duty wear and will stand up to nearly any test. Constructed from ballistic nylon – so-called for its tight basket weave and high tenacity – it is slightly thicker and heavier than our other fabrics and is characterized by extreme durability. Waterproof by nature.

Composition: PA 64% PL 19% PU 17% - 862 gr/rm
Fabric description: Heavy-duty nylon (waterproof)
Leather trim: Black - Vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Gunmetal - solid brass
Lining: Grey - 100% cotton lining

Moonlight blue/Black

The lightweight Moonlight blue nylon fabric gives way to a sporty and flexible feel. A thin laminated layered nylon with foam in between gives this smooth fabric a wavy surface and ultra-light composition, making it easy to carry around all day. Highly versatile products, signature black bridle leather paired with gunmetal hardware serving as detailing throughout Naturally, it also offers a most remarkable protection against any weather type. The choice of this particular nylon confidently assures the bags’ durability.

Composition: PA 47% PL 46% PU 7% - 373 gr/rm
Fabric description: Double-bonded lightweight nylon
Leather trim: Black - vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Gunmetal - solid brass
Lining: Grey - 100% cotton // Moonlight blue – 100% nylon

Beluga/Black

Same fabric and flavour as the moonlight-blue staple, it’s a continuation of our focus on lightweight, durable nylon materials. It subtly frames the greener shades of the Nordic oceans, juxtaposed here by our clean-cut black bridle leather. This fabric gives way to a sporty and flexible feel.

Composition: PA 47% PL 46% PU 7% - 373 gr/rm
Fabric description: Double-bonded lightweight nylon
Leather trim: Black - vegetable tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Gunmetal - solid brass
Lining: Grey - 100% cotton // Beluga - 100% nylon

Deep blue/Black

It has become a tradition to introduce a seasonal ballistic sidekick to our permanent black nylon offering within the Expression Collection. This season is no different as we’re excited to present the Deep Blue ballistic nylon, available in the same selected styles found within our permanent black colourway.
Exploring the dark navy hues of the ocean deep, this hardwearing ballistic nylon even hints shades of black as a crisp and clean match to its black bridle leather trim, gunmetal accessories and grey cotton lining. Waterproof by nature and designed for heavy-duty wear, it will stand up to nearly any test an adventurous summer has to offer.

Composition: PA 64% PL 19% PU 17% - 862 gr/rm
Fabric description: Heavy-duty nylon (waterproof)
Leather trim: Black – vegetable-tanned full-grain bridle leather
Hardware: Gunmetal – solid brass
Lining: Grey – 100% cotton lining

The Full-Grain Leather Collection expresses Mismo’s uncompromising approach to design, uniting classical refinement with timeless design and purposeful details in the most natural leathers available – the Full-Grain leather.

The collection features select understated styles handcrafted in one of our three custom developed full-grain leather qualities: Smooth full-grain, Textured full-grain or Bridle leather. Rich in expression, tactile and effortlessly functional. Whether brand-new or lovingly used for years, a Mismo full-grain leather bag or wallet will always be distinctive and unique.

SMOOTH FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

Launched in 2006, the Smooth Full-Grain leather was developed with the desire to create a range of personal luxury bags & accessories with a sense of sophistication and raw elegance. The leather is vegetable tanned, using only the finest hides; the leather has been subjected to only a minimum of chemical processes to leave it exceptionally smooth and natural in look and feel. Over time, the leather will develop a rich and lustrous patina.

Colors available: Black Tabac & Natural
Accessories: Golden, solid brass
Zippers: Handpolished YKK Excella
Lining: Mismo off-white/anthracite striped lining

TEXTURED FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

The Textured Full-Grain Leather is a recent addition to the collection.
It seamlessly fits in, along our existing repository of natural materials and full-grain leathers. Soft and richly textured, this leather has been shrunk during its natural tanning process to accentuate the original veins of the hide. This unique surface is featured together with Mismo’s trademark full-grain bridle leather, or on their own, to create a unique expression.

The Textured Full-Grain Leather pays homage to the art of tanning, as well as saluting the craft infused heritage of true leather artistry. All Textured Full-Grain Leather styles feature sturdy brass closures, adding onto the leather’s singular look and feel. Each piece carries a personal signature of durable elegance.

Colors available: Black
Accessories: Golden, solid brass
Zippers: Handpolished YKK Excella
Lining: Mismo off-white/anthracite striped lining

FULL-GRAIN BRIDLE LEATHER

The bridle leather must be both strong and durable, required to last for 10 or more years of use in any weather condition. Originally designed for use in bridles a rider’s life literally depends on the leather not failing unexpectedly.

Principally used as main trimmings for the Fabric Collection, the full-grain bridle leather used in Mismo products is custom-developed in Turkey. It is simply the best leather available for our purposes. We require rich depth of colour and the leather must age well and be free of natural imperfections that weaken the structure. Once the skin has been tanned, a colour finish to our own exact specifications is applied for a smoother, deeper and more refined look.

Colors available: Black, Dark brown & Cuoio (Tabac)
Accessories: Golden, solid brass
Zippers: Handpolished YKK Excella