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The Artifact
Designed and entirely hand-constructed by Emanuel Bianco. Grounded in Scandinavian architectural discipline and honed within the high-fashion ateliers of London and Milan, Luxury Scraps is a return to the origin of pure craft. Born in Sardinia and assembled in Apulia, this bag is a visceral, unrepeatable artifact—engineered with the precision of a structural designer, but crafted with the soul of an artisan.
The Materials
An expansive and slouchy shoulder bag designed for the modern collector who values utility and history. This 1-of-1 Hobo features a silhouette of repurposed 1990s upholstery fabric in a distinct, durable basketweave, anchored by a prominent 1990s gold-finish clasp. Accented with a detachable, hand-sculpted signature leather Archive Bloom charm, this piece is a masterclass in functional upcycling.
Materials: Italian 1990´s upholstery fabric, 1990s gold-finish clasp, Bloom Charm in soft pink leather and gold metal lock.
Hardware: Hand-sourced Vintage Gold-tone metal 1990s.
Versatility: Designed to be carried by hand or worn comfortably on the shoulder. Soft but structured.
Capacity: This bag can perfectly store your laptop and A4 documents.
Dimensions: Height 51 cm x 54 cm Width x 10 cm Depth.
All materials in this bag have been carefully regenerated and repurposed to create a unique, artisanal and one of a kind piece, impossible to replicate. Handmade in italy by the designer Emanuel Bianco
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Archive 25/008 is a study in archival scale and structural honesty. It begins with a rare find: a substantial length of early 1990s basketweave upholstery textile, rescued for its exceptional tactile strength and architectural drape. Originally designed for the rigors of interior spaces, this repurposed fabric brings a sophisticated, utilitarian weight to a slouchy, oversized form.
The bag’s character is defined by a striking 1990s gold-tone clasp, a piece of vintage hardware that acts as a structural anchor to the soft textile. Finished with a detachable, hand-assembled Archive Bloom charm made from Italian leather, this hobo bag is a 1-of-1 artifact by Emanuele Bianco—reimagining heavy-duty heritage materials for the requirements of contemporary life."
"The pattern for this hobo bag is exceptionally large, requiring a singular, uninterrupted expanse of textile to achieve its fluid silhouette. Constructing a piece of this scale from a single cut of vintage basketweave is a rare challenge; it demands a flawless section of archival fabric that is increasingly difficult to find. This makes the bag not just a statement of style, but a unique feat of pattern-cutting that can never be replicated." E.B.