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Japanese leather messenger bag, perfect for your laptop or tablet. Available in black, burgundy and orange.
“Near-Future”, is the description the Artphere Japan design team used to develop the vision for the Forte Small Bag. This limited edition high strength, highly water-resistant and high heat resistance material, is made with an ultra-durable Kevlar blended fabric. Designed to meet the demands of the most active mobile traveller, the Forte is built for both comfort and function.
The main interior compartment is spacious and versatile. equipped with a urethane pocket on the backside for laptop storage. A hanging sleeve, compatible with 10.5-inch tablets, protects mobile devices from shocks and the built-in multi-pocket organizer keeps everything stowed securely. The exterior back pad is finished with an integrated groove pattern to allow air an escape path where the case comes in contact with the body and stow or go strap for sliding over carry-on luggage. When it’s time to move, Forte is ready to adapt to all types of challenging conditions in the present or the “near future”.
*Please note: Synthetic materials may vary slightly in texture and colour may be affected by direct prolonged exposure to sunlight
Toyooka has long been known as the "City of Bags." Rooted in function and form, the City of Bags began earning its affectionate name in the 15th century with its indispensable production of the Kohri, a wicker basket used in everyday life. In the 19th century, a revolutionary strap and handle were added to the basket, effectively turning it into a kohri Kaban-wicker bag.
Believe it or not, this is how Artphere would eventually come to be. Beginning a tradition of its own Yuri Co. Ltd, a family operated bag manufacturer, has produced a bag or suitcase for world-renown name brands, you have either owned or coveted. Keiichiro Yuri inherited the desire to have a global impact and would go on to create a brand of his own, that would "breathe beauty into function." Yuri, an artist in his own right, had an idea for a bag specifically designed to fit a sketchbook and paintbrushes. He then designed the concept, produced it and began filling a need for the artists that were travelling to Toyooka to capture the rich landscape.
Artphere believes their products transcend time and have a beauty to move the soul. These are bags that you are glad to have met; bags that bring passion and joy into your life. It has been stated that Artphere is the premier bag collection for the individualist. No other bag moulds to personal style quite like these. With over 50 years of master craftsmanship and a deep sense of conviction for unique expression, Artphere has perfected the art of fusing beauty with function.
With supreme Japanese quality and design, this exquisite collection features the functional beauty appealing to the heart of every style seeker. Yuri has created a bold masterpiece through Artphere, with a collection of beautifully crafted bags connected to a story, shaped by time itself.
