Les sacs Mismo

I first came across Mismo while writing my article on how to stay chic at the beach.

It was love at first sight : I fell head over heels for this young Danish accessory brand, and more precisely for the breaktakingly elegant Deck Tote, a key piece of the Spring-Summer 2011 collection.

This pleasing creation made from navy blue and cream canvas is offset by tan-coloured leather straps : a must-have item for the summer season! There’s something else quite magical that sets a Mismo bag apart from its competitors, though : well thought-out design choices and a tireless quest for perfection.

A few days ago, I was lucky enough to stumble upon the entire Mismo collection, a wide range of highly elegant pieces whose common denominator is a surprising simplicity.

This enables Mismo not only to showcase their rich leathers but also to achieve a certain sense of masculinity. No small feat in the field of « man bags », I hear you cry.

True perfectionists, the Mismo team have thought of every last detail to ensure head-to-toe chic. You can thus choose a belt to match the leather trim on your bag or opt for a Collect (oversized wallet) in the same colours as your M/S Shopper.

For all you technogeeks, there are several enticing pieces, including a selection of iPad covers in full-grain leather. In much the same vein, the Slim Tote is the ideal choice for those of you looking for an elegant way to carry around your MacBook.

A longstanding fan of leather-canvas blends, I am particularly taken with the numerous totes and weekend bags in the Mismo collection. Season after season, they perfectly capture the trends of the moment, thinking up new shades of or plays on leather.

Parallel to these seasonal offers, one finds a line of timeless classics, of which the most successful are undoubtedly the Fullgrain Winston and the Wrinkle.

Mismo’s strength lies in its ability to achieve both versatility and durability while remaining firmly rooted in a masculine register. Wave goodbye to throw-away bags : a Mismo bag, though pricy, is a longterm investment. Just like an Hermès, it will stay faithful to you for a good few years!