Standard small hip bags can almost hide inside: This hip bag comes with size and capacity. And it can easily afford it, because the strong, vegetable-tanned cowhide is extremely resilient. As grippy as it is supple, it wraps around your hips or cross-body with a stylish curve; the infinitely adjustable shoulder strap can be easily adapted to the shape and size of your body. A visually appealing and functionally convincing detail is the two-way brass zipper, which is equally easy to use for right and left-handers. Underneath, the hip bag reveals an interior lined with a robust cotton twill, which patiently holds your essentials for work and leisure - you can stow a small tablet in it as well as a bulky wallet, while the leather zipped compartment on the back of the inside keeps your small items easily accessible.

Jean Dessel's trademark is the strong, vegetable-tanned leather, which is dyed by hand in the company's own workshop without concealing the natural grain. Every belt, every bag, every accessory is made by hand using traditional methods - individual, full of character and long-lasting. Just as typical for Jean Dessel: solid brass fittings provide a sophisticated contrast to the soft glow of the leather.

French inspiration, Italian craftsmanship and a passion for leather characterize the Jean Dessel brand. Its history began in the 1960s, when Orlando Italia discovered his enthusiasm for the natural material leather during a trip to the Camargue in the south of France and found his calling in the craft of saddlery. He was taught the art of leather processing by experienced master saddlers and finally founded the Atelier Jean Dessel in his Italian hometown of Bergamo in 1969 - a shortening of the nickname given to him by a master saddler friend: Gioanì delle selle, which roughly translates as "John of the saddles".

The quality craftsmanship and unmistakable style of the handmade creations established the reputation of the brand, which established itself throughout Europe from the atelier on the southern edge of the Italian Alps and cooperated just as successfully with other renowned brands. After Orlando retired from active business at the end of the 1990s, the company was initially dormant until his son Filippo decided 15 years later to continue the family tradition: deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship, reinterpreted with timeless elegance.

The black bag may rub off on light-coloured clothing and materials.