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Introducing The Sailor Sack
In the design process we are always asking questions in an effort to solve problems. Although repetitive the action sometimes leads you to a place you might not have gone. After a few years of road testing the Rich Medina 45 Bag and working on some other record bag related projects we started asking some questions.
What if we could develop and accessory pouch that clipped into place on many of our existing products making access and organization easier for our customers?
What if this was a pouch you could put a book, a tablet, ear buds, and your passport in to used during an international flight? What if that pouch was connected to your existing duffle bag strap until you removed it and headed to your seat on the plane? Almost like an electronics dopp kit for inflight activities ( and ear plugs )
What if this same product worked for our record bags, allowing DJs to clip on extra space for headphones, adaptors, and cables?
We are proud to introduce the Sailor Sack. Designed for utility in the broad sense, the Sailor Sack currently works in conjunction with our Rich Medina 45 Bag line as well as both the London and Tokyo Duffle bags.
The product is available here!
Here are the nitty gritty details:
- Made in the USA from 1680 waterproof backed ballistic nylon
- An interior wedge shaped main chamber lined in bright taslan nylon with a divider for additional organization.
- Three front business card sized slip pockets are enclosed by the front flap by dual mag snaps.
- A roomy discrete slip pocket on the back is hidden by a leather covered webbing strap. Three mag snaps secure the strap to the main body sealing off the pocket from view and attaching the bag to a secondary product. ( think secret pocket )
- Two zipper pulls on a run of nylon self healing zipper secure the main chamber.
- A hand stamped leather patch on the front of the flap.
- Covered by our Lifetime warranty
Secret Slip pocket obscured by the back handle and secured via mag snap.
Available in Black, Olive Green, and Woodland Camouflage
Introducing the Greenwood Bison Leather Tote Bag!
We've been busy bees over at Tucker and Bloom shop in Nashville! The Holidays are right around the corner and we've got a few things in the pipeline for the season. Meet the newest member of our leather tote family, the Greenwood tote.
"The Green Wood Leather Tote bag features a generous main chamber large enough to accommodate a days worth of necessities and deep organizational slip pockets on both the front and back panel of the bag. Made from premium grade locally sourced bison leather, the Greenwood tote features handles that run the length of of the front panel into the bottom seam of the bag, providing extra structural support to ensure a dash to catch the last train doesn't turn into a scramble to pick up your scattered items on the platform. The bags supple leather handles are long enough to fit comfortably under arm but are rolled to fit securely in hand. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the Greenwood Leather tote bag includes our lifetime warranty."
It is now available in our shop. Check it out here
Fall/Winter 2014 Bag Collection
Fall Bag Collection
Fall is in the air and we've got a new line of bags to assist in your leaf tromping, sweater wearing adventures! Check out some of our new offerings below and take a look at our look book while you're at it!
Waxed Canvas and Leather Ranger Market Tote
Tucker & Bloom designed the Ranger Market Tote to take you through a trip to the farmer’s market or weekend cottage getaway. Deep and roomy, it has space enough for all your necessities and more. The Ranger Market Tote is constructed from durable, water-resistant 18-ounce waxed canvas made in the USA by the Martin Dying and Finishing Co. of Bridgeton, New Jersey. Locally sourced, supple pull up veg tanned leather comprises its edges, pull-up straps, and embossed patch. The older this bag gets, the better it looks. Inside, a back panel lined with bright, four-ply Taslan Nylon is subdivided into a sleeve for a tablet and smaller pockets for a cell phone, keys, and more. A voluminous, unstructured main compartment can handle a stack of records as easily as a weekend’s worth of clothing. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the Ranger Market Tote includes our lifetime warranty.Whether you’re looking for a bag to get you through your whole day or a traveling companion for a long weekend, the Tucker & Bloom Ranger Market Tote has the durability and craftsmanship to last a lifetime.
Waxed Canvas and Leather London Duffel Bag
Bring everything, including the kitchen sink, in the Tucker & Bloom London Duffel Bag. Updated with the season’s most durable fabrics, the bag has the space to get you through your longest trips. The London Duffel Bag begins with durable, water-resistant 18-ounce waxed canvas made in the USA by the Martin Dying and Finishing Co. of Bridgeton, New Jersey. We then went to Kentucky for the locally sourced, supple pull up veg tanned leather that makes up the bag’s thick shoulder straps, rounded grab straps, and
bottom panel. Finally, we finished with matte nickel-cast brass hardware and a Riri zipper for a bag that can withstand the test of time. Inside, a bright four-ply Taslan Nylon lining lets you quickly find what you’re looking for, even in low light. A sturdy, removable shoulder strap with shearling pad makes the heaviest loads comfortable during commute. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the London Duffel Bag includes our lifetime warranty. Whether it’s for a weekend, week, or longer, the Tucker & Bloom London Duffel Bag, updated with durable materials made in America, has space enough to spare.
Waxed Canvas and Leather Saddle Messenger Bag
When you only have the time and space for one bag, Tucker & Bloom designed the Saddle Bag to fill a wide range of day-to-day uses. Grab it and get on with it. The Saddle Messenger Bag is a messenger-style bag smaller than our famous North to South. It’s perfect for women looking for function without the overpowering size. Made from durable, water-resistant 18-ounce waxed canvas made in the USA by the Martin Dying and Finishing Co., the edges pop with locally sourced pull up veg tanned leather. A removable cross-body strap secures your stuff on the go. One main chamber provides ample room for a clutch or wallet, while the pockets of the back panel organizer house keys, cosmetics, a cell phone, and more. The bright, four-panel Taslan Nylon lets you find items even when the lights are turned down low. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the Saddle Messenger Bag includes our lifetime warranty. The Tucker & Bloom Saddle Messenger Bag is designed as a step up from the everyday purse. Elegant, refined, and yet oh-so-simple, experience the blending American craftsmanship, function, and fashion.
Waxed Canvas and Leather North to South Messenger Bag
Tucker & Bloom’s best-selling North to South Messenger Bag gets a fresh update with this year’s hottest materials paired with our world-renown craftsmanship. The North to South Messenger Bag begins with durable, water-resistant 18-ounce waxed canvas made in the USA by the Martin Dying and Finishing Co. of Bridgeton, New Jersey. We then went to Kentucky for locally sourced, supple pull up veg tanned leather for the bag’s trim, security straps, and embossed patch. We finished with matte nickel-cast brass hardware for a bag the only gets better with age. Inside, four-ply Taslan Nylon lines the back, including a zippered pocket to secure a wallet, phone, or other valuables. A wide-open main compartment can handle a stack of records or a laptop, and the front pocket further divides into smaller pockets for change, airline tickets, and whatever else you need access to on the go. A slip pocket on the back and two side pockets offer even more storage options. An optional, removable cross-strap lets you secure the bag while biking, and a sturdy shoulder strap with shearling pad makes the heaviest loads comfortable during commute. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the North to South Messenger Bag includes our lifetime warranty. Find out why so many people have gotten hooked by the Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger Bag, now in fresh seasonal materials.
Churchill Leather Belt
Tucker & Bloom loves the feel and smell of good leather, but mostly we love how long it lasts. That’s why we created the Churchill Leather Belt, designed to last you a lifetime and then be passed down to the next generation.
Our thick and supple Latigo Leather, sourced locally from Kentucky, is designed for years of use. As it ages, it develops striking patina unique to each piece. Edge painting provides a smooth, finished look. The warmth of the belt’s leather is offset by the nickel-
plated brass buckle, which is made to take a beating and keep on ticking. Cast brass rivets, hand-tooled punches, and contrasting stitching all complete the package.
Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the Churchill Leather Belt includes our lifetime warranty. Like a good wine or classic song, the Tucker & Bloom Churchill Leather Belt is designed to only get better with each passing day.
Waxed Accessory Pouch
The Tucker & Bloom Waxed Accessory Pouch was designed for a life on the road. Whether you’re switching bags or just looking to keep track of a wallet, lighter, or antique totem, find just what you’re looking when you want it. Made from durable, water-resistant 18-ounce waxed canvas from by the Martin Dying and Finishing Co. of Bridgeton, New Jersey, the Accessory Pouch will last longer than your iPhone earbuds. Unlined and minimalistic, this is a no-frills organizer within your favorite bag. Just like all Tucker & Bloom products, the Accessory Pouch includes our lifetime warranty.Whether you’re switching bags in a pinch or just looking to add a little structure to a tote or duffel, Tucker & Bloom Waxed Accessory Pouch is your home base for where things live.
Tucker and Bloom for Third Man Records
We recently collaborated on a limited run of our North To South Messenger bag and Deluxe North To South Messenger Bag with our friends over at Third Man Records! The bags are available in limited quantities at the their Nashville record store and in their web store for the holidays! We are honored to be making bags with them and have got to say that they turned out lovely! Go and get em they'll be selling fast!!
Rich Medina 45 Bag Launch Parties
45 Bag Launch Parties in Nashville, Philadelphia, and NYC
We love a good party and in honor of the release of our collaborative bag with Rich Medina we have decided to throw a few of them over the next couple of weeks. Check the list below for one in your area and be sure to come out. We've got a serious line up of DJs, giveaways, and maybe even some exclusive coupons! Hope to see you on the dance floor!
Nashville Friday July 26th at No.308
Philadelphia Saturday August 3rd at KFN
Tucker & Bloom Bags Announces Collaboration With Rich Medina.
Tucker & Bloom, a Nashville based bag company touting 30 years of industry experience proudly announces a new branded artist collaboration. Introducing the Rich Medina 45 Bag, a collabo with renowned Philadelphia taste-maker, DJ Rich Medina.
RICH MEDINA 45 BAG
Rich Medina 45 Bag
We have been working with DJ and jet setter Rich Medina on constructing a bag that works for his 7 inch records and hectic travel schedule We are really happy with the end result and will be adding the bag to our line up soon. In the mean time please check out this promo video we shot detailing the collaborative process. Enjoy
Tucker and Bloom Cosmo Baker Documentary
Here is a quick documentary we put together with DJ Cosmo Baker to highlight an upcoming collaboration on a version of our North To South Messenger bag. Cosmo has been using the North To South for a couple of years now, and has made a few suggestions to help cater the bag to fit his hectic jet-set lifestyle. We are really excited about the ideas churning, and look forward to the release of the bag.
Here is what Cosmo had to say about the colab on his blog:
For the past couple of years, for a DJ bag I’ve been using the amazing North To South Messenger Bag that’s made by Nashville based company Tucker & Bloom. As someone who has run the line of DJ bags over many years I have never found one that’s as versatile as well as stylish as this bag, and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to anything else. The cats who created it know exactly what a DJ needs, but when I started rapping with them a little about my insight as to how they could make slight adjustments here and there, we eventually came up with the idea that a true collaboration is in order. So stay tuned in the next few months for the release of the Cosmo Baker Signature Line of luggage by Tucker & Bloom. Booyah…
To start to promo the line, the fellas decided to tag along with me for a day in the life of Cosmo Baker and film it for a short documentary. They catch me on the streets of Money Makin’ Manhattan talking about wolves, spinning Gil Scott-Heron records for the Chances With Wolves show on EVR, eating Báhn Mì sandwiches, record shopping, and then motivating over to BK so I can shake my ass to almighty J.Rocc at Do Over / Tiki Disco at Roberta’s. All caught on glorious film. Hope you like it. I kinda do…
And so, without further adeu, here is the film…
Photos of the Cobble Hill Tote Bag
Here are a few photos of one of the new bags we will be releasing in our next update. The Cobble Hill Tote is a large chamber canvas tote bag with vegetable tanned leather straps and trim, a side pocket for a phone or an Ipod, and a key organizer. Be on the look out for this as well as other new bags from us shortly.
-THE BAG MESSENGER