Keep it long, treasure it long.

unisex vasco

The LEATHER OLD TOTE BAG SMALL is a tote bag with a simple design that highlights the leather's texture. The vintage processing applied to every detail gives it a unique texture, and it has a simple yet striking presence. When you touch the leather, it has a mysterious texture that feels sturdy and at the same time feels familiar. The more you use it, the more you will love it, and you will want to take it with you on any trip as your one and only favorite.

The vintage processing is not limited to the bag itself, but also to the packaging and tags, and the included drawstring bag is dyed. This item conveys vasco's strong desire and commitment to convey the charm of vintage to more people.

Commitment to long-lasting use

The LEATHER OLD TOTE BAG SMALL tote bag is based on leather bags that have been used to carry luggage outdoors since the 1960s. Another point is that the bag is lightweight and simple to use, with no lining or pockets. When you think of vasco, you might think of rough, heavy, thick leather, but this bag uses different leather for the body and handle, making it lighter and easier for women to choose.

The small size is minimalist, with just the right capacity to hold your essentials when going out, such as a mini wallet, pouch, valuables, and smartphone. The design is lean in both appearance and functionality, and it is easy to pick up regardless of gender, and it is especially nice that the leather quickly becomes familiar to your hands, making it easy to pick up and use every day.

The uneven color that is unique to hand-dyed bags and the expression of the leather give them a unique charm. The more you use vasco leather, the more you can enjoy the aging process that gives it a glossy look, and this bag is no exception. It has a vintage look from the beginning, but you can also enjoy the flavor it gains the more you use it.

The simple and easy-to-use vasco bag is also recommended as a gift. It is easy to use and can be used for a wide range of occasions, such as going out on holidays, traveling, and business situations, so it would make a great birthday gift or Father's Day gift for people who like leather items, or for someone special.

Things that do not lose their luster even over time

The treasure-like bags found in vintage shops attract the hearts of many people. However, it is extremely difficult to find a vintage item that will last for years or even decades. You want a genuine, unique style that you can accompany for a long time. Vasco products can make that wish come true.

The founder of Vasco was originally active as a buyer of used clothing. However, while vintage items are very attractive and popular, there are limits to the number and restoration of them. In the midst of this, he took the initiative to start making things, wanting to share the appeal of vintage with more people. Named after Vasco da Gama, a great navigator who pioneered new continents during the Age of Discovery, this brand has a strong desire for people to use bags with a texture that lasts a long time, and even today, without going against its name, it is a brand that continues to evolve with an insatiable spirit of inquiry.

Vasco's manufacturing, a journey through time

Vasco is a brand that creates bags and leather accessories based on the concept of "travel tools." The concept of travel tools also means "something that will remain even if it is selected out," and they create heavy-duty items that do not lose their luster even over time.
Manufacturing is based in Higashi-Nakano, Tokyo. They create original spaces by completely renovating old buildings with their own hands. They teach us the charm of space and manufacturing being one.

Vasco craftsmen are well-equipped with skills and sense, and they do all the steps from pattern making to sewing and finishing by themselves, rather than following an assembly line. This is why you can feel the brand's strong commitment to even the smallest nuances. The cowhide leather used is finished with a traditional technique called "hill dyeing" to give it a vintage-like, rich texture. Hill dyeing is a technique that originated in the Santa Croce region of Italy in the 19th century, and its appeal is the vintage-like shades of color and changes over time. However, hand-dyed leather has become extremely rare now that drum dyeing, which aims to achieve uniformity, has become mainstream. Although there are only a few craftsmen who can hand-dye, it is a technique that Vasco has continued to inherit since the brand was founded. After dyeing, the leather is carefully polished using a puff machine, and then sewn, beaten, and finished with care.