MENS FASHION
TROUBADOUR
LAUNCHES NEW
EXPLORER COLLECTION:
LIGHTWEIGHT, WATERPROOF
RUCKSACKS IN TECHNICAL FABRICS
London brand Troubadour have launched a new line of four Samuel Bail, Troubadour co-founder, says: “Our bags have
lightweight, waterproof rucksacks inspired by their founders’ own always been inspired by what we do and how we live. I’ve had
personal adventures – from swimming the Channel to cycling across some amazing adventures cycling from Cairo to Capetown over
Africa. 12,000kms, swimming across the English Channel, rock climbing
Smart enough for work, tough enough for stormy weather or rough
terrain, these bags are engineered to perform brilliantly everywhere
from the meeting room to the mountaintop.
Each rucksack is made from lightweight, waterproof technical
fabrics with anti-microbial linings that never degrade. Each features
Troubadour’s signature super-strong zippers, specially engineered
shoulder straps. And three come with a detachable pouch that
doubles as a standalone portfolio or laptop case – perfect for when
you need to pop in to the office or a meeting while you’re on the go.
Every piece has its own ingenious twist. The Apex, with its retractable
bottle holders. The Bivy, which transforms into a tote. The Off
Piste, with an asymmetrical zipper that lets it open extra wide.
and ice climbing some of the world’s most challenging peaks
and completing ultra-marathons. The Explorer Collection pushes
performance further than ever before: waterproof fabrics, waterproof
zippers, super light construction, ergonomic straps. Everything you
need at work or in the wild.
We’ve created a collection that combines high functionality and
great design – day to day bags you can take to the office or the ends
of the Earth.”
The campaign for the collection, shot by the landscape
photographer Richard Gaston, features shots of Samuel in the
Scottish Highlands, putting the bags through their paces: swimming,
climbing, cycling and running, from loch to peak.
The Quickdraw, with its magnetic rolltop that makes light work of The Explorer collection will be available at
packing. troubadourgoods.com and select retailers from April 2019,
retailing from £135 to £185.
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The Art of Luxury
Issue 40 2019