FASHION / WOMEN
March 24, 2015

MARNI × PORTER | Second Collaboration Features Business Bags


MARNI × PORTER | MARNI × PORTER


Second Collaboration Features Business Bags



MARNI and PORTER, long-time collaborators, present their second collection, the "Business Collection." Available exclusively at MARNI Men's Shops in Hankyu Men's Tokyo, Hankyu Men's Osaka, and Shinjuku Isetan Men's Building.



Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu




Bold Color Block Prints Define the Collection


The "Business Collection" unveiled this season utilizes a new polyester material with an original print. The lineup includes six items, such as Boston bags, clutch bags, and a 3-way briefcase and 3-way duffel bag, both featuring backpack straps that are highly popular with PORTER. The bold color block print, a signature of MARNI's aesthetic, is particularly striking.

A green colorway is currently available for advance purchase at Hankyu Men's Tokyo and Umeda Hankyu Men's Building. An item combining a Boston bag with an ID case is also exclusively available at Hankyu Men's Building. Furthermore, the new blue colorway will be available for advance purchase at the "MARNI Spring Summer Collection 2014 Men's Limited Pop-up Shop for Blue," held from February 26th (Wednesday) to March 5th (Wednesday) at Shinjuku Isetan Men's Building.

Additionally, exclusive to this store, a clutch bag with a set of pen cases and a key case with a micro-check print leather strap, used in the Christmas collection, will also be released. The 3-way briefcase and 3-way duffel bag are scheduled for release in April.

This collaborative project began with MARNI's deep admiration for PORTER's high-quality bags. The leather straps attached to the items are the same as those used on MARNI's Italian-made bags. The printed material is woven in Japan, sent to Milan, and printed at MARNI's print factory. The MARNI logo is woven with the same thread as the PORTER logo, showcasing a fusion of details that beautifully blend the strengths of both brands.

Long Zip Wallet
Price | ¥27,000 (excluding tax)
Zip Wallet
Price | ¥12,000 (excluding tax)
Clutch Bag
Price | ¥35,000 (excluding tax)
Pouch
Price | ¥19,000 (excluding tax)