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Description

A keep-going-all-day bag

The Elvis & Kresse Large Post bag is made from genuine decommissioned fire-hose previously deployed in active duty for up to 25 years, fighting fires around the UK. A great all day, large handbag designed to be held in the hand, carried over the shoulder or as a crossbody. The Large Post Bag has an inside zip pocket, 2 additional poacher-style pockets and a lining made from reclaimed parachute silk. It comes with a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap. 

What can you fit in there?

Our large handbag is perfectly sized to keep everything you need for a day out: iPad or small laptop, phone, purse, keys, water bottle, lunch box, book, scarf and flats.

This large handbag is available in our signature red decommissioned fire-hose, the more rare yellow fire-hose and the Print Room version - an elegant combination of our signature decommissioned fire-hose and reclaimed printing blankets, re-engineered to create a visually stunning matt black textile that is strong and beautiful to the touch.

Features

  • Exterior: Choice of genuine decommissioned British fire-hose or reclaimed printing blanket
  • Lining: Reclaimed military-grade parachute silk
  • Handles and adjustable cross-body strap in genuine decommissioned British fire-hose
  • Available in Red, rare Yellow fire-hose, or Black printing blanket
  • Classic design
  • Sister to the smaller Post Bag
  • Internal zip pocket
  • Two internal poacher-style pockets
  • Presented in a reclaimed military-grade parachute silk dust bag, reusable as a shopping or delicate-wash bag
  • Etched Elvis & Kresse logo
  • Handmade with hand-painted and bound edges
  • Water resistant, Wipe-clean
  • Vegan
  • Repair service available
  • Free international delivery
  • 50% of profits go to The Fire Fighters Charity

Dimensions

  • Dimensions: H 23 x W 34 x D 18 cm
  • Handle Drop: 15 cm

THE FIRE-HOSE COLLECTION

We fell in love with London's decommissioned fire-hose back in 2005 through a chance encounter with the London Fire Brigade. We took this lifesaving material home determined to breathe new life into it and save it from its otherwise inevitable end in landfill.

Our Fire-hose pieces are more than just a collection, they represents a whole new kind of luxury. One that is sustainable, ethical, transparent, generous and kind.

Printing Blanket Range

We also offer a Printing Blanket version of our classic pieces. They are made from reclaimed printing blankets, rescued from the printing industry, and combined with our signature decommissioned fire-hose. The re-engineered black printing blanket creates a visually stunning textile that is strong and beautiful to the touch. This version maintains all the design features of the full fire-hose versions.

50% of profits donated

Since 2005 we have been rescuing all of London's retired fire-hose by lovingly handcrafting them into sustainable luxury bags and accessories. Every year since, Elvis & Kresse have donated 50% of the profits from the Fire-hose Collection to The Fire Fighters Charity. This heroic material, once used to save lives, gets a second chance to keep giving back.

Testimonials

So I think it should be mentioned (of course!) that one of the biggest attractions to your products are the ethics that drive them and their production.

I love that these materials aren’t going to landfill, and I love that the hoses continue to not only be of service to ex firemen and women through the funding, like one last life saver as they would’ve been on the job, but then they continue into a sort of retirement of their own?

Finally saved up for my Large Post Bag and LOVE IT!!!

Sarah

I love, love, love your bags and everything you do to stop materials going to landfill.

I have just acquired a yellow large post bag which I am smitten with.

Everything you produce is beautiful, please don’t ever stop.

Courtney