The New ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG: Create, travel, be prepared for every photography adventure EVERYDAY.
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For the Artist Photographer
Have you ever looked for the perfect, everyday photography bag? Look no further: the ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG is optimized for any creative adventure which awaits you.
Endless Possibilities: Convertible Bag
Innovative Tri-Hybrid Design
1. CROSS BODY MESSENGER:
Use only the long strap on ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG to wear cross body on your shoulder for quick access.
2. SHORT STRAP:
Use only the short strap to keep the ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG close.
3. SECURE DOUBLE STRAP:
Use both straps around your shoulder and cross body to keep your ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG close and protect your bag from thieves while traveling.
4. HANDHELD PORTFOLIO:
Remove both straps on ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG to be use as an on the go handheld portfolio or insert.
Perfected Design
We researched, tested, and perfected the design for the ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG for several years to bring together function and design.
- Durability: All of the components have been tried and tested: from the hand-stitched threading to the brass components and premium leather.
- Art: ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG is beautiful, timeless, and over the years it will develop unique patina from your artistic adventures.
- Inspired: We designed the bag for the photographer artist who chooses elegant functional design.
- Minimalist design: Three pockets to store your small compact camera, iPad, phone, notepad, and pencil.
Aesthetics & Proportions
- Outside dimensions: Length: 11 inches, Height: 8 inches, Depth top: 1 inch, Depth bottom: 2 inches
- Designed bespoke for the iPad. Three compartments total to fit iPad,small compact camera, phone, notebook, pencils, film.
- Adjustable Long Strap: length minimum 27.5 inches, maximum 50 inches
- Short Strap: length 18 inches
ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG [Prototype Photos]
Note that final bag will be slightly different than pictured.
HAPTICLABS INNOVATION
HAPTICLABS is our experimental playground to develop small, limited edition projects and collaborations with local artists and artisans. ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG will be handmade on demand and shipped out from California. We make our leather products in Saigon and honor Saigon–we loved our time in Saigon; Cindy’s family has a close familial connection to Saigon; and we are deeply inspired by the lively hustle of young Vietnamese artists and entrepreneurs in a city textured by a profound history.
Unlike huge anonymous factories, the entire operation is Eric, Cindy, our sisters (Annette and Jennifer), and the local artisans Lan and Uyen. We are transparent about the labor practices behind ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG because we are proud of it and love it.
Global Entrepreneurship
We lived in Vietnam and are very cognizant of global inequality, especially in labor practices. This is why we price our products the way we do. We work directly with artisans who set above market prices for high end artisanal craftsmanship. We do not run a wholesale factory, but support honest and beautiful work.
We spent years perfecting the design, workshopping different versions with the Saigon artisans. Each ERIC KIM PORTFOLIO BAG is made with love and shipped with care from California.