Henry Cuir gets back to basics with this Pirogue Saddle Bag.
He certainly doesn’t reinvent the wheel here. The Pirogue looks like it could have been lifted from a horse’s back. Its curved shape is familiar and classic. The soft grained leather is in a soft nude tone which looks like it’s come straight from the tannery. The hue isn’t a show stopper, but in this world of colored leathers such a natural hue really stands out.
Though you might find it hard to believe, the Pirogue’s double compartment interior is actually more minimalist than its exterior. After all, on the outside we had the pale contrast stitching and button tab closure. Inside there’s, well, nothing. I’m not exaggerating folks. There are no pockets or other organizational aids. In fact, there’s not even a lining. It seems there’s a fine line between minimalist and unfinished. It’s a shame because that double compartment design had so much potential.
While I find Henry Cuir’s no frills approach intriguing, I can’t understand paying $1650 for it. That’s an awful lot to spend on a bag which offers us very little.
More Features of This Henry Cuir Leather Saddle Bag
- An adjustable cross-body strap
- Measures 12 x 11 x 5.5 inches
- Made in Italy
