Malle London

Makers of luggage, apparel and adventure accessories British waxed canvas and leather have been used in travel pieces for centuries. Malle strives to find new applications for these noble materials.

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► Makers of luggage, apparel and adventure accessories

On the edge of known territory and getting lost – that’s where the fun is, that’s the adventure. Whether you’re crossing a city or a continent, being prepared to get lost is the guiding principle of Malle, established in London in 2012 by British designers Robert Nightingale and Jonathan Cazzola.

Fusing considered, thoughtful design with British utilitarian style, Malle raises the bar in luggage, outerwear and adventure accessories. All Malle pieces are guaranteed for life, designed to age well and built to last. Travel needs are always evolving. The physical and digital tools we carry often change. Transport methods and the requirements of the adventures we embark on continuously create new demands. Malle continues to evolve the key designs in its permanent collection while carefully developing new designs. Each Malle product is a result of the removal of unnecessary detail, creating a pure, refined and utilitarian piece. Every design is extensively field tested in some of the most extreme landscapes and weather conditions. Each piece is handcrafted in the Malle workshop from the finest British materials, including British waxed canvas, organic cotton, bridle leather and solid welded brass hardware. British waxed canvas and leather have been used in travel pieces for centuries. Malle strives to find new applications for these noble materials, to be used in smart and intuitive ways, combining them with new and advanced materials such as shock-absorbent armour, waterproof membranes and reinforced padding for comfort and support. Since each piece is made for life, and as part of its sustainability mission, Malle proudly offers care advice and repair support, if needed, to ensure each product continues to go the distance – and back again. Malle’s signature waxed canvas is made in Scotland, by the oldest waxed canvas producer in the world. It was established in 1864 and produces the highest-quality waxed canvas that was originally developed for the sails of tall ships in the 15th century. The company is very proud of this provenance in travel and transport, built into the very heart of their fabrics and the subsequent Malle DNA. Each year Malle hosts The Malle Mile, the most inappropriate motorcycle race in London, as well as The Great Malle Rally, the longest motorcycle rally in the UK. The latter takes riders through 1,250 miles of the wildest and most beautiful landscapes in mainland Britain, from the southern tip of England to the northern tip of Scotland.

Above, left ► The Lost Collection, with the guiding design principle of being ‘Prepared To Get Lost’.

Above ► During stage two of The Great Malle Rally, teams rode the Applecross Pass in Scotland with the Isle of Skye in the distance

Below, left ► The John hybrid backpack, handcrafted in full leather, converts into a shoulder bag.

Below, right ► The Bonnie backpack, Malle’s first backpack designed for women. Malle London