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Musettes
Project type
Core-Range
Date
2021.4
Location
Manchester
Musettes have been around, for about as long as folk have been professionally cycling. Traditionally used by team-managers, passing race-supplies to the pro's during a race; Musettes are easily-slung over the shoulder, keeping essentials to hand when needed.
Typically, the construction of musettes has always been the same as a classic tote-bag... kept as simple/cheap as possible, they'd usually be a flat piece of fabric, with a single strap & a single pop-stud to close. As a consumer/user: I was always a bit confused why these bags always sucked SO much...
Looking at the classic musette, I knew it didn't need much, but it definitely needed a lil sutt'n-sutt'n to just make it work within my own lifestyle. I'm kinda long/awkwardly shaped, which means two things...
Firstly- fixed-strap-length is no good for me- it may not fit over my shoulders/across my back & I don't wanna have a bag hoisted up, somewhere uncomfortable; just because that's the length the strap is- makes no sense. Secondly- that flat shape of the classic musette is fantastic, for making them from flat-pieces of fabric. That flat shape is just amazing, for marking out flat-pieces, with flat/straight rulers.. That flat shape is great, for cutting out flat-pieces, on a nice big flat desk... HOWEVER. put that flat shape on a 3D body & there's a lil bit of misalignment to be found.
Alongside the plain2see-problems, presented through flat forms; was a single-pop close, offering little-to-no security of contents, whilst on the move. With the problems at hand, the solution was clear... the bag needs to have some depth & not be a flat shape, the strap needs to adjust for each & every user & it would be reeeeeal nice if it just ACTUALLY closed.
Enter the Musette (By Be) the shape was inspired by teabags, the strap is designed to work for almost anyone & believe it or not, these badbois actually close alll the way across the top!
Similar to most Bits (By Be)- Musettes are typically handmade to order, with custom options available upon request. They're designed for a day-out, giving you enough room for a light-jacket, bottle & some snacks- or, as many cans as you can fit (think it was around 8 last time I tried!)















































