Text by Harriet Walker: “Freshly resurrected this season from the inner circle of hell: the bum bag: on the catwalks at Louis Vuitton, over the counter at American Apparel, and now king of weird Walter van Beirendonck has presented his own take on the style during Paris Menswear Week. Known for clashing colours, hyper-cool new fabrics and bold add-ons (he once attached a black leather dildo to the front of some bondage trousers, oo-er), Van Beirendonck has linked up with bag brand Chris&Tibor to make fanny-packs that spell out words, your initials, you name it… Or simply play it safe with one of the plane-shaped rucksacks instead.”

Chris&Tibor team just got back from Paris, where we were showing the Autumn Winter 2010-11 Collection to international buyers and press in the past few days. The presentation was really great, our showroom was located in the heart of Fashion Paris: The Marais. Literally next to the world famous Pompidou Center , Stravinsky Fountain and The Saint-Merri Church. We want to thank to everybody who have visited us…what a wonderful and successful week it was!

For the AW 2010-11 season, Walter Van Beirendonck has designed a collection of bags together with Chris&Tibor. The Walter Van Beirendonck + Chris&Tibor collection includes a large size rocket shape backpack, and a medium size messenger bag with laptop compartment and the signature 3D shape W letter on the front. In addition, there is several smaller belt bags made out of 3D letters, reading: Fly, Fire and W. Material variations: Waterproof Tetron fabric and a rich and smooth Italian cow leather. Colours: Black, Navy Blue, Khaki and Red.

We have also included some of our personal favorite moments from the show. Fantastic season, it is energizing, make you stop and think. We bet you cannot wait to to buy these amazing clothes and accessories.

Men headphones by Martin Blank, Women wigs and hats by Stephen Jones, Skirt sculptures by Elke Hoste and Lisandro Olmos.

We would like to share this cool and fun invitation for Walter Van Beirendonck show in Paris. Walter is showing the AW 2010-11 collection on the 22 January 2010, Love=War on Hate. Check this space for the catwalk images, we will also post some exclusive backstage shoot and of course the collaboration bags: Walter Van Beirendonck + Chris&Tibor. Anyone up for the W-Ride?

Walter Van Beirendonck is the latest cult designer label for Chris&Tibor Collaboration Project. Debut at Paris Mens Fashion Week on the 22 January at 2pm. Watch this space for the updates!