“Chris Liu e Tibor Matyas, i due giovani designer di accessori, based in London, del brand Chris&Tibor, dopo le collaborazioni con designer internazionali come Juun.J, Veronique Branquinho e Romain Kremer si alleano al genio eccentrico e minimal di Mister Walter Van Beirendonck per l’A/I 2010-2011. I due designer hanno iniettato la loro carica futurista e concettuale, urban e sperimentale sulle “rocket backpack”: curiose borse multitasca in 3D. Zaini o marsupi in cui poter infilare di tutto, dal laptop alle chiavi, dal portafogli agli altri elementi essenziali della vita quotidiana. Lettere dell’alfabeto assicurate alle spalle o alla vita da cinghie e realizzate in tetron, un materials tecnico e deluxe waterproof e dai colori fluo. Per non passare inosservati. (EB)”

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The last week we asked you to tell us which Chris&Tibor bag is your favorite one and post it on our facebook page. We received 84 entries and here are the result, the three most popular bags from our e-shop.

No.1
“Clerkenwell” Tote. Black leather bag for £455
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No.2
“Bank” Office Bag. Brown crocodile print leather for £525
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No.3
“Chris&Tibor for Juun.J” Black leather Tote with wallet for £675. This trendy bag is from our designer collaboration with Juun.J
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This great unisex bag is from our designer collaboration with Juun.J

Brown leather shoulder tote with wallet on detachable leather strap, front zipped compartment and strap/buckle detailing. Chunky gold zipper. This edgy modern bag has an easy to wear feel with an urban look.

Click here to buy it now. Price: GBP 770

Style Guide: Chunky knit cardigan by Chloe, Emmeline square-frame metal sunglasses by Tom Ford, Zip-front stretch leggings by Alexander Wang, Leather lace-up boots by Bottega Veneta, Heart stud earrings by Vivienne Westwood, leather bag by Chris&Tibor + Juun.J

This great bag is from our designer collaboration with Juun.J

Black leather shoulder tote with wallet on detachable leather strap, front zipped compartment and strap/buckle detailing. Chunky silver zipper. This edgy modern bag has an easy to wear feel with an urban look.

Click here to buy it now. Price: GBP 675

Style Guide: Top by Rick Owens, Vest by Damir Doma, Trainer by Adidas Originals, Trousers by Maison Martin Margiela, leather bag by Chris&Tibor+Juun.J

Fashion Trend: Urban Warrior.
Find Chris&Tibor’s “Moorgate” Backpack in the Mate Magazine. The bag is on the left side, black leather with silver/black film. Chris&Tibor is featured together with Kris Van Assche, Strom, Juun.J, Raf Simons, Linda Farrrow, Yohji Yamamoto, Damir Doma, Bikkembergs, Camel Active, Trek, Rick Owens, Ducati, Gareth Pugh, Swatch

If you want to buy “Moorgate” leather backpack, visit our online shop or send us an email with your enquiry.

Chris & Tibor for Juun.J reversible large leather bag from the Spring Summer 2009 Collaboration Project. Available in three colours: White, Brown and Black. Price: GBP 545

Buy this bag online at ASOS.com

Style Guide: Sunglasses by Cutler and Gross, t-shirt by Dior Homme, leather belt by Prada, jeans by Notify Jeans, shoes by Maison Martin Margiela, leather bag by Chris&Tibor for Juun J

Words: Naomi Attwood, photography and styling: Britta Burger.

“Riddle me this one reader. When you’re looking at a garment or accessory, in this case stylish man-bags, what makes the connection in your mind back to its creator? Some designers have clearer visual signatures than others. There’s no mistaking a Westwood number for example. Despite the slick functional appearance of the Chris & Tibor collections, there’s an unmistakable thread running through the pieces created by Chris Liu and Tibor Matyas, two London based designers producing the kind of bags that they themselves need to facilitate their rapid fire lifestyles.
This year the design duo have worked on not one but four distinct collections. One with Belgian designer Veronique Branquinho – five pieces envisioned for stylish travelling; and another with Korean designer Juun J – shiny bags to complement his menswear pieces. Third, they have collaborated with the French designer/ dancer Romain Kremer on the miniature neck bag and wallet bag which are ideal for promenading avec ipod and packing your party essentials. And then of course, their own very personal collection.
Chris and Tibor name all the products in their own range after locations in London. Their SS09 range is called Angel, after the Angel, Islington. Asked to sum up the collection in three words the boys came up with “Angel, rubber and backpack” and revealed their recommendations for some free time in the capital. “We love to walk around East London and City area, especially a quiet weekend day in the City, it is mixing old and new, and wicked.” Finally, when asked to comment on their urban client base Chris said that, “We love to see someone wearing our bags, we say ‘hello’ to the person as well as the bag like an old friend. Many of Chris & Tibor’s followers are girls who are fed up with girly bags. They are up for something cool, creative, challenging but still luxurious.” Advice then, for those who believe Londoners to be unfriendly? Try wearing a piece of Chris & Tibor and perhaps you’ll get a more positive response in future. For more information see www.christibor.com.”