history:
property of... is a collection of men's bags & accessories that was launched in autumn 2006 by cafe owners & design collaborators peter teo & richard chamberlain.
     
branding:
the brand name ' property of... ' was crafted to refer to the identity of the product owner rather than to a designer. this is reinforced through our signature ' identity tag ' labelling and further highlighted by ' names & faces ' id visuals.
   
concept:
the collection was conceived in cafes over many cups of coffee and further developed around the simple idea of creating useful, well-made and considered products that reflect the designers interest in a clean function led design aesthetic.
 
design philosophy:
whilst appreciating and being informed by the construction and function of classic men's bag and accessories, the property of.. team endeavors to create its own design identity incorporating the best of old and new design values. bags and small goods are formed to be practical and reliable whilst reflecting modern needs and use with pockets, details and hardware placed and sized accordingly.
   
materials:
our products are formed using traditional hardwearing materials such as waxcloth & vegetable tanned leather which are used alongside contemporary coated tarpaulins and distressed canvas.
   
team & locale:
the brands small creative team is based from their design studio & workshop in Singapore.
   
retail philosophy:
the roots and founding retail ideals of the company have been influenced and shaped by the culture of cafes which it owns and operates.... the daily changing cast of characters, the activities, events and ' life ' that unfold within these urban oasis are a constant source of ideas and inspiration. From the outset the small collection has been presented alongside the company's cafe, in part to attract a likeminded customer but also to create a fully integrated space which is both dynamic and vibrant.....(www.pscafe.sg)

stockists:   
the property of... collection is currently available in selected stores across North America, Japan and Europe.