Lightning Newspaper Bag Two-Tone
〈Cautions〉
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*This product is manufactured using special processes during printing and washing, so the number of items available at one time is limited. Once the current sales period is sold out, additional orders will take longer to deliver.
The deadline is Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Orders placed between Monday, August 4 and Sunday, September 21 will be shipped sequentially from late January 2026* (Japan time).
Based on vintage designs from the 1960s that are both pop and classy,
this gem has been rearranged with thicker canvas fabric!
The Lightning custom-made newsprint bag, released in the summer of 2023, was a huge hit. The project began when we discovered a rare vintage piece with patch pockets on the sides, and we decided to create a custom version that retained the original details while adding subtle adjustments.
This is the second installment. As you can see, the standout feature is the vintage-inspired two-tone design! While two-tone designs became more common starting in the 1960s, the classic font and refined quality of the print are reminiscent of earlier versions. We imagined what a Lightning Magazine newspaper bag might have looked like in that era, aiming for a design that is both playful and sophisticated, with a strong vintage vibe.
The material used is a thicker, approximately 19-ounce (No. 6) canvas, with a two-tone design in natural (unbleached) and orange. As mentioned previously, one of the major appeals of this design is its ability to age and develop a vintage-like faded appearance due to strong sunlight. This time, we have retained that element while emphasizing the vintage aesthetic in the design. The orange parts fade, and the natural parts become worn and dull, giving the entire bag a charming vintage-like aged appearance. The thicker canvas fabric has also been reinforced with stronger stitching and rivets, enhancing the bag's durability. This allows you to use it daily and enjoy the aging process.
The details remain the same as before. The adjustable strap, designed with cycling in mind, is still present. We custom-ordered an adjustment buckle for the wide strap (approximately 6.5 cm), allowing it to fit snugly against the body. Additionally, the side patch pocket is large enough to hold a 500ml PET bottle, making it extremely practical.
Covering the opening of the bag with the flap will look like this. You can remove one of the snaps and use the flap inside, or remove both snaps and snap the openings of the bag together.
There are patch pockets on the sides. These pockets are a faithful reproduction of the original vintage design, but they are a perfect size for holding a 500ml plastic bottle, making them extremely convenient and easy to use.
All prints are made using pigment dyeing. With use, the fabric will age to take on a vintage look.
The main part is printed in orange and black rubber. We used a classic font, so despite the pop colors, the overall impression is elegant.
The thick strap, approximately 6.5 cm wide, is an unusual size for a newspaper bag! We also had the adjustment hardware custom-made to match this width. You can freely adjust the fit to your body according to the situation in which you use it!
Last time, we used 14.5 ounce canvas, but this time we used a fairly thick canvas fabric weighing approximately 19 ounces (equivalent to No. 6). In addition to sewing, the strap section has been reinforced with rivets.
It also comes with an inner patch pocket with a divider. It is ideal for storing personal items and small items such as books and smartphones.
Size & Spec
■ Size
Bag overall: approx. 35 cm (length) x 45 cm (width) x 28 cm (depth)
Strap: adjustable from approx. 52 to 95 cm
Canvas: 19 oz. cotton canvas
*Due to the wash treatment, the actual size may differ from the measurements listed.
delivery period
・Orders placed until July 17 2025: Scheduled to be shipped sequentially from mid-November 2025.
・Orders placed between July 22 and July 27: Scheduled to be shipped sequentially from late November 2025.
・Orders placed between July 28 and August 3: Scheduled to be shipped sequentially from early December 2025.