From sun-soaked beach days to busy city afternoons, a canvas bag is a stylish companion that can carry your world with ease. Canvas bags have earned their place in the fashion lexicon as a timeless classic, loved both for their durability and versatility.

Every piece in our Canvas Collection showcases incredible craftsmanship and thoughtful design – and will be by your side for years to come! Keep reading for our top tips on keeping your canvas essentials in great condition, year after year.

Every piece from the Canvas Collection is carefully crafted with:

• 100% Italian cotton canvas in an array of rich shades
• Italian top-grain vegetable-tanned Vacchetta leather trim
• Distinctive woven Italian logo patch
• Select styles feature jewelry-grade 14k gold-plated turnlock hardware

Caring for your canvas doesn’t call for elaborate rituals or special products. These simple habits take just a few moments but deliver lasting benefits:

General Care

• After each use, gently brush away any surface dirt or dust
• Brush in one direction
• Handle your look with clean hands to prevent transferring oils and dirt
• Avoid overcrowding your bag, which can distort its shape

Spot Cleaning

• Address spots and stains immediately
• Use a white cloth dampened with mild soap and warm water to dab gently – never rub aggressively
• Take extra care around the leather trim and logo patch
• Avoid getting the unlined interior too wet
• Allow to air dry completely at room temperature

Surface Protection

• Keep away from rough surfaces
• Protect the Vacchetta leather trim from excess water exposure
• Watch for color transfer, especially with light-colored canvas
• Handle the gold-plated hardware with care
• Address any fraying promptly
• Do not use any detergents, soaps, or solvents on any area of the canvas or leather material.

Proper storage is essential for preserving both the canvas and leather elements.

• Keep away from direct sunlight to protect both canvas and leather
• Choose a cool, dry location
• Stuff with tissue paper to maintain shape – avoid folding the bag for long periods, as this can cause creases to set in

• Damp storage areas
• Overcrowded spaces
• Contact between hardware and canvas/leather during storage

• Brush off surface dirt
• Store properly when not in use
• Handle with clean hands
• Avoid placing on rough surfaces
• Keep hardware clean

• Soft-bristled brush
• Clean white cloths
• Mild soap
• Dust bag
• Soft cloth for hardware

There’s a timeless charm to a well-loved canvas bag that tells stories through its gentle wear. With proper care, your canvas pieces will remain stunning for many years. Like a good pair of jeans or that cherished college sweatshirt, a canvas piece that bears traces of your adventures embodies the essence of classic prep style – authentic, unpretentious and meaningfully yours.

Remember that each component – from the Italian cotton canvas to the leather trim and gold-plated hardware – deserves attention and care. If you’d like even more specific advice, our customer care team is ready to help with your canvas care questions.

Looking for more care tips? Explore our guides for the Pebble Grain leather and Florentine leather collections.