Under The Weather - Messenger Bags, Handbags and Accessories

April showers bring May flowers… & purses!

under-the- — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:11:57 +0000

Just finished turning all this:

into all this:

Very satisfying on a day that looks like this outside:

When these pieces bloom into finished purses, pouches and diaper bags they’ll sprout in our Etsy shop.

For now (until April 29 at midnight) you can take advantage of 25% off on all our current Etsy stock from previous seasons!

2013 Spring/Summer line coming soon!

under-the- — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:49:03 +0000

We’ve been busy filling orders and not gotten much new stock up for a while, but soon we’ll be posting a bunch of new items. We’ve added some new elements to our messenger bags, and some fun new handbag designs too. Take advantage of sale prices on old stock too!

Free shipping on all clothes, final clearance prices

under-the- — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:42:27 +0000

We’re clearing out our last few pieces of clothing at super low prices, with free shipping in North America and super-cheap shipping everywhere else. Sizes and colours very limited!
SHOP NOW

Facebook is where we will be updating more frequently

under-the- — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:14:19 +0000

“Like” us on FB

Where we will try to regularly post pictures and things of interest to us or related to UTW. Here’s what we posted today, an unforeseen collaboration.

A great bag with beautiful paint amid pretty cherry blossoms.
Bag by UTW, Paint by Priiide, Photo by solidaster

Check out solidaster’s photostream too, beautiful bike’s eye view of Tokyo.

We won’t post daily so if you want lots of stuff in your feed “Like” something else.

Cheers!

Our website will be down tomorrow, January 18, 2012

under-the- — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:58:32 +0000

UTW will “go dark” tomorrow to protest SOPA / PIPA legislation. While we respect copyright we cannot abide by draconian laws that limit or even deny legitimate free speech merely to protect the untenable market positions of companies that put profit above people.

Thanks to our friends in the USA for asking us to participate.

New UTWbags now available on Etsy

under-the- — Sun, 15 May 2011 15:02:40 +0000

We’ve been up to some new and different work around here, every day carriers like purses and pouches; such as this leather iPod/iPhone pouch and foliage print Foldover Purse:

Since most of these are limited runs, and may not become standard items in our lineup, we’ve set up an Etsy Shop for them rather than list them in our main web store.
So take a visit, browse around, and check regularly for new stuff!

We’re moving!

under-the- — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:09:35 +0000

For almost a decade Under the Weather has been in Toronto, inspired by the function and fashion of the streets, happy to be part of the thriving urban cycling community here. However it’s been a long term goal to relocate to eastern Ontario, to be closer to family, and the time has come for the move!

It’s been a difficult decision, because we love living and working in Toronto, and it will be hard to give up many aspects of living in such a great city. Of course we’ll visit whenever we get the chance, and we’ll also be closer to both Ottawa and Montreal to get our urban fix when we need it.

One side effect of this move is that we’ll no longer be able to deliver for free in Toronto. So if you live in Toronto and have had your eye on something but been putting off buying it, now’s your chance! We’ll be delivering for free in central Toronto until Saturday, April 9th, after which our regular domestic shipping rates will apply.

So thank you, Toronto, for a great ride: keep your cargo dry and the rubber side down!

Announcing the New UTWbags Shop

under-the- — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:08:32 +0000

It seems we’re addicted to change here at UTW, so it’s time for another website makeover, including a switch to a new shop system. It’ll now be easier to find a specific item that you’re looking for, browse an entire category, or scan the newest stuff at a glance.
Check out the new shop here.

We’ll also be launching a new shop just for our t-shirts in a little while, which will offer a much wider range of colours and sizes in our original graphics, plus new designs coming soon!

As with anything new there may be a few hiccups, but as always feel free to contact us if you can’t find what you’re looking for or have a specific request.

In Praise of Woolen Undies

under-the- — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:17:32 +0000

We all know wool is great, right? It insulates fabulously, even when wet, doesn’t get stinky like synthetics, and in lighter weights layers like nobody’s business. Right? Right.

OK, now that that’s settled, what could possibly be better for your winter riding (skiing, snowshoeing, walking, tobogganing, or lounging around) than custom cashmere/merino long underwear?

That’s just what you can get from Sartoria, a Toronto company that regenerates merino and cashmere into luxurious made-to-order underwear, undershirts and longjohns. Not only are they warm and comfortable, but they’re machine-washable too, so maintenance is a breeze!

Check them out at www.sartoria.ca, or at their Etsy store.

401 Richmond Artisans Marketplace

under-the- — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:06:59 +0000

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be at the 401 Richmond Artisans Marketplace again this year!

We’ll be introducing some great new products, things that will make great gifts and stocking stuffers. And if we don’t have what you’re looking for, there are over 20 other local artisans with hand-made products ranging from hats to soaps to stained glass, so you’re sure to find something for someone on your list (or yourself!).

The show runs December 9-12, at 401 Richmond Street West.

See updates of artisans’ work on Twitter.
Find out more about the event on Facebook.