Piping: The Cornerstone – The Guard and The Guide.

The piping is the second most significant factor affecting the value of the classic flap bag, right after the condition of the leather. It is truly a hallmark of precision in construction craftsmanship and authenticity, and that’s for two main reasons:

1. The primary value of the 11.12 classic flap bag lies in its structure and shape, which are determined by both the leather and the piping. The piping provides a defined and crisp edge, acting as a structural reinforcement that prevents sagging and deformation. It ensures the bag remains firm and maintains its shape over time.

2. Piping serves as a guide for seam stitching, ensuring that the seams are straight and aligned. It also acts as a guard for the corners, ensuring they remain uniform and well-protected.

Piping helps maintain the shape and firmness of a bag's corners by distributing stress and strain, adding strength to the edges and corners to prevent bending or collapsing. This helps the bag retain its shape and prevents corners from becoming soft. So once we see bent or collapsing corners, it means the piping has weakened, indicating the bag was well-used and not maintained, which tells a much deeper story about your bag.