Vlieger & Vandam — Messenger Bag “Gun” in Black
A timeless crossbody piece from the iconic Guardian Angel collection. The Messenger Bag Gun pairs Vlieger & Vandam’s signature gun embossing with heavy grained European leather — equal parts statement accessory and everyday workhorse.
It’s compact, but never compromise: wear it crossbody through the city, keep your essentials organized, and let the front embossing do the talking.
Bold by design. Quietly functional. Unmistakably Vlieger & Vandam.
Key Features
- Signature gun embossment on the front — the brand’s most recognizable design motif
- Heavy grained leather sourced from Dutch, Spanish and Italian tanneries
- Zip-top closure with soft fabric lining
- Zipped outside pocket for quick-access items
- Zipped inside pocket + internal slip pocket for cards, phone, notebook
- Old nickel hardware for a refined, vintage-industrial finish
- Adjustable leather strap: 70–121 cm — sits comfortably on the shoulder or across the body
- Compact daily format: 28W × 18H × 8D cm / 11 × 7 × 3.1 in
- Made in Poland in specialized European leather workshops
Materials & Craftsmanship
Vlieger & Vandam is known for outspoken, interdisciplinary design and innovative embossing techniques. Each bag uses premium European leathers and is produced in specialized workshops — no mass-market shortcuts, no cheap coatings. The result is a bag that feels substantial, ages beautifully, and carries a strong artistic point of view.
How to Wear It
- Crossbody for everyday city wear
- Shoulder-carry for a sharper, editorial look
- Pair with tailored coats, denim, leather jackets, or minimalist techwear
It works for men and women — the silhouette is unisex, the attitude is not.
What Fits Inside
Phone, cardholder, keys, sunglasses, compact wallet, small notebook, lip balm, earbuds — everything you actually need, nothing you don’t.