Unboxing: Cash App Afterpay Dropshop Taps Linden Is Enough for the Ultimate Travel Tote
Whether planning your next summer excursion or enjoying a low-key staycation, one accessory will simplify your travels and add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe rotation: a holy grail tote bag. Soaking up the warm weather and good vibes, Cash App Afterpay's The Dropshop has partnered withLinden Is Enough, a brand celebrated for its heirloom leather goods, to develop a travel tote to debut exclusively onHBX.
Earlier this year, Afterpay rebranded to Cash App Afterpay – it's still the same great pay over time service, just with a fresh new look. The Dropshop is a shopping offer that provides access to artist-led collaborations and limited-edition merchandise, including footwear, apparel and specialty items launched by notable rising brands and some of today's most exciting independent creators. Inspired by the season of travel, Afterpay spotlightsLinden Is Enough, a small business that started on Etsy before expanding into a global online retailer. Founded by Daniel Caltik and Mariana Leite during their university studies, The Edinburgh-based brand adopts Moroccan leather-craft techniques, creating durable and undeniably chic leather purses, tote bags, briefcases and more — all designed to weather the ups and downs of everyday life.
Arriving in black and made from supple, shiny, full-grain leather, the Linden Is Enough x Cash App Afterpay Maxi Tote features a roomy main compartment with an unlined, suede interior, offering ample storage. A green hanging inner pocket and oversized outer slip provide easy access, with wide shoulder straps for long-wearing comfort and balanced weight distribution.
Effortlessly timeless with a vegetable-tanned leather construction that's buttery-soft yet hardwearing, it's a versatile silhouette meant to last a lifetime of adventures — and one of Linden's best-selling styles. A leather paper airplane bag charm accompanies the piece, adding another zesty pop of green to contrast the black exterior. In the latestHypemapsinstallment, Afterpay tapped DJ/modelYazmine Rosarioto traverse her favorite thrifting and nighttime spots in Miami, Florida, sporting the refined handbag during her eclectic travels. The limited-edition item retails for $340 USD and is exclusively available onHBX, starting today.
See the bag in action in the video and galleries above. Fashion lovers can find new designers and brands through The Dropshop. See more leather staples from Linden Is Enoughhere.
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