The Dolce Vita L'Original Medium Model beach bag is the compact version of Marinette Saint-Tropez's quintessential Mediterranean art of living. Against a white background, an exuberant composition blends branches of lemon trees laden with bright yellow lemons, delicate orange blossoms, vibrant green leaves, and ornamental azulejo patterns—those decorative ceramic tiles typical of the Mediterranean—in a vibrant palette that instantly evokes the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and the French Riviera. A visual ode to the dolce vita, printed on canvas, in an ideal size for light outings.
Crafted from 100% heavy canvas cotton, this bag offers a dense and resistant fabric. The all-over illustration covers the entire front and back, creating a lush and joyful tapestry effect. The azulejo patterns—rosettes, volutes, arabesques—intertwine with the lemon tree branches in an elegant layering, sometimes in the foreground, sometimes in watermark, giving the bag remarkable visual depth.
Three inscriptions adorn the composition:
— “BEACH FASHION STYLE” at the top left, in capital letters printed in the dominant color of the shade—a strong fashion statement.
— “Saint Tropez” in the center, in elegant cursive lettering created using a tufting technique—dense, textured yarn loops that create a tactile, soft, and voluminous relief, standing out beautifully from the printed pattern. The iconic signature, in relief, as if hand-embroidered.
— “WHERE ELSE? IN SAINT TROPEZ” at the bottom right, in printed capital letters—the rhetorical question that says it all. Where else? In Saint-Tropez, of course.
The edges of the bag are outlined with frayed fringes that subtly pick up the colors of the printed pattern—a delicate gradient of white, the dominant color, and green that adds a bohemian and artisanal touch.
Two short, round handles, covered in canvas cotton in the dominant color of the shade, are attached with matching reinforced tabs. The top zip closure secures all contents. Inside, a zipped pocket and an open pocket allow for organizing a phone, keys, and small essentials.
Two colorways, two Mediterranean atmospheres:
— Fuchsia: the azulejo patterns feature all shades of pink and fuchsia—from powder pink to deep fuchsia—mixed with yellow lemons and green leaves. Fuchsia handles and tufted lettering. The fringes gradient from white to pink and green. The joyful and feminine spirit of a lemon garden in Positano at sunset.
— Lagoon: the azulejo patterns feature all shades of turquoise and lagoon blue—from sky blue to deep aqua green—mixed with yellow lemons and green leaves. Lagoon handles and tufted lettering. The fringes gradient from white to turquoise and green. The fresh and luminous spirit of a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Medium size—perfect for a beach outing with essentials, a stroll through the market, lunch at the port, or simply to carry a bit of dolce vita everywhere without bulk. Generous enough to hold a light beach towel, a paperback book, sunscreen, and a wallet, while remaining compact and easy to carry.
28×24×15 cm.
