Light by design.
For the things you carry.
And the moments you notice.
Proposed size: 30 × 15 × 7.5 cm View proportions +
Outer body dimensions. Final measurements and usable space will be confirmed through sampling.
Less to carry.
More to notice.
It began with a camera,
a long walk and a simple need.
When Christopher Drake went out making street photographs, he wanted a bag that felt light, moved quietly and made it easy to reach what mattered.
Room for a changing day. Soft surfaces against precious gear and clothing. A strap that could sit close or hang long. Useful details, with a shape worth wearing.
That first bag became the starting point for Monofloat.
Soft on your things.
Easy on your day.
Carry lightly.
Soft nylon and a pared-back construction, designed to keep the bag itself from becoming the load.
Move quietly.
Concealed magnetic closures and a zipper-free interior. A quieter approach to carrying and reaching in.
Make a little room.
A flexible body that gives with what goes inside, with a generous opening and a high front wall.
The thought
is in the details.
Inside our first crossbody design.
Choose a detail to explore.
One soft material.
Inside and out.
The same soft nylon continues through the lining, closing the gaps and covering the surfaces your belongings touch. A considerate place for the things you value.
A little order.
Or an open space.
Two soft panels are stitched into the inside front wall. Fold them across the bag to separate what you carry, or lay them flat when you need one open space.
Small, concealed magnets hold the panels in either position. Just enough to keep them in place, with added weight kept to a minimum.
The same soft nylon throughout. No rigid inserts or scratchy fastenings.
Wear it close.
Let it hang.
A wide strap with the same soft feel as the bag. Adjust it for a shorter carry or a longer crossbody fit, and let the day decide.
Soft cloth where it meets your clothes. No separate shoulder pad, just one continuous idea.
Explore the strapOne colour.
Every detail.
Monochrome gives the shape, texture and movement their own space. Our first concept is shown in black.
Why this shape?
A light, soft approach to carrying, expressed in one colour. The diagonal flap, wide strap and flexible rectangular body give the design its character. A small black embroidered monofloat follows the angle of the flap.
Is it a dedicated camera bag?
Street photography is where it began. It is an everyday bag with soft surfaces and fold-flat dividers, giving you flexibility in what you carry. Fit and protection will be assessed with the final sample.
When can I get one?
The crossbody is still in development. Its final materials, dimensions, strap range and availability will be confirmed through sampling. The other items are concepts to explore.
Concepts being considered.
The bag comes first. These are some of the ideas we are considering next, shaped by the same light, soft approach to carrying. These are early explorations, with forms and details still to be developed.
Backpack
More to carry.
Both shoulders, hands free.
Camera strap
Soft, wide and adjustable.
For the camera that comes with you.
Square fold
A compact, squarer bag.
The familiar angle in a new form.
Laptop carry
A slim sleeve with a strap.
A small outer pocket for accessories.
Belt bag
Close to the body.
At the waist or across the torso.
Phone pouch
A compact vertical carry.
For the phone that comes with you.