Customizable vintage leather crossbody phone bag — Voyageur MESSAGER
✦ Free laser engraving
Tax included
In the box
- 1 crazy horse leather phone bag
- 1 adjustable leather shoulder strap with lobster clasps
All you need to know
Crazy horse leather Swivel clasp ✦ Free laser engraving The Voyageur MESSAGER crossbody phone bag captures the look of old-fashioned messenger bags, scaled down to fit a phone. Crafted from brown crazy horse cowhide with a waxed, aged finish, it has a slim, vertical silhouette measuring 12 × 17.5 × 5 cm. Its flap secures with a metal swivel clasp: a half-turn is all it takes to open or close it, with no magnet. Below, a main zippered compartment holds a smartphone up to 6.9 inches, while the back features 4 card slots trimmed with rivets. It is worn across the body with an adjustable leather shoulder strap attached by two removable metal clasps. Hands-free, your phone stays protected and your cards within easy reach: it is the ideal accessory for exploring a city, visiting a market, attending a concert, or commuting. Laser engraving is free: initials, a first name, or a date for a truly personal men's leather accessory.
Crazy horse leather, naturally vintage
Crazy horse leather is cowhide treated with oils and waxes after tanning. This gives it a rich feel, nuanced color, and that "well-loved" look that suits messenger bags so well. When folded or rubbed, the wax shifts and the leather lightens: this is what gives it character.
On the MESSAGER, this leather develops a patina over time: the flap, shoulder strap, and corners gradually take on a lighter, softer color. Small scratches often fade with a simple rub of the finger. The laser engraving stands out more clearly, creating a subtle, elegant contrast.
Why you will love it
The MESSAGER spirit
Today's mail, in pocket size
Before instant messaging, there were messengers: couriers, mail carriers, and news runners, with a leather bag across their chest and the flap securely closed over the day's news. The Voyageur MESSAGER captures that spirit, adapted to what carries our messages today: the phone.
In the morning, slip in your smartphone, two or three cards on the back, turn the clasp, and put on the shoulder strap. Whether you are going to a market, exploring a city, attending a concert, or cycling, everything essential is right there, flat against you, with nothing else to carry.
As the seasons pass, the crazy horse leather lightens in the most-used areas, and the initials engraved on the flap mark a bag unlike any other.
Free engraving
Your name on the leather
The first engraving is free: enter your initials, a first name, a surname, or a short date in the personalization field on this page. On crazy horse leather, the laser reveals a lighter, elegant, and durable finish.
For more — engraving a logo (company, club, event) or an additional text area —, check the desired option in the “Engraving options” box, just below the add-to-cart button.
Ready to go in 4 steps
MESSAGER or BIVOUAC?
| Feature | Voyageur MESSAGER | Voyageur BIVOUAC |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Flat flap bag | Small thick pouch with handle |
| Dimensions | 12 × 17.5 × 5 cm | 12.5 × 18.5 × 6 cm |
| Closure | Flap with metal swivel clasp + zippered compartment | Two zippered compartments |
| Cards | 4 slots on the back, on the outside | 4 slots on the inside |
| Back pocket | No | Open passport-sized pocket |
| How to wear | Adjustable leather shoulder strap | Adjustable webbing shoulder strap and leather handle |
| Phone | Up to 6.9 inches | Up to 6.7 inches |
| Free laser engraving | Yes | Yes |
Good to know: the main compartment fits smartphones up to 6.9 inches, for example, an iPhone 16 Pro Max or an Android smartphone of the same size. With a thick or flap case, make sure your phone does not exceed approximately 16.5 × 8 cm: the bag measures 17.5 × 12 cm on the outside. The phone is not included.
Tip: to keep the bag flat and elegant, store your everyday cards on the back and use the main compartment for your phone, a few tickets, or a key. Once or twice a year, condition the leather with an colorless cream to keep it supple.
Technical specifications
| Type | Crossbody phone bag |
| Material | Crazy horse cowhide |
| Color | Aged coffee brown |
| Closure | Flap with metal swivel clasp (no magnet) |
| Main compartment | Zippered, for smartphones up to 6.9 inches |
| Exterior storage | 4 card slots on the back, riveted |
| Height | 175 mm |
| Width | 120 mm |
| Thickness | 50 mm |
| Shoulder strap | Leather, adjustable from 36 to 68 cm in height |
| Attachments | 2 removable metal clasps |
| Personalization | Free laser engraving |
| Contents | Bag and shoulder strap (phone not included) |
Please note: crazy horse leather naturally develops marks with use; these nuances are part of its charm and are not defects. Avoid prolonged exposure to rain and let the bag air-dry if it gets wet, away from a radiator. As leather is a natural material, its grain and color may vary slightly from one piece to another. The phones shown in the photos are not included.
A gift they will wear every day
Engraved with their initials, the Voyageur MESSAGER is a men's leather gift that can be used the very next day: for a birthday, Christmas, or Father's Day, for someone who hates bulging pockets or who travels light. It is also perfect for anyone who loves the look of vintage bags.
For teams, a seminar, or a corporate gift with a logo: the first engraving is free, and to engrave a logo (company, club, event), simply select the option in the “Engraving options” box, below the add-to-cart button.
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Frequently asked questions
Which phones fit in the MESSAGER bag?
The main compartment holds smartphones up to 6.9 inches: for example, it is compatible with the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 in all sizes, including the Pro Max, as well as most Android smartphones of the same size. The bag measures 17.5 × 12 × 5 cm on the outside. With a very thick case or a flap case, make sure the whole does not exceed approximately 16.5 × 8 cm. The phone is not included.
How does the clasp work?
The flap closes with a metal swivel clasp: turn the central piece to release or lock the tab, like on old-fashioned messenger bags and satchels. It is a mechanical system, without a magnet, that stays securely closed even when the bag is shaken. Below the flap, the main compartment is also closed with a zipper, for double protection of your phone. The metal clasp, with an aged gold finish, also contributes to the bag's vintage look and ages beautifully with the leather.
How does it differ from the Voyageur BIVOUAC pouch?
The MESSAGER is a flat flap bag, closed with a swivel clasp, with 4 cards on the back and a leather shoulder strap: it is worn flat against the body, like a mail carrier's bag. The BIVOUAC is a smaller, thicker pouch with a leather handle on top, no flap, two zippered compartments, a passport pocket on the back, and a webbing shoulder strap. The first focuses on style, the second on capacity.
How is the shoulder strap adjusted?
The leather shoulder strap is adjusted using a metal buckle, for a wearing height of approximately 36 to 68 cm. Short, it keeps the bag close to the chest; long, it is worn across the body, at hip height. It attaches with two removable metal clasps: you can remove it to slip the bag into a larger bag, or replace it with another shoulder strap. Like the bag, it develops a patina over time and softens with use.
How does the free engraving work?
The first engraving is free. Simply enter the desired text in the personalization field on this page before adding the item to the cart: initials, a first name, a surname, or a short date. The engraving is done with a laser directly into the leather: it marks the material deeply, for a sober and durable finish that does not fade over the years. On the bag's flap, 2 or 3 initials, a first name, or a short date offer the most elegant finish.
How can I add a logo or additional engraving?
The first engraving is free. For more — engraving a logo (company, club, event) or an additional text area —, check the desired option in the “Engraving options” box, just below the add-to-cart button: €14.90 for a logo, €5.90 for an additional text area. It is the ideal solution for a corporate gift in your company's colors, a club or association keepsake, or to add a date and message in addition to the initials.
Is it genuine leather?
Yes, the bag is made of crazy horse cowhide, as is its shoulder strap. This leather, treated with oils and waxes, has a waxed and aged look, and it lightens slightly where it is folded or rubbed: this is what creates its patina. Small scratches often fade with a simple rub of the finger. To maintain it, a colorless leather cream once or twice a year is enough. As leather is a natural material, each bag presents slightly different nuances.
