# Premium Handcrafted Luggage monte & coe is a Toronto-Based Brand Producing Small-Batch Luggage By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-coe References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/premium-handcrafted-luggage-made-in-canada) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/monteandcoe) monte & coe is a design-focused Toronto brand producing high-quality, small-batch luggage accessories. Dedicated to keeping production local and meeting the changing needs of the busy young urban professional, monte & coe's line of luggage is both practical and long-lasting, designed carefully to stand the test of time. Handcrafted from [full grain vegetable tanned leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-james) and Italian wool felt, monte & coe's line of luggage staples is inspired by the need for a [versatile and stylish weekend bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bennett-winch-weekender) at an accessible price point. In addition to being passionate about supporting the local economy and in regards to the quality materials used, monte & coe operates eco-friendly, sustainable production methods. Currently running [Indiegogo campaign](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/premium-handcrafted-luggage-made-in-canada#/story) in order to maintain ultra local production, monte & coe has created a list of campaign perks that make supporting a local brand and its city while picking up a piece for yourself a singular and convenient experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Small-batch Luggage:** Opportunity for other companies to adopt eco-friendly and sustainable production methods for niche markets like college students or business commuters. - **Local Production:** Cities looking to bring manufacturing back can use the success of monte & coe to reinvest in and create local production jobs. - **Italian Wool Felt:** Current manufacturers can research the possibility of using Italian wool felt in high-end product lines to attract customers with a luxurious taste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** More fashion companies can adopt eco-friendly materials and local productions to lessen their environmental impact. - **Travel Industry:** Companies can offer premium luggage options for frequent travelers looking for durable and stylish luggage with eco-friendly manufacturing methods. - **Urban Business Services:** Businesses specializing in catering to busy urban professionals can collaborate with local artisans to offer unique and locally-made products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Toronto Luggage Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-store.md) - [Premium Travel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-blue-hybrid-luggage.md) - [Collaborative Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-x-brooklyn-coach-works.md) - [Fashion-Forward Luggage Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-and-simonmiller.md) - [Aluminum Travel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-aluminum-collection.md) - [Canadian Expandable Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandable-luggage.md) - [Colorful Functional Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-1.md) - [Spa-Like Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-toronto-store.md) - [Premium European Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-leather-collection.md)