Hello Oak & Rove Supporters,
First of all, we hope you are staying safe and healthy in these uncertain times.
As the world takes a pause in the effort to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are still pushing forward to get your bags delivered as safely and as quickly as possible.
We just wanted to give a quick update on the progress of the development of the Kennedy Weekender.
Fortunately, our factory and corresponding supply chains are back up and now operating at 80% capacity with improvements every week.
As our number one priority is to deliver the most stylish, high-quality and functional weekender on the market, we are making a few minor design and material changes that will improve the overall bag.
Our initial plan was to utilize an rPET material for the external body of the bag. However, during multiple tests, these materials did not meet our standards for exceptional quality and aesthetics.
Our goal was to use a sustainable material in order to reduce waste and lessen the environmental impact—but, if a bag cannot last you more than a few years, it is not sustainable after all. Due to this, we've changed the external material to an extremely high-quality, lightweight nylon twill that is water-resistant and very strong.
From an aesthetic standpoint, we wanted the bag to really have a luxurious look and feel. Although our initial prototypes looked great, we felt there was even more we could do to elevate the look.
We have since changed the two front pockets to full grain leather which matches the handles, shoulder strap, and trim.
We'll be sharing updated photos as soon as we get professional photos taken.
We're super excited to share this with you and appreciate your patience with us at this time.
As we mentioned in the previous update, the delivery has been pushed back due to the virus. However, we're still shooting for a delivery in May or at the very latest June.
Please stay tuned as things move forward.
-Oak & Rove Team
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