{"product_id":"tote-bag-cefalu-plissiertes-satin-40-48-cm-multitudes","title":"Tote Bag Cefalù – Pleated Satin · 40 × 48 cm | Multitudes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULTITUDES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe tote bag that looks like a painting — four earthy tones, concentrically framed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Cefalù is for those who love colour but don't need noise. Chocolate, amber, forest green, cream — four tones arranged as concentric frames around a calm, bright centre. The result is a bag that always looks considered, regardless of what you wear it with — and one you simply enjoy looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eConcentric frame composition · Pleated satin · Warm Mediterranean palette · 100% recycled polyester · Made in Italy · Machine washable · Timeless design\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWho is the Cefalù the right gift for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tote bag is the gift for people who express their sensibility through everyday objects. For the friend with a genuine sense of colour, the colleague who prefers a considered accessory over something loud. As a birthday or housewarming gift — anywhere a timeless, thoughtful piece is the right thing to give. Whoever carries the Cefalù doesn't need to explain anything: the bag speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eThe colours: chocolate, amber, forest green, cream\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cefalù doesn't work with stripes — it works with frames. Dark chocolate forms the outer edge, matching the handles. Then a narrow band of warm amber, followed by a broader ring of deep forest green, and finally the quiet, light cream centre. The composition recalls the layered architecture of an old Sicilian town: stone, patina, vegetation, light. Four tones that don't compete — they simply coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% recycled polyester in a pleated satin finish — resulting in a silky soft surface with subtle texture. The handles are made from durable grosgrain ribbon in chocolate brown. Made in Milan by Multitudes, a label that treats colour design as a genuine discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100% recycled polyester · Pleated satin finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e40 × 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHandles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGrosgrain · Chocolate brown · Durable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine wash 30°C · Hand wash possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMade in Italy · Multitudes, Milan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho is the Cefalù the right gift for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eFor people with a genuine sense of colour and an appreciation for considered design — the friend with her own aesthetic, the colleague who loves beautiful everyday objects, someone who notices craft and composition. As a housewarming gift it's immediately useful and genuinely beautiful; as a birthday gift it works for someone who has everything but appreciates something thoughtful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDon't four colours look too busy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eNo — because the Cefalù doesn't use stripes, it uses frames. The tones are concentric, not side by side. The eye reads the composition as a whole, not as an accumulation of colours. That's the difference between colour design and colour chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the Cefalù go with many outfits?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — the palette of chocolate, amber, green and cream is earthy and grounded enough to work with almost anything. With monochrome looks (especially black, beige, olive) it acts as a considered accent; with patterned outfits, its structured composition provides a calming anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Cefalù a good Mother's Day gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAbsolutely. A beautiful tote bag is a gift that gets used every single day — and the Cefalù gets noticed every time. For the mother who values considered details and prefers something timeless over something trendy, it's an ideal choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow large is the bag in practice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003e40 × 48 cm — this is a full-sized everyday bag. Laptop, book, shopping, jacket: everything fits. The Cefalù is elegant enough for the office and practical enough for the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I machine wash the Cefalù?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — a gentle machine wash at 30°C works perfectly, as does hand washing. The recycled polyester holds its shape and colour well. After washing, simply reshape and hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs pleated satin delicate?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eLess than you might think. The polyester satin is robust and easy to care for — light scratches disappear with a quick wash, and the pleated structure protects the surface in daily use. Not a material for caution, but for real use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat can I pair the Cefalù with as a housewarming gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Cefalù stands on its own — no additional gift needed. If you'd like to add something, fill it: a candle, a book, a fine food item. The bag then becomes both the wrapping and the gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat makes the Cefalù different from other tote bags?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe concentric composition is genuinely unique: no stripes, no simple colour block pattern — but a nested rectangle design that reads like a design object. In a world of uniform tote bags, the Cefalù is immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Cefalù compare to the Bagheria?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Bagheria has six equal vertical colour stripes — a rhythmic, bold colour statement. The Cefalù works with concentric frames and a more earthy palette. For those who prefer something slightly quieter and more architectural, the Cefalù is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULTITUDES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour tones, concentrically layered — architectural colour design for every day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Cefalù by Multitudes follows a clear design principle: chocolate, amber, forest green and cream are arranged as concentric frames around a bright central rectangle. Not pattern — concept. The way good architecture works. A tote bag that doesn't need explanation. It simply carries itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eConcentric frame composition · Pleated satin · Earthy Mediterranean palette · 100% recycled polyester · Made in Italy · Easy care · Silky-matte surface finish\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDesign: Concentric colour composition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cefalù works with frames rather than stripes. Chocolate brown forms the outer edge — matching the grosgrain handle. A narrow amber band follows, then a broader forest green stripe, and finally the calm cream centre. The layering recalls the architectural strata of a historic old town — each layer a different period, material, or tone. The result is structured and calming at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eColour composition \u0026amp; styling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palette of chocolate, amber, forest green and cream is earthy enough to work with almost anything — and specific enough to make a statement. Against black or beige, the Cefalù reads as a colour accent with conviction; with olive tones or terracotta, it creates a tonal conversation that needs nothing more. This is colour design without volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% recycled polyester in a pleated satin finish — a finely textured surface with a silky sheen that avoids high gloss. The pleating gives the material depth and conceals light everyday wear. Grosgrain handles in chocolate brown: durable and shape-retaining. Made in Milan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100% recycled polyester · Pleated satin finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e40 × 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHandles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGrosgrain · Chocolate brown · Durable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine wash 30°C · Hand wash possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMade in Italy · Multitudes, Milan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich outfits work best with the Cefalù?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Cefalù works best with muted, tonal looks: black, beige, olive, mustard, brown. The bag then provides the structured colour accent. With bolder outfits, the earthy palette acts as an anchor — calming without being dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the design principle behind the Cefalù?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eConcentric rectangle composition: each colour tone encloses the next. This creates depth and structure rather than flatness. It's the same principle used in good architecture and classical painting — the frame as a design tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs pleated satin suitable for everyday use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — the 100% recycled polyester in pleated satin finish is robust, lightweight and easy to care for. The texture conceals everyday wear better than smooth surfaces. And the bag is machine washable at 30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat makes the Cefalù a design object?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe colour concept is clearly compositional — not decorative. Four specifically chosen tones in a defined arrangement that together make a visual statement. That is more than bag design: that is applied colour design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the pleating leave permanent creases or marks?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eNo — the pleated polyester structure is shape-retaining. Light pressure marks in daily use smooth out on their own or after hanging. The surface leaves no permanent marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Cefalù compare to the Pozzallo and Bagheria?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eEach bag in the Multitudes collection has its own compositional principle. The Bagheria shows six equal vertical stripes; the Pozzallo uses graphic circles and strong contrasts. The Cefalù is the most architectural — concentric, structured, earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Cefalù lightweight to carry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — the recycled polyester is very light, and the grosgrain handles sit comfortably on the shoulder. When fully loaded (laptop, book, essentials), the bag holds its shape well and doesn't distort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Multitudes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54748835807500,"sku":"WRS_0004_00_CF","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/262623-CEFALU-Multitudes-satin-pleated-tote-bag-plissierte-Satin-Schultertasche-Tasche-side-mood-2130.jpg?v=1775311921","url":"https:\/\/charlesandmarie.de\/en-fr\/products\/tote-bag-cefalu-plissiertes-satin-40-48-cm-multitudes","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}