{"product_id":"tote-bag-smeralda-plissee-satin-40-48-cm-multitudes","title":"Tote Bag Smeralda – 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\u003eA pleated silk-effect satin tote bag in light blue and red – light, generous and machine washable. Smeralda by Multitudes, Made in Italy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eSmeralda is the tote bag by Multitudes: a pleated tote in silk-effect synthetic satin, 40 × 48 cm, in a light blue and red colour combination that evokes the colours of the Mediterranean coast. The satin handles are strong and durable; the plissé fabric gives the bag structure and volume without adding weight. And because everyday bags need to be practical: Smeralda is machine washable at 30 °C. Made in Italy by Multitudes, the Milanese label for pleated bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eSilk-Effect Satin · 40 × 48 cm · machine washable 30 °C · Made in Italy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eSatin and plissé\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe material is silk-effect synthetic satin: a fabric that reflects light and therefore reads differently depending on how the light falls. The plissé folds amplify this effect – each fold breaks the light slightly differently, giving the light blue and red pattern a vivid depth that flat fabric could not achieve. Satin handles in the same material hold the bag together as a single object and are strong enough for everything a full day brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 40 × 48 cm, Smeralda is a generous everyday bag: room for A4 documents, a book, a light jacket and everything else the day requires. The open construction makes access fast and uncomplicated; the plissé structure still gives the bag enough shape to stand upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultitudes is a Milanese label entirely devoted to pleated bags – from concept to production in Italy. The result is bags that set themselves apart from ordinary tote bags through material and quality of construction, without compromising on everyday comfort.\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\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmeralda Tote Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlissé tote bag\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\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic satin, silk effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHandles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSatin handles (strong, durable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour \/ pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLight blue and red, multicolour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine wash 30 °C gentle cycle or hand wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMultitudes\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\"\u003eIs Smeralda really machine washable?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes – Smeralda can be washed at 30 °C on a gentle cycle, or by hand. Low spin speed recommended. The plissé folds retain their shape when air-dried; do not tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow much fits inside the Smeralda tote bag?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAt 40 × 48 cm, Smeralda is a generous everyday bag – A4 documents, a laptop up to approx. 13\" (in a sleeve), a book, a water bottle and personal accessories all fit comfortably. The plissé gives the bag depth; it stands securely even when full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhere does the name “Smeralda” come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eSmeralda is the Italian word for “emerald” – and a reference to the Costa Smeralda, the famous coastline of Sardinia. The light blue and red colour palette evokes the luminosity of Mediterranean water and summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs Smeralda suitable for different occasions?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes – Multitudes describes its tote bags explicitly as versatile: elegant enough for an evening out, comfortable and roomy enough for everyday use, shopping or travel. The silk-effect satin fabric sets it apart from an ordinary cotton tote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for the satin handles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe satin handles are made from the same silk-effect satin as the bag body and are described by Multitudes as strong and durable. Handles and body are washed together at 30 °C on a gentle cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes Multitudes offer the tote bag in other colours or styles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMultitudes offers its tote bags in various named models and colour variations. Browse our Multitudes collection for all available styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs Smeralda suitable as a gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eSmeralda is a gift for women who appreciate everyday companions with real character – the pleated silk-effect satin in light blue and red makes it immediately clear on opening that this is not an ordinary tote. Made in Italy, with care for the details. Click on “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu for larger quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does “Made in Italy” mean for Multitudes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMultitudes is a Milanese label – all bags are produced in Italy using quality materials and craftsmanship that reflects the high standards of Italian textile production. The plissé technique requires precision; each bag is finished accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmeralda Tote Bag – order now or give as a gift.\u003c\/p\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\u003eMultitudes, Milano – Smeralda: a pleated silk-effect satin tote bag, 40 × 48 cm, light blue and red. An everyday object with a surface. Made in Italy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eMultitudes is a Milanese label entirely devoted to pleated bags. Smeralda is the tote bag of the collection: open construction, synthetic satin with silk-effect finish, a light blue and red colour mix that evokes the Costa Smeralda, and satin handles strong enough to last for years. Machine washable at 30 °C – because design and everyday life should be compatible. Made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eSilk-Effect Satin · 40 × 48 cm · machine washable 30 °C · Made in Italy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eSatin, plissé and the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSatin fabric reflects light – that is its fundamental quality. Combined with the Multitudes plissé folds, a surface emerges that reads differently depending on how the light falls: the folds break the light at small intervals in slightly varying ways, giving the light blue and red pattern a depth that flat fabric cannot provide. Carried on a sunny day, Smeralda is a different object than in the soft light of an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 40 × 48 cm, Smeralda is generously proportioned – a real tote, not a symbolic bag. The satin handles carry the same material as the body, which defines the bag as a coherent object. The plissé gives it structure without taking away its lightness – Smeralda is a bag that looks good even when empty.\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\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmeralda Tote Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlissé tote bag\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\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic satin, silk effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHandles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSatin handles (strong, durable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour \/ pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLight blue and red, multicolour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine wash 30 °C gentle cycle or hand wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMultitudes\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\"\u003eHow does the silk-effect satin plissé create its visual effect?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eSatin has a weave structure that reflects light more strongly than standard fabrics. The plissé folds create adjacent surfaces at slightly different angles – each fold reflects the light a little differently. The result is a surface with visual depth that changes with movement and varying light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes Smeralda hold its shape when empty?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe plissé fabric gives Smeralda enough internal structure to stand upright even when empty. The bag does not collapse; it has a defined form that is further accentuated by the contents. A well-filled Smeralda stands securely on any surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is Smeralda designed for as a tote – everyday, travel, beach?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMultitudes positions its tote bags as versatile: spacious enough for shopping, elegant enough for an evening out, light enough for travel. The size of 40 × 48 cm makes Smeralda a practical main bag; the silk-effect satin finish sets it apart from an ordinary cotton tote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhy does the light blue and red pattern connect to the name “Smeralda”?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eSmeralda means “emerald” in Italian and references the Costa Smeralda, the famous coastline of Sardinia. The colour palette – light blue like the Mediterranean sea, red like a Mediterranean sunset – translates that association into the object. Not a literal quotation, but a clear mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmeralda Tote Bag – discover it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Multitudes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54835811647756,"sku":"WRS_0004_00_SM","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/287187-Tote-Bag-Smeralda-Multitudes-getragen-Modell-tote-bag-smeralda-worn-model.jpg?v=1781686124","url":"https:\/\/charlesandmarie.de\/en-fr\/products\/tote-bag-smeralda-plissee-satin-40-48-cm-multitudes","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}