The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

bite bags Cristina Lloyd discovers a thing or two about aviation thanks to leather goods brand ASALI Designs which celebrates these distinguished heroes in their designs. eight cards, plus notes and coins. Made from genuine Italian leather, the cardholder is said to be a firm fa- vourite with the pilots themselves. The leather is soft and supple and the embossed Typhoon gives that extra edge. Another military group is the Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the dis- play team based at RAF Scampton. It was formed in late 1964 with an all-RAF team, replacing several un- official teams that had been sponsored by RAF com- mands. Red Arrows fans can have memorabilia such as the Navy Italian Leather Cardholder, a double-side cardholder made from Italian leather which comes with its own dust bag and bears the official sticker from the MOD (Ministry of Defence). The Red Arrows Coaster in Red is part of the ASALI Essentials range that was launched at the RAF Scamp- ton Airshow. This beautiful 10 cm by 10 cm leather piece with stitching around the edge displays the dia- mond 9 in the centre and can be purchased on its own or as a set. The Accessories Tray is super useful where you can store your keys, coins, cards, make-up, and more. The tray is made from 100% genuine embossed leather that has undergone a bespoke tanning process to achieve the special red colour. The Coin Purse in Black in genuine leather is a useful accompaniment to the basic cardholder and allows for a more subtle celebration of the famous display team. The Document Holder in Tan which can double as a ladies’ purse is made from Italian leather and displays the iconic diamond 9 image on the front. It is a great way to hold tickets and phones while attending the air- show. Loop it around your wrist when you need more hands than you have. The perfect companion for a weekend away or holiday, the Red Arrows Wash Bag in a choice of Red or Black is made from soft and supple Nappa leather. With plenty of room to fit all of your essentials, the wash bag has a wide opening mechanism that makes it easy to find them. The interior has a wipe-clean lining and a small zipped pocket, as well as an easy-move nylon zip in the same colour as the bag. The diamond 9 logo is displayed beautifully but subtly on the front, bottom, and right-hand side. The Chinook collection takes its name from the Boe- ing CH-47 Chinook, an American twin-engined, tan- dem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter. It has a Cardholder which can hold six cards or four-plus notes as well as a zipped pocket for a key or coins; a Key Ring; a Wash Bag that opens like a doctor’s bag and fits multiple full- size items inside; and Weekend Bag in Black with the usual detachable strap and dust bag; and Luggage Tags in Tan, all made from Italian leather and featuring the Chinook silhouette. All ASALI leather goods are available online on their website. https://asalidesigns.co.uk Images courtesy of Informare