Back view of a person with braided hair, wearing a denim jacket and a large backpack, standing against a plain dark background with a blurred motion effect.

Accessories Collection:
Design & Creative Direction

Two material worlds, one DNA

Two material universes coexist within the collection: full black vegetable-tanned leather and printed BIO PU canvas carrying the brand monogram. Same hardware, same lining, two expressions of the same brand DNA — a strategy spanning price tiers while preserving a unified design language across every reference.

For Saboteur, a brand with a strong identity — dark, urban, and unbound — this project extended the brand universe beyond its core into a full accessories line: bags, wallets, belts, and lifestyle objects. From creative direction to product development and launch, the collection was developed end to end.

For Saboteur, a brand with a strong identity — dark, urban, and unbound — this project extended the brand universe beyond its core into a full accessories line composed of 31 items: bags, wallets, belts, and lifestyle objects. From creative direction to product development and launch, the collection was developed end to end.

A signature closure system

The collection is built around a signature closure system inspired by airplane seatbelts, developed exclusively for the brand and used as a recurring design element across the entire line. This distinctive hardware anchors the collection's identity and ties every piece — from bags to belts — into a coherent product family.

A woman with short black hair and sunglasses wearing a black leather jacket and accessories, with chains and a device hanging from a belt, against a plain background.
A woman wearing sunglasses, hoop earrings, a chunky chain necklace, a black cropped blazer, and high-waisted khaki pants stands outdoors against a clear blue sky, with power lines and rooftops visible in the background.
Design sketches for the Saboteur accessories line, with material and hardware annotations
Black backpack with multiple compartments, straps, and zippers.
Close-up view of a black leather handbag with silver accents and a chain strap.
Close-up view of a black designer handbag with silver chain straps, metallic hardware, and a prominent label on the front.
A black leather belt with a silver buckle labeled 'Saboteur' resting on a foam block, surrounded by a coiled silver chain.
The image shows a person standing with their back to the camera, wearing a denim jacket and a backpack, with their hair styled in cornrows. The photo is in black and white, with a blurred motion effect on the person's right side, creating an artistic and dynamic visual.

CREDITS

Accessories Design / Creative Direction / Product Development / Collection Launch:
Rodolphe Melot for SABOTEUR