Story

Our story began in 2015 with architect and founder Cece's need for a functional yet elegant way to transport large-format drawings. Like many architects and designers, she often carried odd-shaped papers and objects that never fit in traditional bags. Cece decided to craft a solution for herself. Not knowing how to sew, she used paper, elastic, and a wooden dowel to create a prototype for a bag that could carry Tabloid/A3 paper without forming creases or folds. Her pared-down solution, Enveloppe, evolved into a collection of practical accessories that reflect a quiet ingenuity through size, structure, and versatility. Each design is tailored to meet the needs of different creative types: architects, designers, artists, photographers, writers, and more.

 

DESIGN. Guided by architectural roots, our designs seek a harmonious balance between strength, utility, and beauty. Each YUL: piece aims to showcase a basic, functional beauty that achieves more with less—a theme that's consistent throughout the collection. Long live Vitruvius' principles: firmitas (strength), utilitas (function), and venustas (beauty). 

MATERIALS. Our carryalls are constructed using a thick 3mm drum-dyed vegetable tanned pebbled leather combined with our signature oak wood and bungee cord closure. All materials are hand-selected from local suppliers, allowing us to ensure the highest quality while supporting Montreal’s small but mighty manufacturing industry.