The OFF-WHITE Katsu Meteor Neck Bag (2018) is constructed as a compact neck-worn accessory, translating small-scale utility objects into a suspended, body-adjacent format. The design reflects Off-White’s late-2010s exploration of hybrid accessories, where streetwear codes intersect with industrial detailing and modular function.
The form is defined by a reduced, rectangular body paired with an elongated strap system that allows the piece to rest centrally on the chest. The silhouette reads as minimal yet deliberate, with the primary pouch acting as the core volume while secondary elements introduce layered functionality. The addition of a detachable pouch extends the composition, reinforcing a system-based approach to small leather goods.
Rendered in black calf leather, the surface maintains a smooth, uniform finish, emphasizing material quality over overt graphic intervention. Subtle branding and hardware elements are integrated within the structure, allowing the object’s form and configuration to carry visual weight. The inclusion of the secondary leather pouch introduces contrast in scale while maintaining coherence through material continuity.
As part of OFF-WHITE’s accessory output during this period, the Katsu Meteor Neck Bag sits within a series of compact, wearable objects designed for portability and visual presence, blurring the boundary between accessory and equipment.
Material:
– Black calf leather
– Metal hardware
Details:
– Neck-worn compact bag construction
– Primary pouch with extended strap system
– Includes detachable black leather pouch
– Smooth leather surface with minimal branding
– Lightweight, body-adjacent carry format
– Released in 2018
