The Dark Duo
Meeting Izzy and Molly, the duo behind ProductThief, certainly made us think of Batman and Robin. Why?
Because they’re out to save the world with their monochromatic black leather pouches. Mysterious, simple, stylish and strong with tongue-in-cheek statements and objects embossed on them, ProductThief is out to save the world with their pouches - one boy and girl at a time.
Statements & Objects | Photo Credit: Producthief
First order | Photo Credit: Producthief
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While the concept and aesthetics of the pouches are minimal with as little design as possible, ProductThief insists on sourcing high-quality black zips to match for a cohesive look. Each pouch is lovingly handmade by Izzy and Molly, resulting in a process that potentially brings slight imperfections which they relish in.
Inspired by everything and everyone, ProductThief continues to strive for greater creativity in their work until the world is safe.
“Holy leather bags, Batman!” exclaims Robin.
"Huh?" asks Batman.
"The bags," explains Robin, "it's made out of leather ... and black ... you know."
"Oh," says Batman dryly.
"Holy leather bags, Batman!" exclaims Robin.
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HOME
Where do you live Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Personal style We are obsessed about Martin Margiela. [Maison Margiela]
Maison Margiela #1 - #23
Iphone or Android? We use both.
Travel Yes, please! Current top 3 on our list now would be
Raja Ampat Islands (Indonesia),
Machu Picchu (Peru) and it really would be a dream to be able to check out
Banksy Walled Off Hotel at West Bank (Palestine).
Photo Credit: Walled Off Hotel
WORK
Our workplace is where you will find us if you can’t reach us.
Office pet Izzy is annoying enough, we don’t need the animal kind.
Latest project We are working on some stuff that will be available only on Starchie. Yay!
Fave designer / project Maison Martin Margiela
Good design
“... is as little design as possible.”
Stationery We love OLFA’s black ultra-sharp snap-off blades
In your work bag Producthief Pouch contains
notebook,
random loose samples),
Macbook Air,
OLFA Knives & Blades,
Thermos & lots of receipts.
EAT DRINK
Local eat
Restoran Siu Siu (Seputeh),
Restoran Berjaya (Bangsar Baru),
JM Bariani House (SS18 Subang Jaya),
Durian SS2 (Petaling Jaya),
Agak-Agak (APW, Bangsar),
Video Credit: Agak-agak initiative
"A portion of our profits is channeled back to the community as we do in house training and development for vulnerable youth from vulnerable backgrounds." - Agak-agak Initiative
Rebellious Chickpea (Home Delivery),
Down To Bones (OUG).
Drink
BAIT (Bangsar Baru),
Pulp (APW, Bangsar),
League Of Captains (Slate @ The Row),
Mezza 9 (Publika),
The Berlin KL (Tun HS Lee).
Munchies Current favourites:
Kouign-Amann from The Bread Shop (Bukit Damansara),
Egg tarts from Croisserie Artisan Bakery (Bukit Damansara),
fruits & nuts.
In your fridge Fish, Meat, Avocado, Cereal & Milk
SHOP
Online shop The Outnet, Net-a-Porter
Fashion Martin Margiela, John Galliano, John Varvatos, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rei Kawakubo [Comme des Garcons]
Ai Wei Wei + Rei Kawakubo | Photo Credit: Improvised Life
Fave local shop Tsyahmi, Snackfood, Tarik Jeans, Thavia
We can’t live without OLFA’s black ultra-sharp snap-off blades, music, the internet & each other. [awwwwwww ...♡♡ ]
Magazine subscription We don’t subscribe to any but when we do buy our favourites includes Dazed & Confused, Monocle & Volt.