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AMY x BEARA BEARA
Limited Edition Camino
Designed in collaboration with Amy
Q: When did you first discover Beara Beara, and what stood out to you?
A: I first discovered Beara Beara during my university years, about six years ago. At the time, my friends and I were really drawn to handcrafted leather bags, and Beara Beara stood out to me not just for its vintage and elegant design but also for the cultural story behind the brand. Although I couldn’t afford one back then with my part-time job income, it planted a seed in my heart. I made a promise to myself: when I successfully got accepted into a master’s programme in the UK, I would buy a Beara Beara bag as a reward for all the hard work I had put in.
Q: How do you feel the brand's spirit aligns with your personal style or values?
A: What truly draws me to Beara Beara is your strong commitment to social responsibility and cultural exchange, the values that deeply align with my own life experiences. For four years, I worked as an English teacher in a remote rural area in eastern Taiwan. The community had limited educational resources, and many of the children had never had an opportunity to learn English. I brought teaching materials and support from the city, hoping to make a difference by offering them a glimpse of an English world and the confidence to explore it. During that time, I witnessed not only the gap between urban and rural areas but also the importance of how social resources are delivered. It’s not just about access but making those resources truly meaningful and sustainable for the people receiving them. That experience shaped my belief that sharing knowledge, respecting cultures, and acting with responsibility.
Your collaboration with Bolivian artisans is about mutual respect, empowerment, and storytelling. Every bag carries a real narrative behind it. In the same way, I hope to live a life that creates value through cultural respect and purposeful contribution.
Q: Were there any specific needs or everyday problems you aimed to solve through the design of AMY CAMINO?
A: When I was designing the limited edition CAMINO, my main goal was to solve what I personally experience as a content creator and a tutor, who is always on the move. As someone juggling daily life and video production, I often find myself carrying not just the usual essentials like a phone and wallet, but also a camera, lenses, batteries, and other filming gear. However, I noticed that most camera bags on the market are either overly technical style, or stylish bags lack the structure and protection needed for equipment.I wanted to create a bag that truly blends function with aesthetics, something beautiful enough for daily wear, yet structured and reliable enough to protect professional equipment.
Q: Beyond appearance, what detail or function of the bag matters most to you, and why?
A: Beyond appearance, one of the details I care most about is the wide shoulder strap. I put a lot of thoughts into this choice because I wanted the bag to go beyond just looking unisex. The wide strap helps distribute weight more evenly across the shoulder, making it more comfortable for men to carry with support, while also allowing women to wear it in a shorter, more stylish way.
Q: What does this bag represent to you? Have you given it a personality or symbolic meaning?
To me, this bag is like a physical representation of my journey in chasing dreams. The exterior is made of leather, symbolizing the resilience and commitment I developed while living and starting my business in the UK. The interior features traditional Scottish tartan, a meaningful tribute to my time in Edinburgh, where I earned my master’s degree and professional certifications. Its size fits a camera perfectly, and it was only after arriving in the UK that I began using a camera to document my life and create videos. I believe this bag carries my stories and spirit within.
Q: What kind of feeling or mood do you hope this bag brings to the person who wears it?
A: I hope this bag brings a sense of convenience and ease to its wearer. With this bag, people only need to take it with you, I mean no need for extra bags or worries, because everything you need, including your gear, fits comfortably inside. This design allows people to feel relaxed and confident wherever they go, so they can focus on living and working without distractions.
Q: How do you usually choose your bags? What kind of design instantly draws you in?
I usually go for bags with a vintage vibe because I feel like they have a story and never go out of style. I also care a lot about how practical and comfy they are to carry. If a bag can easily match different outfits, that’s the one I just can’t put down.
“AMY CAMINO is the companion through which I see the world with my eyes, capturing both my dreams and everyday life.”
—— Amy