Carry your daily essentials in vintage military style with the COLIMBO Clara Bag 40's Apron Bag Custom in Olive Drab. Inspired by 1940s medical apron bags originally used to carry medicine and equipment, this practical pouch offers more storage than its size suggests.
Crafted in Japan from 100% cotton selvedge herringbone twill, it features custom print details themed around the historic Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas: once one of the largest army hospitals in the country, with 450 beds and more than 8,000 staff, and known for the extra barracks it built to treat wounded soldiers shipped in during wartime. The fabric goes through a special wash process, giving it subtle weave variations and a broken-in character right out of the box.
COLIMBO takes its name from the Latin word for the grebe, a waterbird known for the dense, weather-resistant plumage that keeps it warm through a life spent almost entirely on and under water. The label was founded by a vintage clothing expert with deep roots in outdoor and military gear, including work on the original REAL McCOY'S and early TOYS McCOY lines, and focuses on tough, small-batch pieces that pair American casual heritage with careful Japanese construction.
Part of the 2025 collection, this brand new bag measures approximately 29.0 cm high by 35.0 cm wide, making it a reliable companion for work or weekend outings.
COLIMBO Clara Bag, a custom 1940s-style apron bag from the 2025 Collection. Made in Japan from 100% cotton selvedge herringbone twill in Olive Drab.
Originally used for carrying pharmaceuticals and medical tools, this compact bag offers more capacity than its appearance suggests. It is washed for a distinctive worn texture, with uneven weaving and weave marks that are intentional COLIMBO design characteristics.
Free size: approximately H 29.0 × W 35.0 cm.
