Moleskine to launch leather bags

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Moleskine, the company famous for its luxury notebook collections, is set to launch a line of high-end leather bags in a bid to expand its market reach.

The accessories rang, which marks the company's first entry into leather, will include a selection of leather bags and wallets which pays homage to the company's heritage, according to WWD.

Designed to target the "urban traveler", the items - comprising five wallets including card and passport versions, a tote and a backpack - will be produced in Italy by Milan-based Vittorio Venezia.

Prices range from $190 for the tote to $325 for the backpack. The wallets run from $59.95 to $89.95. They will be sold at Moleskine stores, on the company's Web site and at other retailers such as Amazon.com.