Say hello to Marquitos!
Marcos Mafia, founder of Mafia Bags, is one of the first DOERS we met in Buenos Aires in 2012 when we opened our first office and warehouse. Along with Gastón, our co-founder and CEO, they took their first steps in the world of entrepreneurs without knowing that one day they would meet again in the Big Apple. CHEERS!
While one was studying architecture and developing shoes for everyday life, the other was trying to create the perfect bag to carry wetsuits around the world from recycled sails. I know what you might be thinking. There isn't really a direct and clear connection between both brands, but at the same time, there is. Fundamental values such as passion, the desire for adventure, the belief that things can be done differently... continue to unite our paths. And for us, that's what really counts.
Always on the move :)
And it's really hard to keep up with Marquitos. By plane, by bike, on a surfboard, or on foot... He has the energy of all of us combined! See for yourself one of the latest city tours we did with him! Luckily, the first samples of the RESISTANCE CANVAS were already in the city :) Now, let's go back to his mission and why we believe it's relevant and inspiring. By creating his perfect bag for globetrotting wetsuits and a refined collection of versatile backpacks and bags that were added to the family later...
Mafia Bags has recycled 16,489 sailboat sails.
Amazing, right? As Marcos likes to say, "When you get a Mafia Bag, you also get a piece of the ocean, supporting the local community and sustainable practices." It doesn't get any better than this.
Thank you, Marquitos, for being our BROTHER and inspiration.
We can't wait for our next adventures, trips, and barbecues together!