Welcome to our list of 10 Designer Bag Brands You Might Not Know!
If you ever get tired of hearing about the same bag brands over and over, this post is for you! Forget about Louis Vuitton and Dior, here I’ll show you 10 brands that are just as amazing as the most famous one but you might not know.
So, without further ado here are 10 Designer Bag Brands You Might Not Know:
1. Delvaux
The oldest luxury goods house in the world is today so luxurious but at the same time so under the radar that it is the epitome of quiet luxury. Founded in 1829 in Brussels, Delvaux is a truly Belgian brand, in fact, it is even older than Belgium, since the Kingdom of Belgium was only established one year later, in 1830. If Delvaux is renowned and celebrated for the quality of its creations, it is in large part thanks to the meticulous, skilled craftsmanship that is at the heart of the company’s legacy and strategy. The leather goods are handmade on the brands ateliers and have long been royalty favorites. In 1883 Delvaux was granted the title of ‘Purveyor to the court’, meaning they were the official supplier of leather goods to the Belgium royal family.
The brand’s most important handbag designs are the Tempete and the Brillant!
2. Polène
Polène is a Parisian leather goods brand founded in 2016 by two brothers and a sister. The brand’s collections embody confident and classical designs combined with fluid and graceful curves. Inspired by the work of designers such as Madeleine Vionnet, Mariano Fortuny and Madam Grès, folds were incorporated into the collections, thus enhancing the leather’s malleability and strengthening the sculptural aspect of the designs. The brothers’ expert knowledge and passion for quality pushed them to use the best hand-made artisan production in Spain. This brand has a big cult following, with some people comparing it to Hermès!
Its designs are understated and elegant, and in my opinion, nothing could be better!
3. Moynat
Moynat is Parisian Maison with a storied heritage of unique imagination and uncompromising savoir faire. A quiet brand that is chic and understated, the bags are handmade with some of the best quality you will ever find! The trunk manufacturers established their first atelier in 1849, but it wasn’t until 1869 that they partnered with Pauline Moynat to launch the Moynat boutique. Pauline Moynat was the first and only woman to bring feminine flair to the male-dominated field of luxury trunk-making.
A brand recognizable by only those in the know, their bags are some of the best you’ll ever find!
4. DeMellier London
DeMellier was founded with the vision of doing things differently: to design handbags that would make women feel empowered, made ethically and sustainably, while giving back to those who needed most. All pieces are crafted ethically in Spain or Italy using the finest sustainably sourced materials, and for every piece sold, DeMellier funds vaccines and treatments aimed to save the life of a child in need. DeMellier is one of the favorite brands of the British royal family, Kate Middleton has often been spotted with one of their bags in hand.
The London based brand offers timeless, elegant pieces that are eternally chic.
5. Mark Cross
Mark Cross was established in Boston by Henry W. Cross, who affectionately named the company after his only son. Cross founded his company on a simple passion: to create the finest leather goods for horse riders. Mark Cross later expanded its range of products and quickly became the quintessential American luxury lifestyle brand, until the 1990’s when the company closed its doors. The brand was reestablished in 2011 and now produces pieces in the same Italian factories as the celebrated originals.
The current collections are inspired by the vintage archives, a dedication to fine craftsmanship and use of the finest leathers in the world, devoid of excess hardware and logos.
6. Dragon Diffusion
Dragon Diffusion is a brand specialized in handwoven leather bags that are made to order. Inspired by indigenous communities all over the world, the bags are timeless companions for everyday wear. Dragon Diffusion founder Craig Wright launched his accessories line in 1985, but the label has recently gained traction with a new generation thanks to the likes of Jeanne Damas and Ashley Olsen – both are fans of the ‘Nantucket’ bag.
Each piece is handcrafted by a small team of artisans using traditional basket-weaving techniques and can take up to four days to complete.
7. Fauré Le Page
Fauré Le Page started in 1717 as a firearms manufacturer, in the centuries that followed they expanded into leather goods, but it wasn’t until 2009, when the company was bought by a French family, that they started offering handbags. Inspired by this history, the brand’s motto is armed for seduction, and their designs follow these same inspiration.
The brand uses the Ecailles scale motif as the house signature. This motif – at once armor and ornament, evoking dragons and mermaids – confers power and allure to its wearers.
8. Lanvin
Lanvin was founded by Jeanne Lanvin over 125 years ago in Paris. A true visionary, Jeanne Lanvin captured the spirit of the times throughout her career in order to bring her fashion house to heights of elegance and modernity. Today Lanvin is creatively led by Bruno Sialelli, who is keen to honor her trailblazing legacy. Lanvin’s bags are exquisitely crafted and have some of the most unique design elements you will ever see.
Their most famous bag the Pencil Cat Bag stands out for its timeless and iconic style that never goes unnoticed.
9. Valextra
Giovanni Fontana founded Milanese luxury brand Valextra in 1937, designing leather goods that combined time-honored craftsmanship with a sophisticated, modern touch. Continuing that same philosophy today, each understated piece is expertly handmade by master artisans using the finest saddlery techniques. As one of Italy’s oldest luxury leather-goods brands, Valextra is a bag brand that is definitely worth taking a look at.
From the iconic Tric Trac wristbag, first conceived in 1968, to the Iside handbag, their designs are quiet, luxurious and elegant, and bare that iconic Italian craftsmanship.
10. Savette
Founded by designer Amy Zurek, Savette honors traditional leather craftsmanship done in a more modern manner. Each handbag is made with longevity in mind—the intention being to pass it down from generation to generation.
With sleek and minimalist designs Savette handbags become classic staples in their owners lives! Becoming a favorite either for everyday wear or special occasions.
Hope you enjoyed the 10 Bag Brands You Might Not Know! Finally, check out The Best Everyday Bags for 2024!
