Ateliers Auguste Capucine and Mini Capucine Review
Ateliers Auguste Capucine and Mini Capucine Review
The Ateliers Auguste Capucine is the house’s flap bag: a structured box-calf body with a front flap closed by the engraved plaque, 21 x 27 x 9 cm (H x W x D) in the full size and 15 x 20 x 7.5 cm (H x W x D) in the Mini, at $1,260 and $1,350 at Luxury Shoes . The Capucine carries a long wallet, the Mini a card holder, and both wear on the shoulder on an adjustable strap. This review covers the two sizes, the leather and the colours.
Key facts
- Capucine: Shoulder bag, 21 x 27 x 9 cm (H x W x D), 8.3 x 10.6 x 3.5 in.
- Leathers at Luxury Shoes : box calf leather; lining microsuede.
- Shades at Luxury Shoes : Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan; hardware gold.
- Price at Luxury Shoes : $1,350, 4 bags in stock on 19 September 2026.
- Designed in Paris, handcrafted in Italy, Italian calf from LWG-certified tanning, one-year guarantee.
- Mini Capucine: 15 x 20 x 7.5 cm (H x W x D), $1,260, in Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan, Taupe.
- Front flap closing on the plaque, adjustable shoulder strap, four metal feet.
The shape
A rectangle with a flap that folds over the front and closes on the plaque, the most classic of the house’s silhouettes and the one closest to a traditional flap bag, done in the brothers’ clean lines with no visible stitching on the flap. It stands on its base and the flap keeps its edge because the body is reinforced.
Capucine and Mini Capucine
The full Capucine at 21 x 27 x 9 cm (H x W x D) takes a long wallet, a phone, sunglasses and keys and is the everyday size. The Mini Capucine at 15 x 20 x 7.5 cm (H x W x D) is a phone, a card holder and a lip balm, a bag for evenings and errands. The Mini is the more common purchase; both wear on the shoulder and the Mini cross-body.
The leather
Box calf only at Luxury Shoes , in Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan, Taupe. The flap is where box calf earns its keep: it holds a crease-free edge and takes on a sheen with handling. The leathers page has the care rules.
Every Mini Capucine at Luxury Shoes
1. Mini Capucine in Black, $1,260
Italian box calf leather, Black, gold hardware. Mini Capucine, the phone-and-cards flap bag.
2. Mini Capucine in Chocolate, $1,260
Italian box calf leather, Chocolate, gold hardware. Mini Capucine, the phone-and-cards flap bag.
3. Mini Capucine in Off White, $1,260
Italian box calf leather, Off White, gold hardware. Mini Capucine, the phone-and-cards flap bag.
4. Mini Capucine in Tan, $1,260
Italian box calf leather, Tan, gold hardware. Mini Capucine, the phone-and-cards flap bag.
5. Mini Capucine in Taupe, $1,260
Italian box calf leather, Taupe, gold hardware. Mini Capucine, the phone-and-cards flap bag.
Every Capucine at Luxury Shoes
1. Capucine in Black, $1,350
Italian box calf leather, Black, gold hardware. Capucine, the full-size flap bag.
2. Capucine in Chocolate, $1,350
Italian box calf leather, Chocolate, gold hardware. Capucine, the full-size flap bag.
3. Capucine in Off White, $1,350
Italian box calf leather, Off White, gold hardware. Capucine, the full-size flap bag.
4. Capucine in Tan, $1,350
Italian box calf leather, Tan, gold hardware. Capucine, the full-size flap bag.
“Luxury is no longer about visibility. It is about integrity,” Xavier Valembert told Style Essentials in March 2026, and his brother Laurent added: “Luxury is often defined by what you do not immediately see.”
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the Ateliers Auguste Capucine?
21 x 27 x 9 cm (H x W x D), 8.3 x 10.6 x 3.5 in, on the brand’s own product page.
What fits in the Ateliers Auguste Capucine?
The Capucine takes a long wallet, a phone, sunglasses and keys; the Mini Capucine a phone, a card holder and a lip balm.
How much is the Ateliers Auguste Capucine?
$1,350 at Luxury Handbags on 19 September 2026, in Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan. Prices include authenticity verification and express dispatch; duties are calculated at checkout.
What is the Ateliers Auguste Capucine made of?
box calf leather, tanned in northern Italy at an LWG-certified partner, with a microsuede lining and the engraved metal plaque. It is made by hand in the Venetian countryside.
Is the Ateliers Auguste Capucine worth it?
Yes for a shoulder bag you will keep: Italian make, a structure that holds its shape, a one-year guarantee and a repair service, at $1,350. The trade is a young name with little resale.
What is the difference between the Capucine and the Mini Capucine?
Size: the Capucine is 21 x 27 x 9 cm (H x W x D) and carries a wallet; the Mini is 15 x 20 x 7.5 cm (H x W x D) and carries a card holder. Same flap, same plaque, same strap.
Does the Capucine close?
Yes, the front flap closes on the engraved plaque over a magnetic clasp.
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More Ateliers Auguste guides
Every Ateliers Auguste page by Luxury Shoes ’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks: Brands like Ateliers Auguste, Who is Ateliers Auguste?, Bag guide, Bag sizes, Is it worth it?, Leathers and care, Gold vs Silver Edition, Colours, Where to buy, vs Polène, vs DeMellier, New arrivals 2026, Best bag for work, Review, Sévigné review, Mini Sévigné vs Sévigné, Mini Marly review, Marly review, Monceau guide, Roquette review, Marceau review, Alma review, Amelot review, Passy East West review.
Sources and method
Checked on 19 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Luxury Shoes . Product facts, the dimensions, handle drops, weights, leathers, linings and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; prices and price ranges are Luxury Shoes ’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ story comes from the brand’s own pages and the two interviews listed below, each read on the date above. The founding year is given two ways in the sources and the page says so. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.
- ateliersauguste.com, Our story: the house’s own account of its founding by two brothers, the women’s line since 2018, the architects it cites, the Italian tanneries, REACH and LWG
- ateliersauguste.com, Ateliers: the workshops in the Venetian countryside, the four hours of work per bag, the small leather goods made in Porto
- ateliersauguste.com, Care: the brand’s own use and care recommendations
- ateliersauguste.com, FAQ: guarantee, returns, delivery times and the countries where duties are included
- ateliersauguste.com, Paris: the boutique at 8 rue de Turenne, its hours and the tax refund
- ateliersauguste.com, Warranty: the one-year guarantee and the repair service
- ateliersauguste.com, Spring/Summer 26 Collection: the smooth-leather Passy, Sevigne and Mini Sevigne launch
- Ateliers Auguste product pages: dimensions, handle drop, weight, leather, lining and country of manufacture of every bag (121 pages read on 19 September 2026)
- Kismet, 14 December 2025: Ateliers Auguste, Architecture, Integrity, and the Quiet Power of Timeless Design (interview with Xavier Valembert)
- Style Essentials, 9 March 2026: Why Laurent and Xavier Valembert Chose Precision Over Fashion (interview)
- Luxury Handbags live catalogue, 19 September 2026: prices and stock
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