Ateliers Auguste Roquette Review: Crossbody and Belt Bag
Ateliers Auguste Roquette Review: Crossbody and Belt Bag
The Ateliers Auguste Roquette is the smallest and least expensive bag in the range, 11 x 17 x 4.5 cm (H x W x D), a structured crossbody in box calf and suede that also wears at the waist as a belt bag on its 71 to 95 cm strap, at $870 at Luxury Handbags in Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan, Taupe. It takes a phone, cards and keys and nothing else, which is the point: it is the hands-free bag for travel, a walk and an evening. This review covers the two ways to wear it, the leathers and the colours.
Key facts
- Roquette: Crossbody bag, 11 x 17 x 4.5 cm (H x W x D), 4.3 x 6.7 x 1.8 in.
- Leathers at Luxury Shoes : box calf leather, suede; lining microsuede.
- Shades at Luxury Shoes : Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan, Taupe; hardware gold.
- Price at Luxury Shoes : $870, 7 bags in stock on 19 September 2026.
- Designed in Paris, handcrafted in Italy, Italian calf from LWG-certified tanning, one-year guarantee.
- Adjustable strap from 71 to 95 cm: cross-body at full length, a belt bag when shortened.
Two ways to wear it
Cross-body on the strap at full length, where it sits at the hip, and at the waist with the strap shortened to 71 cm, where it becomes a belt bag over a coat. The brand shows both and the strap is adjustable rather than swapped. It is the only Ateliers Auguste bag that does the second, which is why “Roquette belt bag” is a search of its own.
What fits
A phone up to about 16 cm, a card holder, keys and a lip balm. A wallet does not go in; if you carry one, the Mini Monceau is the next size up. The structure holds its line even empty, and the plaque hides the magnetic clasp.
Leathers and colours
Box calf in Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan, Taupe and suede in Chocolate, Tan. Box for the patina and the polish; suede for the softer hand, kept for dry days. The leathers page explains both.
Every Roquette at Luxury Shoes
1. Roquette in Black, $870
Italian box calf leather, Black, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
2. Roquette in Chocolate, $870
Italian suede, Chocolate, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
3. Roquette in Chocolate, $870
Italian box calf leather, Chocolate, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
4. Roquette in Off White, $870
Italian box calf leather, Off White, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
5. Roquette in Tan, $870
Italian suede, Tan, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
6. Roquette in Tan, $870
Italian box calf leather, Tan, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
7. Roquette in Taupe, $870
Italian box calf leather, Taupe, gold hardware. The hands-free bag.
“We create boldly designed minimalist bags and accessories inspired by the contemporary architectural trend Less is More. We strive for perfection in lines and proportions without compromising on functionality,” the house writes on its story page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the Ateliers Auguste Roquette?
11 x 17 x 4.5 cm (H x W x D), 4.3 x 6.7 x 1.8 in, on the brand’s own product page.
What fits in the Ateliers Auguste Roquette?
A phone, a card holder, keys and a lip balm. A wallet does not fit; the Mini Monceau is the next size up.
How much is the Ateliers Auguste Roquette?
$870 at Luxury Handbags on 19 September 2026, in Black, Chocolate, Off White, Tan, Taupe. Prices include authenticity verification and express dispatch; duties are calculated at checkout.
What is the Ateliers Auguste Roquette made of?
box calf leather and suede, 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 Roquette worth it?
Yes for a crossbody bag you will keep: Italian make, a structure that holds its shape, a one-year guarantee and a repair service, at $870. The trade is a young name with little resale.
Can the Roquette be worn as a belt bag?
Yes. The strap adjusts from 71 to 95 cm, so it wears cross-body at full length and at the waist when shortened.
Is the Roquette the cheapest Ateliers Auguste bag?
Yes, at $870 at Luxury Handbags it is the entry to the range and the Gold Edition hardware.
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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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