DeMellier builds its range around a handful of strong silhouettes, all in Leather Working Group gold-rated Italian leather and handcrafted in Europe. If you are buying your first one, the Hudson and the New York are the bags to know. Below is a model-by-model guide to help you pick the right shape, with notes on what each one carries and where it fits.

The Hudson

The Hudson is DeMellier’s signature top-handle, defined by its belted strap and gold-plated lock. It comes in three sizes: the full Hudson for work and travel, the Midi Hudson as the everyday medium, and the Small Hudson for a lighter day bag. Expandable side panels mean it holds more than it looks. This is the one to buy if you want a structured classic that works from desk to dinner.

The New York

The New York is the soft-structured shoulder and tote, built on DeMellier’s triangular fold construction. The full New York swallows a laptop and A4 documents, the Midi New York is the most popular everyday size, and the New York Shoulder is the compact, hands-on-shoulder version. Look for it in small grain leather and the seasonal raffia editions for summer.

The Montreal

The Montreal is the evening and occasion piece, including the Nano Montreal, a jewel-box mini that holds a phone, cards, and a lip balm. Carry it by the short handle, on the chain, and cross-body. This is the bag for dinners and events when you want something small and refined.

The Stockholm

The Stockholm is the relaxed hobo and shoulder shape, softer and more slouchy than the Hudson. It comes in fine-grain leather, suede, and tonal raffia, and suits weekends and off-duty days. The Midi Stockholm and Small Stockholm scale it down for a closer fit.

The Vancouver, Siena, and Florence

The Vancouver is the streamlined crossbody and clutch, the Siena covers the bucket and saddle shapes for an easy, casual carry, and the Florence is the compact day-to-evening style. These are the ones to reach for when you already own a Hudson and want something with a different rhythm.

How to choose

For one bag that does the most, the Midi Hudson and the Midi New York are the two to weigh. For evening, the Nano Montreal. For weekends, the Stockholm. For summer, the raffia New York. Every model holds its shape and ages well, which is the point of buying DeMellier in the first place.

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