MM6 Maison Margiela makes four families of bag: the origami-folded Japanese bag, the bowling-shaped Bauletto, the numeric crossbody bags and the folded Japanese pochette. Each carries the MM6 white stitch line, and each comes in several sizes and materials. Luxury Handbags stocks 59 MM6 bags this season across totes, shoulder and crossbody bags and mini bags, from the Bauletto Shoulder Bag Small in Black to the Numeric Crossbody Bag in Black.
The Japanese bag
The signature since Autumn Winter 2009: a soft triangle with press studs at the edges that fold it into a new shape. It comes as Small, Medium, Crossbody and the structured Jewel Handle, in leather, faux leather and fabric. Our Japanese bag guide covers the sizes in detail. Start with the Faux Leather Japanese Bag Classic Small in Black.
The Bauletto
The Bauletto takes the shape of a bowling bag and stretches it long and narrow, with slim handles and the MM6 numeric artwork on the front. It comes in Mini, Small, Medium and Large in smooth calf leather, plus a weekend size for travel. The Mini, such as the Bauletto Shoulder Bag Mini in Black, is a true evening bag; the Large carries a day. Colours this season include lilac, petrol and dark olive.
Numeric crossbody bags
These are the most casual MM6 bags: square and vertical nylon crossbodies with an adjustable strap and the numeric artwork on the front. They come in black and in bright fuchsia, papaya and khaki, and they suit travel, festivals and long days in town. See the Numeric Vertical Crossbody Bag in Fuchsia.
The Japanese pochette and shoulder bags
The pochette folds the Japanese idea into a small soft clutch on a removable strap, with a polished ring at the handle. The Japanese Pochette Bag in Black is the black version. The Japanese shoulder bag is a softer, longer cousin for everyday use. Find them in clutch bags.
Which MM6 bag should you buy?
- For every day: a Medium Japanese bag in leather.
- For evenings: a Bauletto Mini.
- For travel: a nylon numeric crossbody and the Nylon Backpack in Black.
- For a gift: the Japanese pochette.
How to care for an MM6 bag
Store leather bags in their dust bag, stuffed lightly, away from heat and direct light, and wipe them with a soft dry cloth. Nylon bags can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap. Each product page lists the composition and care for that bag.
MM6 Maison Margiela at a glance
| What it is | The second womenswear line of Maison Margiela, the Paris house founded in 1988 |
| Launched | 1997, first called Line 6 after its number on the house label |
| Owner | OTB, the Italian group behind Maison Margiela since 2002 |
| Signature mark | One line of white stitches at the back (Maison Margiela uses four) |
| Signature pieces | The Japanese bag (since Autumn Winter 2009), Anatomic shoes, numeric T-shirts, reworked denim |
| Collaborations | Salomon, Supreme and Timex, among others |
| Made in | Most ready-to-wear and shoes are made in Italy; some jersey in Portugal, some bags in Spain |
| Sizes at Luxury Shoes | Italian sizes shown in UK sizes, letter sizes for jersey, waist sizes for jeans, EU sizes for shoes |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular MM6 bags?
The Japanese bag is the best known, followed by the Bauletto bowling bag and the numeric nylon crossbody bags.
Are MM6 bags made of leather?
Many are. The Bauletto and several Japanese bags are calf leather; others are faux leather, polyester and nylon. Luxury Handbags lists the material on each page.
Where are MM6 bags made?
MM6 bags are made in several countries, including Spain and Italy. Where the label states a country, Luxury Handbags shows it on the product page.
What is the MM6 Bauletto?
It is a long, narrow bag shaped like a bowling bag, with slim handles and the MM6 numeric artwork on the front, made in several sizes.
Is there an MM6 bag for men?
Many MM6 bags are unisex in shape, especially the Japanese bag and the nylon crossbody bags.
Read next: The Japanese bag guide, MM6 shoes, What is MM6?.
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