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Max Mara Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown
The Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown is an authentic Max Mara bag in Beige, from the Autumn Winter 2026 collection. Max Mara bags include the Whitney Bag, created in 2015 with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the soft gathered Pasticcino Bag and the Archetipo and Marine shapes, cut in leather, suede and the house fabrics. Luxury Handbags verifies every piece before it ships.
A small Archetipo in split calfskin, light and unlined in effect, edged with a tailor’s pick stitch and a metal logo. A smooth calfskin base with metal feet carries a thread-embroidered M Monogram. An adjustable strap hides its holes under a loop, and a removable zip pouch sits inside. It measures L 31 x A 15 x P 26 cm.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Max Mara, Reggio Emilia, Italy, founded by Achille Maramotti in 1951
- Product: Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown, totes & top-handle bags
- Collection: Autumn Winter 2026
- Colour: Beige
- Composition: Handbag in calfskin; with details in calfskin; inside in lambskin
- Size: One size.
- Reference: MM4516146106002
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch
- Shipping: Worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value and signature required
How to Wear the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown
Carry it on the shoulder with a suede jacket and straight jeans at the weekend.
- To the office: Carry a Whitney Bag with a camel coat and tailored trousers.
- For evening: A small Pasticcino Bag on its chain finishes a silk dress.
- At the weekend: A soft shoulder bag goes with knitwear and denim.
- As a gift: A bag is an easy gift, as there is no size to choose.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown Product Details
| Brand | Max Mara, Reggio Emilia, Italy |
| Collection | Autumn Winter 2026 |
| Colour | Beige |
| Composition | Handbag in calfskin; with details in calfskin; inside in lambskin |
| Size | One size. |
| Styling | Carry it on the shoulder with a suede jacket and straight jeans at the weekend. |
| Care | Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and keep away from rain and direct sun. Store in the dust bag. |
| Reference | MM4516146106002 |
Max Mara Bag Guide
Max Mara bags are one size, and many styles come in several sizes from nano to large. The size line above shows the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown. Store it stuffed with tissue in its dust bag, away from rain and direct sun, so the leather keeps its shape.
About Max Mara
Max Mara was founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy, where the house is still based and still owned by the Maramotti family. It made its name on the coat. The 101801, a double-breasted camel coat designed by Anne-Marie Beretta in 1981, is still in the collection, the Manuela wrap coat in pure camel hair followed, and the Teddy Bear coat in alpaca and silk pile came down the runway in 2013. The Whitney Bag was created in 2015 with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop for the opening of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Alongside the main line, the house designs Weekend Max Mara, S Max Mara, Max Mara Studio, Max Mara Atelier and the padded outerwear of The Cube.
“The Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown has what Max Mara does best: honest Italian materials, a calm palette and a cut that still looks right years later. It is the kind of bag you build a wardrobe around.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes
How Max Mara Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown typically also consider Valextra, Polène, and DeMellier. Valextra is the closest Italian alternative in structured leather, Polène the sculptural option at a lower price and DeMellier the everyday tote. Max Mara is the one to buy for the Whitney and Pasticcino shapes. Explore the full Max Mara collection at Luxury Shoes .
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Max Mara, verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch.
- Designed in Reggio Emilia, Italy, by the house Achille Maramotti founded in 1951.
- Express shipping worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature.
- Duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown authentic?
Yes. Every Max Mara piece sold by Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and verified before dispatch, including the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown, reference MM4516146106002.
How big is the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown?
One size.
What is the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown made of?
The Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown is made in Handbag in calfskin; with details in calfskin; inside in lambskin.
How do I care for the Archetipo Small Split Leather Bag in Dark Brown?
Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and keep away from rain and direct sun. Store in the dust bag. Store it on a wide hanger in a breathable cover, away from heat and direct light, and brush wool and camel hair gently along the nap after wear.
Who is Max Mara?
Max Mara is an Italian fashion house founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, where it is still based and family owned. It is best known for its coats, including the 101801 camel coat designed by Anne-Marie Beretta in 1981 and the Teddy Bear coat first shown in 2013.
Does Luxury Handbags ship Max Mara internationally?
Yes. Luxury Handbags ships Max Mara worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured until signature. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import.
Last updated 2026-10-14 | Curated & authenticated by Luxury Shoes
