The Best DeMellier Bags to Scratch Your Royal-Approved Designer Itch

You may know this chic, compact Nano as Princess Catherine's frequently reached for style. The hassle-free accessory is the ultimate essentials-only size for special occasions or easy days when you only need your necessary items, like your keys, cards and phone. It boasts luxe details like the brand’s notable gold bar closure and functional details such as a removable and adjustable cross-body strap, so you have the option to carry it around using the top handle or attached close to your person.

Inspired by the Big Apple, this luxe DeMellier style embodies everything about the bustling city and its stylish residents, from its architectural silhouette that’s shaped by hand by experts in Europe down to its trendy belted embellishment. This is the kind of piece that you find and hold onto forever, especially since the brand offers a 12-month guarantee and lifetime repairs service. It can hold an 11-inch laptop or iPad inside, but if you need one to fit a bigger device, it’s available in a larger version that can store more.

I have yet to really hop on board with the bucket bag craze, so I like that DeMellier’s take feels like a cross between the structured style and a more traditional handbag, combining the deep, elongated silhoutte of a bucket bag with a buttery-soft and relaxed feel in the body. The gold-plated chunky chain adds a fashionable touch, too, along with the ruching of the top closure. Inside you’ll find a zip pocket and central pocket that can hold a laptop or other essentials, with a magnetic closure keeping everything safe and secure.

If you thought this was the Hermès Birkin bag at first glance, you’re not the only one. This curvy beauty boasts a similar timelessness to the French classic, making the DeMellier version a capsule accessory you’ll want to hold onto forever. It’s another piece I’ve been eyeing with the buckle details, but it’s executed in a way that won’t feel tired or outdated once the trend cycle refreshes. I also love how this handbag has such a roomy interior, making it an ideal mom or work bag (or both!).

This compact and cute style is ethically handcrafted from sustainable materials, making it even more appealing in my book. What makes this especially unique is how DeMellier works with dichotomies here, blending the vintage with the contemporary and the structured, hard silhouette and metal hardware with the soft, rounded edges. If you really want to elevate your look and step up your handbag game, opt for this lizard-effect finish. (It's also available in a smooth leather and multiple colorways.)

For a classic shoulder bag, enjoy DeMellier’s Tokyo style. It’s such a chic purse that’s elegant in design and make, featuring the same sustainable materials previously discussed. There’s a zippered pocket inside so you won’t have to lose your small items, like travel perfume and receipts. Not to mention, the shoulder strap can be adjusted to fit under your arm for the most comfortable fit.

I’ve seen quite a few East-West bags that look like replicas of the Alaïa Le Teckel bag, so I love how this piece from DeMellier stays true to its classic style inspired by their signature New York handbag while still delivering on the elongated frame that’s so popular right now. It’s the perfect statement piece for nights out or special occasions.

Don’t underestimate the power of a modish clutch, people. One that’s effortless and versatile like The Vancouver collaboration with model Jasmine Tookes is not to be missed. It features a retractable top handle and gold-plated chain shoulder strap, so you’ll have endless ways to wear it if you’re not vibing with a clutch. Make it an evening bag or every day.