Our large handbags for women bring together the two biggest sizes in each line, Grand modèle and Maxi. Wear one on the shoulder or carry it by the handles. Each is made in full-grain leather that softens and patinates with use.

Five lines in their largest formats

This edit gathers our largest handbags for women. The Hortense shoulder bag measures 38 x 31 x 18 cm, the Elena grab bag 38 x 27 x 17 cm. Émilie reaches 35 x 27 x 12.5 cm. Emie has two large formats: a grab bag of 31.5 x 23.5 x 13.5 cm and a shoulder bag of 40 x 30 x 14 cm. Félicie is the widest, at 42 cm. You will find the exact dimensions on each product page.

Shoulder or grab handles

Hortense and the larger Emie sit on the shoulder. Elena, Émilie and Félicie are carried by their handles, and Émilie, Emie and Félicie add an adjustable, detachable strap. Elena keeps its large format strap-free, for a neater look in the hand or on the forearm. If you prefer a large bag worn across the body, our cross-body bags are the place to look.

Full-grain leather, grained or smooth

Full-grain leather is the top layer of the hide, left untouched, so it patinates rather than wears. Hortense, Elena and Émilie are in grained leather, which keeps its shape. Hortense uses a double-faced leather, sanded and sealed on the inside, so it needs no fabric lining. Félicie is in smooth leather, supple and light, and Emie combines smooth leather with suede split leather. Our leathers come from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG).

Looking after a large leather bag

Smooth leather is cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and a leather soap; a matching cream revives worn areas. The suede parts of Emy need a waterproofing spray before first use, renewed regularly, and are brushed dry. Keep your bag away from damp, direct heat and solvent-based products. Our renovating balm feeds and waterproofs the leather.

Questions & Answers

What are Grand modèle and Maxi? 

They are the two largest sizes in our range, which runs from Mini to Maxi. Maxi is the biggest size a line comes in, where it exists. Sizes are not standard across lines, so each product page gives the exact dimensions.

Which large handbags fasten with a zip?

Hortense and Félicie fasten with a zip. Elena closes with a strong, discreet magnetic fastening, so you can reach your things quickly.

Which large handbags have compartments? 

Emie has four compartments, one of them zipped, and two flat pockets. Félicie has three compartments, one zipped. Émilie has two zipped pockets, two flat pockets and a back pocket. Elena and Hortense keep a single open space with an inner pocket.

Are these large handbags available in black? 

Yes. Elena, Émilie, Emie and Félicie come in black, and Hortense in black and greige. Colours change with the seasons, so check the product page for what is in stock.

Is there a large handbag made in France? 

Yes, Hortense is Made in France. It is the only line in this selection made there.