Aje Crossbody and Shoulder Bags: Saddle, Baguette and More

Aje crossbody and shoulder bags are the everyday side of the Sydney label’s bag range: Coveti carries 29 of them, covering saddle bags (Viva and Emery), crossbodies (Polish, Nina, Astouri), baguettes (Macy), soft shoulder bags (Leaf, Bijou, Poppy, Ischia) and the Alive shoppers. Most sit between 22 cm and 27 cm wide, and the crossbody styles hang from straps with drops of up to 60 cm.

This guide sorts them by shape, lists the strap drop and measurements Aje publishes for each, and explains which one to carry for which kind of day. For clutches, see our Aje clutch bag guide, and for the full range, our pillar guide to Aje bags.

Aje crossbody and shoulder bags at a glance

• Pieces on Coveti: 29 shoulder and crossbody bags, out of 71 Aje bags in total.
• Saddle bags: Viva (small, texture, canvas, croc emboss) and Emery (small and medium).
• Crossbody bags: Polish Crossbody, Nina Logo Crossbody, Astouri Sling Crossbody.
• Baguettes: Macy Small Baguette and Macy Suede Baguette.
• Shoulder bags: Leaf, Bijou, Poppy, Ischia and the Aviel Evening Bag.
• Shoppers: Alive East West and Alive Gathered.
• Longest strap drop listed: 60 cm, on the Emery and the Nina.
• Materials: leather, croc emboss leather, suede, nubuck, PU, cotton canvas, recycled nylon, woven polypropylene.

What is the difference between a crossbody and a shoulder bag?

The strap drop. The drop is the distance from the top of the strap, at its highest point, to the top of the bag. A short drop, around 23 to 29 cm on Aje’s bags, puts the bag snug under the arm: a shoulder bag. A long drop, 60 cm on the Emery and the Nina, is long enough to wear across the body with the bag resting at the hip: a crossbody. Several Aje bags come with two straps, so they do both.

What is the Aje Viva saddle bag?

The Viva is Aje’s take on the saddle bag, a curved saddle silhouette worn across the body on an adjustable logo webbing strap. The Viva Small Saddle Bag in Spiced Chai measures 22 cm long, 13.5 cm wide and 17 cm high and is made in PU, which keeps it light and easy to wipe down. The Viva Texture Small Saddle Bag in Black has the same measurements with a textured PU surface.

For leather, the Viva Croc Emboss Saddle Bag in Golden Ochre Croc is cut in leather pressed with a croc pattern and adds an internal slide pocket. The Viva Small Canvas Saddle Bag in Spiced Chai and Natural mixes 40% cotton canvas with 60% leather, the most casual of the four. The logo webbing strap is the Viva’s signature, and the family shares its name with the Viva Belt, so a bag and belt set is easy.

What is the Aje Emery saddle bag?

The Emery is softer than the Viva and comes in two sizes. The Emery Small Saddle Bag in Mulberry is 22 cm wide, 12.5 cm high and 6 cm deep, with a removable and adjustable leather crossbody strap on a 60 cm drop and a front logo charm. It also comes in Spiced Chai. The Emery Medium Saddle Bag in Black grows to 26 cm wide and 15 cm high and lists two drops, 35 cm and 60 cm, so it wears on the shoulder and across the body. It is PU outside with a cotton twill lining and gold hardware.

Choose the Viva for a structured, sporty line and the Emery for a rounder shape that sits closer to the body.

Which Aje crossbody bag is best for every day?

The Polish Crossbody in Black is the most practical bag in the group. It sits in Aje Core, outside the seasonal collections, and it is made in PU with a pebble texture that hides scuffs, a zip closure and an adjustable logo webbing crossbody strap. The zip puller carries a detachable charm. It comes in Spiced Chai and Willow, a soft green, as well as Black.

The Nina Logo Crossbody in Taupe is the other everyday pick, made in recycled nylon, 23 cm wide, 17 cm high and 7 cm deep, with a statement stitch detail and a front flap that closes with a magnetic snap. Its two straps, 25 cm and 60 cm, mean it is a shoulder bag at lunch and a crossbody on a walk.

The Astouri Sling Crossbody in Chocolate is a crescent-shaped cotton sling with a single main compartment and Aje logo hardware. It suits the weekend more than the office.

What is the Aje Macy baguette?

A baguette is a long, narrow bag carried tight under the arm on a short strap. The Macy Small Baguette Bag in Black is leather, 27 cm long, 14 cm high and just 5 cm deep, on a chain shoulder strap, with a charm hardware detail and a zip closure with a wavy metal puller. It also comes in Antique Rose. The Macy Suede Baguette Bag in Amber Brown Suede is wider at 32 cm, 15 cm high and 5.5 cm deep, on an adjustable 23 cm strap. The Macy is the one to wear with tailoring and with Aje denim, because its slim profile does not break the line of a jacket.

Which Aje shoulder bags are there?

Leaf

The Leaf family is built around a leaf-shaped metal top handle. The Leaf Small Soft Shoulder Bag in Pine is soft leather with a single compartment and a zip closure with a wavy puller. The Leaf Texture Top Handle Bag in Bone is structured, 25.5 cm long, 10 cm wide and 18 cm high in PU, and adds an adjustable crossbody strap, so you can carry it by the handle and wear it across the body. The Leaf Suede Fringed Bag in Black and Silver takes the curved shape into suede with a fringed tassel design.

Bijou

The Bijou Croc Emboss Bag in Golden Ochre Croc is a flat, almost square bag, 39 cm long, 37 cm high and only 5.5 cm deep, in croc emboss leather with a tassel charm. Its flat profile suits papers and flat items more than bulky ones. It also comes in Amber Croc.

Poppy

The Poppy Shoulder Bag in Black is one of the Resort 2027 newcomers: an east-west shape with a zip closure and Aje logo hardware, in leather. The Poppy Nubuck Shoulder Bag in Midnight Blue is the nubuck version. If you like the Poppy, the Poppy Small Zip Wallet matches.

Ischia and Aviel

The Ischia Shoulder Bag in Natural is woven polypropylene with a leather trim and a cotton lining on an adjustable, detachable strap: the summer bag of the group. The Aviel Evening Bag in Golden Ochre Croc is a structured leather bag, 22 cm long, 7 cm wide and 16.5 cm high, with multiple compartments and a detachable chain. It is the bridge between a clutch and a day bag.

What are the Aje Alive shoppers?

The Alive shoppers are the largest bags in this group. The Alive East West Shopper in Dark Tan measures 37 cm wide, 16 cm high and 10 cm deep on a 28 cm strap drop, finished with a crackle texture, gold ring hardware and a detachable charm. The Alive Gathered Shopper in Pine is longer at 48 cm, with a gathered leather texture. Both are sized for a full day: a water bottle, a scarf, a book. For more room still, look at the Untold totes in designer tote bags.

Which Aje bag should you choose for your day?

• The commute: the Alive East West Shopper on the shoulder, 10 cm deep.
• Errands and travel: the Polish Crossbody, with zip closure and wipe-clean PU.
• A long lunch: the Macy Small Baguette on its chain, with an Aje dress from our how to style Aje guide.
• Weekends: the Viva Small Canvas Saddle Bag and the Astouri Sling.
• Holidays: the Ischia Shoulder Bag with linen.
• Day into night: the Aviel Evening Bag, then switch to a clutch for black tie.

Prefer two straps when you can. The Emery Medium, the Nina and the Leaf Texture Top Handle each give you two ways to carry, which matters more on a long day than any other single detail.

Are Aje crossbody bags leather?

Some are, some are not, and the product page will tell you. Leather styles include the Macy, Leaf Small Soft, Bijou, Aviel, Viva Croc Emboss, Poppy and Alive Gathered. The Viva Small, Viva Texture, Emery, Polish and Leaf Texture are PU. The Nina is recycled nylon, the Astouri cotton, and the Ischia woven polypropylene. Across all 71 Aje bags Coveti carries, 48 are leather, sourced from Leather Working Group accredited suppliers. Read are Aje bags good quality for the detail on linings and hardware, and is Aje good quality for the ready-to-wear view.

Where can you buy Aje crossbody and shoulder bags?

Coveti now carries all 29, verified authentic before dispatch and shipped worldwide from hubs in the UAE and Australia by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Shop them in shoulder bags and on the Aje brand page. Aje also sells through its own site and more than 20 stores across Australia and New Zealand; see where to buy Aje.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Aje crossbody bag?
For everyday use, the Polish Crossbody: PU with a pebble texture, a zip closure and an adjustable logo webbing crossbody strap. For more room, the Nina Logo Crossbody is 7 cm deep with 25 cm and 60 cm straps.

What size is the Aje Viva saddle bag?
The Viva Small Saddle Bag measures 22 cm long, 13.5 cm wide and 17 cm high, on an adjustable logo webbing crossbody strap.

What is the strap drop on the Aje Emery bag?
The Emery Small Saddle Bag has a 60 cm strap drop. The Emery Medium lists two drops, 35 cm and 60 cm.

Is the Aje Polish Crossbody leather?
No, it is made in PU (vegan leather) with a pebble texture.

How many Aje shoulder and crossbody bags does Coveti carry?
Coveti carries 29 Aje shoulder and crossbody bags, part of 71 Aje bags in total.

Which Aje shoulder bag fits the most?
Among the measured styles, the Alive shoppers are the roomiest: the Alive Gathered Shopper is 48 cm long and the Alive East West Shopper is 37 cm wide and 10 cm deep.