Who Is Valextra? The Milan Leather House With No Logo on the Outside
The story of Valextra: the founder, the Compasso d'Oro briefcase, the codes that mark a Valextra piece and the bags to know.
Buying Guide
DeMellier Review: Leather, Quality and Whether the Bags Are Worth It
Our DeMellier review: what the bags are made from, how they wear, and who they suit.
The Best DeMellier Crossbody Bags: Eight Hands-Free Styles Compared
Every DeMellier bag you can wear across the body, with strap drops and what each one holds.
The Best DeMellier Work Bags, Ranked by Laptop Size
DeMellier's work bags, ranked by the laptop they actually fit, with the closure and carry of each.
DeMellier Suede Bags: Every Shape, the Colours and How to Care for Them
Every DeMellier suede bag in stock, the colours this season and how to keep suede looking good.
DeMellier Bag Sizes: Every Model Measured, With Laptop Fit
Every current DeMellier bag measured in one chart, with what fits inside each.
DeMellier ICONS 26: the Five Women and Their Bags
The DeMellier ICONS 26 capsule: five signature bags, each reimagined with a woman shaping culture and creativity.
DeMellier Brooklyn and Florence: the New Shapes, Explained
The Brooklyn and Florence families, DeMellier's newest bags, with sizes, laptop fit and how they compare.
DeMellier Siena Bag Guide: Saddle, Bucket, Large Bucket and Crossbody
Every DeMellier Siena style with its signature padlock, from the Saddle to the Large Bucket.
DeMellier Vancouver Bag Guide: the Crossbody and the Vancouver Clutch
The DeMellier Vancouver crossbody and the Vancouver Clutch compared, with sizes and how to wear each.
DeMellier Hudson Bag Guide: Hudson vs Midi Hudson vs Small Hudson
The DeMellier Hudson, the structured belted bag with the gold-plated lock, in all three sizes.
DeMellier Stockholm Bag Guide: Stockholm, Midi, Small and Shoulder Compared
The DeMellier Stockholm, the zip-top bowling bag, in every size, with what fits inside each one.
DeMellier New York Bag Guide: New York vs Midi, Shoulder and Crossbody
The DeMellier New York family side by side, from the 16 inch laptop tote to the crossbody, with sizes and which one to buy.
Zimmermann Sneakers: The Zyra Low and How to Wear It
Zimmermann sneakers right now means one style: the Zyra Low Sneaker, a flat sneaker with a rounded toe, built from smooth calf leather and soft crosta suede and finished with a graphic "Z" and a rubber outsole. It comes in three colourways, red with milk, yellow with white, and ivory, in EU sizes 36 to 41, and Zimmermann says it fits true to size. Wear it with the stripes, denim and full skirts of the Resort 2027 collection it was designed alongside.
Aje Studio: What It Is, How It Fits and Where to Buy It
Aje Studio is the everyday line from Aje, the Sydney label founded in 2008 by Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest. Where Aje mainline is the runway collection of lace, sculptural dresses and eveningwear, Aje Studio is a separate line of relaxed linen, cotton and denim pieces for daily wear: tops,...
Aje Belts, Wallets and Bag Charms: Sizes, Materials and Gifting
Aje belts are leather and PU belts from the Sydney label, led by the Maxine family with its Western-style buckle, and sized S/M and M/L: the Maxine measures 95 cm in total length in S/M and 112 cm in M/L, at 3 cm wide. Coveti now carries 13 Aje belts, plus 3 small leather goods (the Poppy Small...
Aje Earrings: Studs, Pearl Drops, Hoops and Ear Cuffs
Aje earrings are the largest part of the Australian label's jewellery: Coveti now carries 58 styles, in studs, drops, hoops and ear cuffs. Nearly all are brass in gold-tone and silver-tone, many are finished with freshwater pearls and resin, and most fasten with a domed push-back closure, with...
Aje Jewellery: Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets and Pearls Explained
Aje jewellery is the Sydney label's own line of earrings, necklaces and bracelets, designed to sit alongside its ready-to-wear. Coveti now carries 78 pieces: 58 earrings, 11 necklaces and 9 bracelets and bangles. Almost all of it (72 of 78 pieces) is brass based in gold-tone and silver-tone...
Aje Shoe Size Guide: EU, UK, US and AU Conversion
Aje sizes its shoes in EU sizes, and almost every style in the range runs from EU 35 to EU 41; the Anais Slide is the one exception, running to EU 42. The guidance on every Aje shoe page on Coveti is to take your usual EU size, and Coveti lists exactly the sizes Aje makes. If you normally shop...
Aje Heels: Heights, Styles and Which to Wear
Aje heels are the largest part of the Sydney label's footwear: Coveti now carries 34 pairs across 18 styles, from gathered leather heels to sculptural droplet heels, strappy sandals and ten mules. The heel heights Aje lists are 6.5 cm, 7 cm and 9 cm, every style comes in EU sizes 35 to 41, and...
Aje Slides and Sandals: Every Style, Sole and Footbed
Aje slides and sandals are the flat end of the Sydney label's footwear: Coveti now carries 16 Aje slides across eight families and 4 chunky Aje sandals in two, all in EU sizes 35 to 41 (the Anais Slide runs to EU 42). Most are 100% leather with gathered uppers, organic hardware and padded...
Aje Shoes: The Complete Guide to Every Style
Aje shoes are the footwear line of Aje, the Sydney label founded in 2008 by Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest, and Coveti now carries 61 pairs of them for the first time. The range is led by heels and mules (34 pairs), followed by 16 slides, 5 ballet flats, 4 sandals, one trainer and one boot....
Are Aje Bags Good Quality? An Honest Review
Yes, Aje bags are well made for a ready-to-wear label's accessories line: 48 of the 71 Aje bags Coveti carries are leather, Aje buys its leather from Leather Working Group accredited sources, and the product details list linings, closures and hardware piece by piece. The honest caveats are that...
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...