DeMellier New York Bag Guide: New York vs Midi, Shoulder and Crossbody

The New York is the bag most people mean when they search for DeMellier. It is a wide, belted tote with a soft trapeze body, a magnetic centre closure and snap buttons at each side, and the brand describes it as a day-to-night bag named for the city that never sleeps. It now comes in four sizes, and the gap between them is bigger than the names suggest: the full New York takes a 16 inch laptop, while the Midi tops out at an 11 inch tablet. Coveti carries 40 New York styles on 14 October 2026, from $840 to $1,350, in shades including fern suede, black, dark chocolate suede, dark green small grain, dark taupe, light taupe.

Key facts

• The New York: top width 58cm / 22.1 in, height 27cm / 10.7 in, depth 14cm / 5.5 in, weight 1100g; fits a laptop up to 16 inches.
• The Midi New York: top width 40cm / 15.7 in, base width 22cm / 8.7 in, height 22cm / 8.7 in, depth 15cm / 5.9 in, weight 750g; fits an 11 inch laptop at most.
• The New York Shoulder: top width 37.5cm / 15 in, base width 25.5cm / 10.2 in, height 40cm / 16 in, weight 400g; fits a large phone up to iPhone Pro Max size.
• The New York Crossbody: top width 25cm / 9.8 in, height 14cm / 5.5 in, weight 520g; fits a large phone up to iPhone Pro Max size.
• Closure: a central magnet with two side snap buttons on the New York and Midi New York; the signature belt with gold-plated hardware across the front.
• Leathers: Italian small grain cowhide, suede, embossed croc-effect and, this season, zebra-effect hair calf.

Which New York size should you buy?

Start with what you carry. If a laptop comes with you, only the full New York works, and it takes up to a 16 inch machine; it is the work bag of the family. The Midi New York is the everyday size: it holds a tablet, a wallet, sunglasses and keys, and its 12cm handle drop sits under the arm rather than on the shoulder. The New York Shoulder is the one to choose if you want the shape on a longer strap, with a 27.5cm handle drop that clears a winter coat. The New York Crossbody is the smallest, built for a phone and cards, with an adjustable strap you can wear short, mid and long.

How the New York wears

The belt across the front gives the New York its outline, and it is why the bag still looks tidy when it is full. In small grain leather it keeps its shape; in suede it softens and slouches a little more over time, which some people prefer. The open top with a magnet is quick to use on the move, but it is not a zip, so it is better for the commute than for a crowded festival. See the best DeMellier work bags for the zipped alternatives.

Leathers and colours this season

The autumn delta adds dark green and warm brown small grain, a dark chocolate croc-effect, zebra-effect hair calf, and the fern suede Lena Mahfouf picked for the the ICONS 26 collection. Small grain is the hardest-wearing finish; suede is softer and warmer, and is covered in DeMellier suede bags.

New York vs Stockholm

Both are DeMellier work bags, but they suit different days. The New York is open and wide, quick to drop things into, and holds the bigger laptop. The Stockholm zips closed, has dedicated laptop and phone compartments, and is easier to carry by hand. If security matters more than speed, read the Stockholm guide.

New York vs Hudson

The Hudson is the structured, lock-front sibling, and it reads more formal; the New York is softer and more relaxed. A Hudson in black looks like a briefcase; a New York in suede looks like a weekend bag. Both are explained in the Hudson guide.

DeMellier New York bags at Coveti

1. The New York Burgundy Small Grain, $930

Top width 58cm / 22.1 in, height 27cm / 10.7 in, depth 14cm / 5.5 in, weight 1100g. It fits a laptop up to 16 inches.

2. Lena Mahfouf x The New York in Fern Suede Shoulder Bag, $1,130

Top width 58cm / 22.1 in, height 27cm / 10.7 in, depth 14cm / 5.5 in, weight 1100g. It fits a laptop up to 16 inches.

3. The Midi New York Burgundy Small Grain, $843

Top width 40cm / 15.7 in, height 22cm / 8.7 in, depth 15cm / 5.9 in, weight 750g. It fits an 11 inch laptop at most.

4. The Midi New York Black Croc-Effect, $913

Top width 40cm / 15.7 in, height 22cm / 8.7 in, depth 15cm / 5.9 in, weight 750g. It fits an 11 inch laptop at most.

5. The New York Shoulder in Black Crossbody Bag, $840

Top width 37.5cm / 15 in, height 40cm / 16 in, weight 400g. It fits a large phone up to iPhone Pro Max size.

6. The New York Shoulder in Bordeaux Small Grain Shoulder Bag, $840

Top width 37.5cm / 15 in, height 40cm / 16 in, weight 400g. It fits a large phone up to iPhone Pro Max size.

7. The New York Crossbody in Black Small Grain Crossbody Bag, $900

Top width 25cm / 9.8 in, height 14cm / 5.5 in, weight 520g. It fits a large phone up to iPhone Pro Max size.

8. The New York Crossbody in Bordeaux Small Grain Crossbody Bag, $900

Top width 25cm / 9.8 in, height 14cm / 5.5 in, weight 520g. It fits a large phone up to iPhone Pro Max size.

Buying DeMellier at Coveti

Every bag is authentic and checked before dispatch, and ships worldwide by insured express courier (DHL Express and FedEx International Priority), signature required. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on delivery. Coveti prices are its own and are not the same as DeMellier boutique prices. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What size laptop fits in the DeMellier New York?

The full-size New York fits up to a 16 inch laptop, per DeMellier. The Midi New York takes an 11 inch laptop at most.

What is the difference between the New York and the Midi New York?

The New York is 58cm / 22.1 in across the top and takes a 16 inch laptop; the Midi New York is 40cm / 15.7 in and takes up to an 11 inch device.

Does the DeMellier New York close?

Yes, with a central magnet and two snap buttons at the sides. It does not zip.

Can you wear the New York on the shoulder?

The New York has a 20cm / 7.8 in handle drop, so it sits on the shoulder. The Midi is closer to an under-arm bag, and the New York Shoulder has the longest drop at 27.5cm / 11 in.

How heavy is the DeMellier New York?

DeMellier lists the full New York at 1100g and the Midi at 750g.

Is the DeMellier New York worth it?

For a work tote that takes a 16 inch laptop in Italian leather at a contemporary price, yes. Choose suede only if you are happy to look after it.

Read next

The Stockholm guide, the Hudson guide, the best DeMellier work bags, the DeMellier size chart.

More DeMellier guides

Is DeMellier a luxury brand, the best DeMellier bags, where DeMellier is made, brands like DeMellier, and the full DeMellier collection at Coveti.

Sources and method

Checked on 14 October 2026 by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Product facts (sizes, weights, strap drops, device fit, leathers and linings) are DeMellier’s own product-page text; prices and counts are the live Coveti catalogue on that date and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked it was left out.

• demellierlondon.com, All Bags: product pages read on 14 October 2026 (sizes, weights, straps, device fit, materials, linings)
• demellierlondon.com, Our Story and Our Values: founder, European factories, Italian tanneries, A Bag, A Life
• Coveti, logistics and returns protocol
• Coveti live catalogue, 14 October 2026: prices, colours and stock

Gemma Deeks is Fashion Editor at Coveti. Prices, stock and counts on this page were checked against coveti.com and demellierlondon.com on 14 October 2026.