The JW PEI Yara shoulder bag: sizes, colours, what fits and how to wear it

The Yara is JW PEI’s best-selling shoulder bag of the year and one of its most searched: a soft, slouchy hobo with a short shoulder strap and a curved top-zip body, in vegan leather, faux suede, faux straw, denim and croc-embossed finishes. Coveti carries 30 Yara bags from $280 to $440, across the shoulder bag, the large, the small top-handle and the woven bucket. The standard size takes an iPhone 16 Pro Max; the Large takes a 10.5-inch iPad.

Key facts

• Yara Shoulder Bag: 30 by 16 by 10.5 cm, 22 cm handle drop, fixed strap, zip pocket inside, fits an iPhone 16 Pro Max by the brand’s figures.
• Yara Large Shoulder Bag: 40.5 by 24.5 by 14 cm, 22 cm drop, fits a 10.5-inch iPad.
• Yara Small Top Handle Shoulder Bag: 31.5 by 12 by 8.5 cm, 8 cm handle drop plus a detachable adjustable strap.
• Yara Hand-Woven Bucket Bag: 18 by 18.5 by 12.5 cm on a 59 cm strap.
• 13 colourways of the classic Yara Shoulder Bag at Coveti; all Yara bags $280 to $440.

What the Yara is

A soft shoulder bag that sits close under the arm on a short fixed strap, with a crescent body that slumps a little when full. It closes with a zip, has a zip pocket inside and carries a large phone, a wallet, keys and sunglasses. It has the nineties shoulder-bag shape that has taken over the season, and it is the JW PEI bag to buy if the Gabbi feels too small.

Sizes

Yara Shoulder Bag (30 cm wide) is the everyday size. Yara Large (40.5 cm) takes a 10.5-inch iPad and works for the office. Yara Small Top Handle (31.5 by 12 cm) is a slimmer east-west shape with a short handle and a detachable strap that lets it go crossbody. The Yara Hand-Woven Bucket is a different shape under the same name, a woven bucket on a long strap.

Finishes

The vegan leather Yara comes in black, white, dark brown, deep burgundy, army green, blue, light yellow and grey apricot; croc-embossed versions in white and sakura pink; faux suede in dark brown; faux straw and denim for summer; and black canvas. Faux suede marks and can transfer colour, so keep the dark suede away from pale coats.

The Yara bags to buy

1. Yara Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Black, $290

Vegan leather. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits iPhone 16 Pro and any smaller phone. gold hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 slip pocket inside.

2. Yara Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Burgundy, $290

Vegan leather. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 16 Pro. gold hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 card slot inside.

3. Yara Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Dark Brown, $290

Vegan leather. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits iPhone 16 Pro and any smaller phone. gold hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 slip pocket inside.

4. Yara Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Taupe, $290

Vegan leather. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 16 Pro. gold hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 card slot inside.

5. Yara Faux Suede Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Dark Blue, $310

Faux suede. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro. silver hardware; fixed, adjustable strap; 1 card slot inside.

6. Yara Faux Suede Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Dark Red, $310

Faux suede. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro. gold hardware; fixed, adjustable strap; 1 card pocket inside.

7. Yara Faux Suede Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Dark Grey, $320

Faux suede. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro. silver hardware; fixed, adjustable strap; 1 card slot inside.

8. Yara Faux Suede Hand-Woven Bucket Bag in Pink, $320

Faux suede. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro. gold hardware; fixed, adjustable strap; 1 card slot inside.

9. Yara Artificial Crystal Bucket Bag in Champagne, $340

Satin/artificial crystal. 18 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro. gold hardware; fixed, adjustable strap; 1 card slot inside.

10. Yara Small Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Black, $280

Vegan leather. 31.5 x 12 x 8.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max. gold hardware; detachable, adjustable strap; 1 slip pocket inside.

11. Yara Small Top Handle Shoulder Bag in Deep Coffee, $280

Vegan leather. 31.5 x 12 x 8.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max. gold hardware; detachable, adjustable strap; 1 slip pocket inside.

12. Yara Shoulder Bag in Army Green, $310

Vegan leather. 30 x 16 x 10.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 16 Pro Max and smaller phones. gold hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 zip pocket inside.

13. Yara Shoulder Bag in Black, $310

Vegan leather. 30 x 16 x 10.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits iPhone 16 Pro Max and any smaller phone. gold hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 zip pocket inside.

14. Yara Shoulder Bag in Blue, $310

Vegan leather. 30 x 16 x 10.5 cm (width, height, depth). fits an iPhone 17 Pro Max. silver hardware; fixed, non-adjustable strap; 1 zip pocket inside.

How to wear it

Under the arm, with the strap short. A Yara in dark brown with a camel coat and jeans is the autumn uniform; the white croc with a linen dress is the summer version. It suits ballerina sneakers and flat boots more than high heels. Add a bag charm to the strap if you want a detail.

Yara versus Joy versus Gabbi

The Yara is the softest and roomiest. The Joy is a firmer baguette with a flap, better for evenings. The Gabbi is the small ruched icon carried in the hand. For one bag that does days, buy the Yara.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the JW PEI Yara shoulder bag?

30 by 16 by 10.5 cm with a 22 cm handle drop, by the brand’s figures. The Yara Large is 40.5 by 24.5 by 14 cm.

What fits in the JW PEI Yara?

The shoulder bag fits an iPhone 16 Pro Max, a wallet, keys and sunglasses; the Large fits a 10.5-inch iPad.

Can you wear the Yara crossbody?

The Yara Shoulder Bag has a fixed short strap and is worn on the shoulder. The Yara Small Top Handle has a detachable adjustable strap for crossbody wear.

Is the JW PEI Yara real leather?

No. It is vegan leather, faux suede, faux straw, denim and canvas.

How much is the JW PEI Yara?

$280 to $440 at Coveti.

What colours does the Yara come in?

Black, white, dark brown, burgundy, army green, blue, light yellow and grey apricot in vegan leather, plus croc, faux suede, faux straw, denim and canvas versions.

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