Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag: The 2013 Original and the Drawstring Styles in Stock

The Mansur Gavriel bucket bag is the shape the label launched with in 2013, when Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel introduced two bags, the Bucket bag and the Tote. The original Bucket bag is not in Coveti stock today; the closest pieces Coveti carries are the Drawstring Cabas at $1,270, which takes up to a 14-inch laptop, and the smaller Drawstring Pouchette in Jasmine at $910, both in the Mansur Gavriel edit and the Coveti bucket bags category. For the founders’ story in full, read who is Mansur Gavriel.

Where did the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag come from?

Mansur Gavriel was founded in 2013 by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel. The label launched with two bags, the Bucket bag and the Tote, which the brand itself now calls “now-iconic”. By the brand’s account, the label “quickly captured global attention”, and it won two CFDA awards within its first three years.

That is the verified history, and it is short on purpose. Much of what circulates online about the early years, from launch prices to who carried the bag first, is repeated without a source, so it is left out here. What matters for a buyer in 2026 is that the bucket shape is the house’s starting point, and its later bags still follow the ideas the brand names in its own description: simplicity, and a focus on material, technique and shape.

What the brand stands for

Mansur Gavriel describes its goods as “elevated, everyday luxury”. Its pieces are dreamt up in New York City and crafted with artisans around the world, and every one of the 120 pieces Coveti stocks is labelled Made in Italy on the brand’s product page. The brand’s aesthetic balances “quiet restraint and colorful exuberance”, which in practice means plain shapes in strong, unusual colours.

Is the original Mansur Gavriel Bucket bag at Coveti?

No. Coveti does not currently stock the original Bucket bag, and it is better to say so than to send you to a page that sells something else under its name. What Coveti does carry are two drawstring bucket styles from the same family. Both the Drawstring Cabas and the Drawstring Pouchette are drawstring bucket bags, the shape the house launched with.

The two bucket styles in stock

The Drawstring Cabas: a bucket bag for every day

The Drawstring Cabas is the larger of the two and the one to buy if you want a bucket bag you can use daily. It measures 26 cm wide, 32 cm high and 17 cm deep, and it takes up to a 14-inch laptop. That is unusual for a bucket shape, which is often too narrow at the base for a computer. A 31 cm strap drop sits it on the shoulder, and an interior slip pocket keeps a phone from sinking to the bottom.

The body is cut from Italian soft calf suede with soft calf leather, and the inside is lined in Italian soft calf suede. A drawstring cinches the top closed, so the bag softens and folds as you fill it, then pulls back into shape.

Three suede colours

The Drawstring Cabas in Anise Suede is a light tan from the Signature Collection, the easiest colour to wear with denim, camel and white. The Drawstring Cabas in Black Suede, also Signature, is the city choice and the one that hides wear best. The Drawstring Cabas in Algae Suede is new for Fall Winter 2026. Algae is the house name for an olive green, and against grey flannel, brown corduroy and navy it is the most interesting of the three for autumn winter 2026.

What fits inside

A 14-inch laptop slides in upright. Around it there is space for a slim book, a water bottle, a scarf and a wallet. If you prefer order inside a soft bag, add a pouch: the Bellezza Pouch in Black has a structured base that stands on its own, so it keeps its place at the bottom of the bucket instead of rolling around.

The Drawstring Pouchette in Jasmine

The Drawstring Pouchette in Jasmine is the small version of the idea. It measures 21 cm wide, 15 cm high and 9 cm deep, with a 16 cm strap drop, and takes up to an iPhone Pro Max. Jasmine is the house cream. It is made in Italian calf leather and lined in Italian soft calf suede.

The short strap means the Pouchette is carried in the hand, from the wrist, and tucked close under the arm. It suits evenings, weddings and anyone who wants a bucket bag without the bulk. In cream it also works as a holiday 2026 gift that feels special without being a full-size bag.

Drawstring Cabas versus Drawstring Pouchette

Choose the Cabas if you need one bag for work and weekends; it carries a laptop and sits on the shoulder. Choose the Pouchette if you already own a large tote and want a small, light second bag for evenings. They also pair well: a Pouchette inside a Cabas makes a handy organiser for keys and cards.

How to choose a bucket bag in 2026

Bucket bags have a reputation for being hard to rummage in. The fix is in the measurements. A wide base, like the 26 cm by 17 cm footprint of the Drawstring Cabas, keeps things from piling on top of each other. An interior pocket gives a phone a fixed home. A strap drop of around 30 cm keeps the opening under your arm, where you can reach into it.

Material changes the shape too. Suede slumps softly; smooth leather holds a crisper outline. If you like a bag that looks the same at 9pm as at 9am, buy smooth leather. If you like a relaxed, lived-in line, buy suede. For a broader view of the shape across houses, see the Coveti guides to designer bucket bags and drawstring bags.

Suede care for autumn winter

Suede is the season’s material, and it needs a little care. Brush it with a soft suede brush to lift the nap after wear. Keep it out of heavy rain, and if it gets wet, let it dry slowly at room temperature, away from a radiator. Store the bag stuffed with tissue so the base keeps its shape.

Other Mansur Gavriel bags with the same spirit

If you came for the bucket bag and want the same soft, open shape in a tote, look at the Cabas family. The Everyday Cabas in Black is $1,170, in Italian pebbled leather lined in Italian suede, and also takes up to a 14-inch laptop. The Mini Everyday Cabas in Black is $830 and takes up to an iPhone Pro Max. The Coveti Mansur Gavriel Everyday Cabas guide compares every size, and the Mansur Gavriel bags guide covers the full range.

Shoppers who like the brand’s approach also look at The Row and Toteme, which work in a similarly pared-back way.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Mansur Gavriel launch the bucket bag?

Mansur Gavriel was founded in 2013 by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, and it launched with two bags, the Bucket bag and the Tote. The brand calls them “now-iconic” and says the label quickly captured global attention.

Does Coveti sell the original Mansur Gavriel Bucket bag?

No. The original Bucket bag is not currently in Coveti stock. The closest pieces Coveti carries are the Drawstring Cabas and the Drawstring Pouchette, which are drawstring bucket bags in the same family.

Does a laptop fit in the Mansur Gavriel Drawstring Cabas?

Yes. The Drawstring Cabas takes up to a 14-inch laptop. It measures 26 cm wide, 32 cm high and 17 cm deep, with a 31 cm strap drop and an interior slip pocket.

What colours does the Drawstring Cabas come in at Coveti?

Coveti stocks the Drawstring Cabas in Anise Suede, Black Suede and Algae Suede, each at $1,270. Algae Suede, an olive green, is new for Fall Winter 2026.

How big is the Drawstring Pouchette?

The Drawstring Pouchette measures 21 cm wide, 15 cm high and 9 cm deep, with a 16 cm strap drop. It takes up to an iPhone Pro Max, and Coveti stocks it in Jasmine, the house cream, at $910.

Is the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag made in Italy?

Yes. The Drawstring Cabas and Drawstring Pouchette that Coveti stocks are labelled Made in Italy on the brand’s product page. Both are lined in Italian soft calf suede.