Mansur Gavriel Candy Hobo: Mini, Maxi and Gnocchi Sizes Compared

The Mansur Gavriel Candy Hobo is a slouchy zip-top hobo in Italian leather that measures 31 cm wide, 21 cm high and 16 cm deep, with a 27.5 cm strap drop, and it fits most 13-inch laptops with a snug fit. Coveti stocks it at $1,200 in designer hobo bags alongside the Mini Candy Bag, the Maxi Candy Hobo and the Gnocchi family, and our guide to hobo bags explains how the shape works across houses.

What is the Mansur Gavriel Candy Hobo?

The Candy Hobo is a soft, rounded bag with a single shoulder handle. It slumps into a crescent when worn and opens with a zip across the top, so nothing spills out when it slumps. Inside there is a slip pocket and a lining of Italian soft calf suede. The body is deep for its width, 16 cm against 31 cm, so it holds far more than its footprint suggests.

Mansur Gavriel launched in 2013 with the Bucket bag and the Tote, and it describes its aesthetic as a balance of “quiet restraint and colorful exuberance”. The Candy family leans toward the first half of that phrase in black and chocolate, and toward the second in finishes such as crinkled gold and tumbled silver on the Mini.

Candy and Gnocchi sizes compared

The two families share a soft, slouchy outline, but they differ in depth and in how they sit on the body. These are the measurements Coveti lists for each style.

The Maxi Candy Hobo is listed at 40 cm wide (45 cm at the top) in black calf and at 45 cm wide (40 cm at the top) in Seaweed Village suede, so allow for a little variation between leathers.

Candy Hobo

The core size is the most versatile. It takes a 13-inch laptop at a push, but its real strength is everyday carry: a wallet, a phone, a book, a scarf and a water bottle. Coveti has four versions. The Candy Hobo in Black is the Signature Collection piece in pebbled leather. For autumn winter 2026 the Candy Hobo in Chocolate and the Candy Hobo in Sabbia are soft calf, and the Candy Hobo in Algae Suede brings olive green suede into the range.

Maxi Candy Hobo

The Maxi is the work bag of the family. It takes up to a 16-inch laptop and has a longer 36 cm handle drop, so it sits lower on the shoulder and clears a winter coat. The Maxi Candy Hobo in Black is soft calf leather at $1,460. The Maxi Candy Hobo in Seaweed Village is oiled suede in a dark green at $1,570, new for autumn winter 2026.

Mini Candy Bag

The Mini Candy Bag is the evening size. It tapers from 24 cm at the base to 18 cm at the top and has a short 17 cm strap for the shoulder and the hand. Coveti has five finishes, the widest choice in the family. The Mini Candy Bag in Black and the Mini Candy Bag in Tumbled Silver cost $880. The Mini Candy Bag in Crinkled Gold costs $950 and the Mini Candy Bag in Oxblood Croc costs $980. Note that the Crinkled Gold and Sabbia versions are listed for an iPhone 14 Pro and smaller.

Gnocchi Bag

The Gnocchi is wide and shallow where the Candy is compact and deep. At 45 cm across and 11 cm deep it drapes along the shoulder, with a 26 cm strap drop. It takes up to an iPad Mini. The Gnocchi Bag in Black is soft calf lined in calf suede, the Gnocchi Bag in Chocolate Suede is Italian kid suede, and the Gnocchi Bag in Aubergine Soft Patent is coated lambskin at $1,490, the most expensive Gnocchi.

Mini Gnocchi Bag

The Mini Gnocchi is a rounded hobo that curves into the body on the shoulder. It measures 27 cm wide and takes up to an iPhone Pro Max. The Mini Gnocchi Bag in Uva, a grape purple in lambskin, is new for autumn winter 2026, and the Mini Gnocchi Bag in Seaweed Village is oiled suede listed for all phones and wallets. The Mini Gnocchi Bag in Black is smooth calf lined in suede. For more compact hobos across labels, see our edit of small hobo bags.

Candy Hobo vs Gnocchi Bag: which shape suits you?

Both are hobos, but they carry differently.

Choose the Candy Hobo if you want a zip and a bag that holds its contents in a tight bundle. Choose the Gnocchi if you prefer a long, flat line on the shoulder and do not need a laptop. The Gnocchi suits a fitted coat, because it lies flat along the arm.

Leathers and colours for autumn winter 2026/27

Soft calf and pebbled leather

Black runs across every size, and black pebbled on the Candy Hobo is the most forgiving finish. Chocolate and Sabbia (sand) in soft calf are the season’s neutrals. Soft calf is smoother and slouches more than pebbled leather.

Suede and oiled suede

Algae Suede on the Candy Hobo, Chocolate kid suede on the Gnocchi and the Seaweed Village oiled suede on the Maxi and the Mini Gnocchi bring texture for the colder months. For more on suede across labels, see our guide to brown suede bags.

Metallics, patent and croc for holiday 2026

The holiday 2026 picks are the Mini Candy Bag in Crinkled Gold and in Tumbled Silver, the Mini in Oxblood Croc and the Gnocchi in Aubergine Soft Patent. Any of the four works as a party bag that still holds a full-size phone, and the Mini Candy Bag sits well next to the evening styles in our guide to the Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch.

How to wear a Mansur Gavriel hobo

The Candy Hobo’s 27.5 cm drop puts it just under the arm, where the soft shape curves around the ribs. That suits a knit, a shirt and a light jacket. Over a heavy coat the Maxi, with its 36 cm drop, is the easier choice. The Mini Candy Bag and the Mini Gnocchi both work as hand-held bags for evening. If you want something flatter for day, compare these with the Mansur Gavriel Gaia Shoulder Bag, a structured zip-top style 4 cm deep. For a cross-label comparison, Coveti also stocks Khaite and By Far.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Mansur Gavriel Candy Hobo?

The Candy Hobo measures 31 cm wide, 21 cm high and 16 cm deep. The strap drop is 27.5 cm. It fits most 13-inch laptops with a snug fit.

Does the Candy Hobo have a zip?

Yes. The Candy Hobo has a zip closure across the top and an interior slip pocket. It is lined in Italian soft calf suede, apart from the Algae Suede version, which the catalogue lists as Italian suede.

What is the difference between the Candy Hobo and the Maxi Candy Hobo?

The Maxi Candy Hobo is 26.5 cm high and 17.5 cm deep, with a 36 cm handle drop, and it takes up to a 16-inch laptop. The Candy Hobo is 21 cm high and 16 cm deep and fits most 13-inch laptops with a snug fit. At Coveti the Candy Hobo costs $1,200 and the Maxi starts at $1,460.

What fits in the Mini Candy Bag?

The Mini Candy Bag takes up to an iPhone Pro Max, along with cards and keys. The Crinkled Gold and Sabbia versions are listed for an iPhone 14 Pro and smaller. It measures 24 cm wide, 12 cm high and 5.5 cm deep.

How is the Gnocchi Bag different from the Candy Hobo?

The Gnocchi Bag is wider and shallower, at 45 cm wide and 11 cm deep, and it takes up to an iPad Mini. The Candy Hobo is 31 cm wide and 16 cm deep with a zip closure. The Gnocchi drapes along the shoulder while the Candy sits in a compact curve.