Mini Amelot vs Amelot: Which Ateliers Auguste Bag?

The Ateliers Auguste Mini Amelot and Amelot are the house’s soft everyday bags in pebble and suede calf: the Mini Amelot is 18 x 22 x 8 cm and 520 g, worn crossbody on a strap that adjusts from 100 to 120 cm; the Amelot is 23 x 30 x 15 cm and about 1 kg, worn on the shoulder and short crossbody on a strap from 60 to 90 cm. At Coveti the Mini Amelot costs $1,160 and the Amelot $1,350. Buy the Mini if you carry a phone, a wallet and keys; buy the Amelot if you carry a tablet, a bottle and a jumper.

Key facts

• Mini Amelot: H18 x W22 x D8 cm (7.1 x 8.7 x 3.1 in), 520 g, strap 100 to 120 cm, outside back pocket, four metal studs.
• Amelot: H23 x W30 x D15 cm (9.1 x 11.8 x 5.9 in), about 1 kg, strap 60 to 90 cm, a zipped inside pocket, a large back pocket, four metal studs.
• Both: Italian calf, made in Italy, microsuede lining, Gold Edition and Silver Edition at the same price.
• Price at Coveti on 13 October 2026: Mini Amelot $1,160, Amelot $1,350.
• Choose by what you carry, then by how you wear it: the Mini is crossbody, the Amelot a shoulder bag.

What fits in each

The Mini Amelot takes a phone, a Cléry wallet, keys, lipstick and sunglasses in a slim case. The back pocket is the place for the phone. The Amelot takes all of that plus a small tablet, a water bottle, a folded cardigan and a paperback, and the zipped inside pocket keeps keys away from the phone screen. Neither takes a laptop; for that, see the Sévigné.

How each wears

At 520 g with a strap that goes to 120 cm, the Mini Amelot is a true crossbody bag that sits on the hip, and it is light enough to forget about. The Amelot’s 90 cm maximum puts it on the shoulder and short across the body, and at about 1 kg empty it is a bag you notice by the end of a long day; it is the trade for the space. Both have studs underneath, so you can put them on a floor without worrying about the base.

Gold Edition and Silver Edition

Both bags come with the house’s plaque and metal details in gold, and now in silver on black pebble calf: the Mini Amelot Silver Edition and the Amelot Silver Edition, at the same price as the gold. Our silver hardware guide explains how to choose.

Every Amelot at Coveti

1. Mini Amelot Silver Edition in Black Pebble Leather, $1,160

Mini Amelot Silver Edition, Italian grained calf leather, Black, silver hardware.

2. Mini Amelot in Black, $1,160

Mini Amelot, Italian grained calf leather, Black, gold hardware.

3. Mini Amelot in Chocolate, $1,160

Mini Amelot, Italian suede, Chocolate, gold hardware.

4. Mini Amelot in Tan, $1,160

Mini Amelot, Italian suede, Tan, gold hardware.

5. Amelot Silver Edition in Black Pebble Leather, $1,350

Amelot Silver Edition, Italian grained calf leather, Black, silver hardware.

6. Amelot in Black, $1,350

Amelot, Italian grained calf leather, Black, gold hardware.

7. Amelot in Chocolate, $1,350

Amelot, Italian suede, Chocolate, gold hardware.

8. Amelot in Tan, $1,350

Amelot, Italian suede, Tan, gold hardware.

The verdict

Most people who are torn should buy the Mini Amelot. It is lighter, it is a better crossbody bag, and the back pocket makes it quick to use. The Amelot is the better single bag if you carry a lot and want one soft shoulder bag for every day; at that point it is worth weighing against the Sévigné tote. Read the full Amelot review for how the suede and pebble leathers wear.

“Leather is a noble material, but it can easily become predictable,” Xavier Valembert told Style Essentials in March 2026. “For us, leather should not only look beautiful, it should age with dignity.”

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Mini Amelot and the Amelot?

Size and how you wear them. The Mini Amelot is 18 x 22 x 8 cm, 520 g, and crossbody; the Amelot is 23 x 30 x 15 cm, about 1 kg, and a shoulder bag.

Can you wear the Amelot crossbody?

Short crossbody, yes; its strap adjusts from 60 to 90 cm. The Mini Amelot’s strap goes to 120 cm for a longer crossbody drop.

Does the Amelot fit a laptop?

No. It fits a small tablet. For a 13 inch laptop the Ateliers Auguste bag is the Sevigne.

How heavy is the Ateliers Auguste Amelot?

About 1 kg empty, by the brand’s own listing; the Mini Amelot is 520 g.

Is there a Silver Edition of the Amelot?

Yes, in black pebble calf, for both the Amelot and the Mini Amelot, at the same price as the Gold Edition.

How much are the Amelot bags?

Mini Amelot $1,160, Amelot $1,350, at Coveti on 13 October 2026.

Read next

Amelot review Silver hardware handbags All Ateliers Auguste bag sizes

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Sources and method

Checked on 13 October 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Coveti. Product facts, the dimensions, handle drops, weights, leathers, linings and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ story comes from the brand’s own pages and the two interviews listed below, each read on the date above. The founding year is given two ways in the sources and the page says so. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.

• ateliersauguste.com, Our story: the house’s own account of its founding by two brothers, the women’s line since 2018, the architects it cites, the Italian tanneries, REACH and LWG
• ateliersauguste.com, Ateliers: the workshops in the Venetian countryside, the four hours of work per bag, the small leather goods made in Porto
• ateliersauguste.com, Care: the brand’s own use and care recommendations
• ateliersauguste.com, FAQ: guarantee, returns, delivery times and the countries where duties are included
• ateliersauguste.com, Paris: the boutique at 8 rue de Turenne, its hours and the tax refund
• ateliersauguste.com, Warranty: the one-year guarantee and the repair service
• ateliersauguste.com, Spring/Summer 26 Collection: the smooth-leather Passy, Sevigne and Mini Sevigne launch
• Ateliers Auguste product pages: dimensions, handle drop, weight, leather, lining and country of manufacture of every bag and small leather good (84 product pages read on 13 October 2026)
• Kismet, 14 December 2025: Ateliers Auguste, Architecture, Integrity, and the Quiet Power of Timeless Design (interview with Xavier Valembert; the page was offline on 13 October 2026, a copy read on 19 September 2026 is on file)
• Style Essentials, 9 March 2026: Why Laurent and Xavier Valembert Chose Precision Over Fashion (interview)
• Ateliers Auguste product page, Amelot Silver Edition: dimensions, strap, pockets, weight
• Ateliers Auguste product page, Mini Amelot Silver Edition: dimensions, strap, pockets, weight
• Coveti live catalogue, 13 October 2026: prices and stock