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Mlouye Checker Tote in Espresso
The Checker Tote in Espresso is an authentic Mlouye bag in Beige. Mlouye is the Istanbul label the industrial designer Meb Seyman founded in 2017, and her training shows in how the bags are built. The Sera Tote, with its maze-like 3D facade, is the house signature; around it sit the origami Flex Bag, the polygon Naomi, the wind-spinner Helix and the doctor-bag Model 12. The bags are made in the house’s own Istanbul facility in Italian leather, and Coveti authenticates every bag before it ships.
The Checker Tote is built from intersecting straps that wrap the body, hold the inner tote and turn into the handles. Contrast edging makes the grid graphic, a zip top closes it and the lining is suede. This one is cut from Italian calf leather in espresso. Made in Mlouye’s production facility in Istanbul. It takes a working day and carries on to dinner.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Mlouye, Istanbul, founded 2017 by the industrial designer Meb Seyman
- Product: Checker Tote in Espresso, totes and top-handle bags
- Collection: Fall Winter 2026
- Colour: Beige
- Composition: Italian calf leather; Calf suede lining; Silver-tone hardware
- Size: One size. Dimensions: width 25 cm, height 20 cm, depth 13 cm. Handle drop 11 cm.
- Made in: Turkey
- Reference: ML-1013-023
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Coveti before dispatch
- Shipping: Worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value and signature required
How to Wear the Checker Tote in Espresso
Style it with a white shirt, wide trousers and gold earrings.
- With tailoring: A Sera Tote on the forearm of a grey suit is the cleanest way to wear the house.
- With denim: Carry a Naomi and a Flex Bag on the shoulder over straight jeans and a white shirt.
- For evening: The Seal Clutch, the Luna crescent and the Mini Sera go with a slip dress and keep the rest plain.
- For work: The Isla Tote and the Business Bag take a laptop and still look like a considered bag.
Explore more in totes and top-handle bags and Mlouye bags.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Checker Tote in Espresso Product Details
| Brand | Mlouye, designed in Istanbul, Turkey |
| Collection | Fall Winter 2026 |
| Colour | Beige |
| Composition | Italian calf leather; Calf suede lining; Silver-tone hardware |
| Dimensions | One size. Dimensions: width 25 cm, height 20 cm, depth 13 cm. Handle drop 11 cm. |
| Made in | Turkey |
| Styling | Style it with a white shirt, wide trousers and gold earrings. |
| Care | Store it filled with tissue in its dust bag, away from light and heat. Keep it away from water and wipe smooth leather with a soft dry cloth. |
| Reference | ML-1013-023 |
Mlouye Bag Size Guide
Mlouye publishes the width, height and depth of every bag, and the exact figures for the Checker Tote in Espresso sit in the size line above. Most families come in a mini and a full size, so the table below shows which shape takes a phone and which takes a laptop.
| Family | Carry | Holds | Best for |
| Sera Charm, Flex Charm | Clipped to a bag, crossbody | Cards, keys, a lipstick | A second bag |
| Mini Sera, Mini Flex, Mini Helix, 12 Mini | Hand and shoulder | A large phone, a cardholder | Evenings and weekends |
| Sera Tote, Sera Mia, Naomi, Flex, Juno | Forearm and shoulder | The day essentials | The city day |
| Isla Tote, Checker Tote XL, Business Bag | Shoulder | A 16 inch laptop and more | Work and travel |
About Mlouye
Mlouye is an independent accessories label founded in Istanbul in 2017 by the industrial designer Meb Seyman. She studied industrial design at Middle East Technical University and designed furniture before she turned to bags, and the Bauhaus is the house’s stated starting point: familiar shapes are taken apart and rebuilt with new proportions and folded geometry. The bags are made in Mlouye’s own production facility in Istanbul from full-grain leather sourced from Leather Working Group Gold rated tanneries in Italy. In 2019 the house designed a capsule with the British label Whistles.
“The Checker Tote in Espresso has the geometry Mlouye is known for, and it is still a practical bag. The panels hold their shape and the inside is roomier than the outline suggests.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti
How Mlouye Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the Checker Tote in Espresso typically also consider Polène, Cult Gaia and Loewe. Polène is the Paris answer, with sculpted leather and a similar price. Cult Gaia is the one for acrylic and bamboo shapes that read as jewellery, and Loewe for the Puzzle and a much larger house behind it. Mlouye is the one to buy for a bag built like a piece of design, with folded panels and geometry that come from an industrial designer’s training. Explore the full Mlouye collection at Coveti.
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Mlouye, verified by Coveti before dispatch.
- Made in Turkey, in the house’s own Istanbul production facility.
- Express shipping worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature.
- 14-day returns from the delivery date. The piece must be unused with the Coveti security tag attached, and the return is submitted through the return centre.
- Duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Checker Tote in Espresso authentic?
Yes. Every Mlouye piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, including the Checker Tote in Espresso, reference ML-1013-023.
How big is the Checker Tote in Espresso?
One size. Dimensions: width 25 cm, height 20 cm, depth 13 cm. Handle drop 11 cm. Mlouye measures width, height and depth at the widest points, so the size guide above shows which family takes a laptop and which takes a phone.
Who is Mlouye?
Mlouye is an independent accessories label founded in Istanbul in 2017 by the industrial designer Meb Seyman. It is known for architectural bags such as the Sera Tote, the Flex Bag and the Naomi, inspired by the Bauhaus and made in the house’s own Istanbul facility from Italian leather.
What is the Mlouye Sera Tote?
The Sera Tote is Mlouye’s signature bag, a symmetric top handle with a maze-like 3D facade of stitched leather panels. Open the handles and a suede drawstring top folds out like an accordion, and it comes with a detachable shoulder strap. It is made in a full size, a mini and a tall mini, and the Sera Eclat and Sera Mia are its newer relatives.
What is the Mlouye Flex Bag?
The Flex Bag is Mlouye’s origami-inspired bag, folded from flat leather panels into a triangular shape with a suede two-way zip top. Unclip the shoulder strap and it becomes a wrist bag and a clutch. It comes in a full size, a Mini Flex and a Flex Charm.
Where are Mlouye bags made?
Mlouye makes its bags in its own production facility in Istanbul, Turkey, from full-grain leather sourced from Leather Working Group Gold rated tanneries in Italy. The Checker Tote in Espresso is listed above as Italian calf leather; Calf suede lining; Silver-tone hardware.
How should I care for the Checker Tote in Espresso?
Store it filled with tissue in its dust bag, away from light and heat. Keep it away from water and wipe smooth leather with a soft dry cloth. Empty the bag between wears so the panels keep their shape, and let a wet bag dry naturally before it goes back in its dust bag.
Can I return Mlouye to Coveti?
Yes. Coveti accepts returns within 14 days of the delivery date. The piece must be unused with the Coveti security tag attached. Sale items, jewellery, swimwear and bespoke pieces are final sale, and a flat return processing fee is deducted from the refund.
Does Coveti ship Mlouye internationally?
Yes. Coveti ships Mlouye worldwide with DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. The full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
