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Valextra Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue
The Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue is an authentic Valextra bag in Blue. Valextra is the Milan house Giovanni Fontana founded in 1937, and its bags are some of the quietest in luxury: no logo on the outside, just clean geometry, Millepunte grained calf and the black lacquered Costa edge. The Iside, introduced in 2011, is the signature. Around it sit the Milano, the Mochi, the Soft Bucket and the Tric Trac, a design from the late 1960s. Coveti authenticates every bag before it ships.
The Soft Bucket is one of Valextra’s everyday shapes. Its curved outer pocket echoes the windows of the first Valextra boutique in Milan, and a removable pouch keeps small things in order. This one is in smokey blue Millepunte calf leather. Made in Italy. It is an easy everyday bag that suits a weekend as well as the office.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Valextra, Milan, founded 1937 by Giovanni Fontana
- Product: Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue, bucket bags
- Collection: Fall Winter 2026
- Colour: Blue
- Composition: Millepunte calf leather
- Size: One size. Dimensions: width 18 cm, height 16 cm, depth 12.5 cm. Handle drop 10 cm.
- Made in: Italy
- Reference: VX-1014-490
- 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 Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue
Wear it with a fine knit, a midi skirt and ankle boots.
- With tailoring: An Iside Mini in black on the forearm of a navy suit is the cleanest way to wear the house.
- With denim: A Soft Bucket on the shoulder with straight jeans and a cashmere crew keeps it relaxed.
- For evening: The Iside Clutch, a satin Soft Bucket Nano and the Tric Trac go with a slip dress and little else.
- For work: The Milano Medium takes a 15 inch laptop and still looks like a considered bag.
Explore more in bucket bags and Valextra bags.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue Product Details
| Brand | Valextra, Milan, Italy |
| Collection | Fall Winter 2026 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Composition | Millepunte calf leather |
| Dimensions | One size. Dimensions: width 18 cm, height 16 cm, depth 12.5 cm. Handle drop 10 cm. |
| Made in | Italy |
| Styling | Wear it with a fine knit, a midi skirt and ankle boots. |
| Care | Store it filled with tissue in its dust bag, away from light and heat. Keep it away from water and wipe the leather with a soft dry cloth. |
| Reference | VX-1014-490 |
Valextra Bag Size Guide
Valextra publishes the width, height and depth of every bag, and the exact figures for the Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue sit in the size line above. Most families run from micro to large, so the table below shows which size takes a phone and which takes a laptop.
| Size | Example | Holds | Best for |
| Nano and Micro | Soft Bucket Nano, Iside Crossbody Micro | A phone, cards and keys | Evenings and travel |
| Mini | Iside Top Handle Mini, Milano Mini, Mochi | A phone, a wallet and a small tablet | The city day |
| Medium | Iside Medium, Milano Medium, Soft Bucket Medium | A 15 inch laptop in the Milano | Work |
| Large | Milano Large, MyLogo Bowling, Vivi Shopping Large | A laptop and a change of shoes | Work and travel |
About Valextra
Valextra is a Milanese leather goods house founded in 1937 by Giovanni Fontana in Piazza San Babila. The name joins valigia, the Italian word for suitcase, with extra, and the house began with luggage before bags and small leather goods. Its 24 Ore briefcase won a Compasso d’Oro at the award’s first edition in 1954. Every piece is made in Italy and finished by hand with the black lacquered Costa edge. The logo is kept inside, next to a code that identifies the artisan who made it, and the flagship is on Via Manzoni in Milan.
“The Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue is Valextra at its most typical: no logo, a clean line and the black Costa edge doing the talking.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti
How Valextra Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue typically also consider The Row, Bottega Veneta and Loewe. The Row is the one for minimal American shapes in soft leather, Bottega Veneta for the woven intrecciato and Loewe for craft-led Spanish bags such as the Puzzle. Valextra is the one to buy for an Italian bag with no logo on the outside, a structured line and the black Costa edge that only those in the know will recognise. Explore the full Valextra collection at Coveti.
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Valextra, verified by Coveti before dispatch.
- Made in Italy, by Valextra’s artisans, each piece carrying an embossed code.
- 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 Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue authentic?
Yes. Every Valextra piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, including the Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue, reference VX-1014-490.
How big is the Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue?
One size. Dimensions: width 18 cm, height 16 cm, depth 12.5 cm. Handle drop 10 cm. Valextra measures width, height and depth at the widest points, so the size guide above shows which size takes a laptop and which takes a phone.
Who is Valextra?
Valextra is a Milanese leather goods house founded in 1937 by Giovanni Fontana in Piazza San Babila. The name joins valigia, Italian for suitcase, with extra. It is known for the Iside, the Tric Trac and its small leather goods, all made in Italy and finished with the black lacquered Costa edge. The logo stays inside the piece, never on the outside.
What is the Valextra Iside?
The Iside is Valextra’s signature bag, introduced in 2011: a geometric flap bag with a twist-lock clasp and the black lacquered Costa edge. It is made in micro, mini and medium sizes, carries by the top handle and on a detachable strap, and has grown into a clutch, a backpack, a belt bag and small leather goods.
What is Millepunte leather?
Millepunte, meaning a thousand points, is Valextra’s finely grained calf leather. The grain resists scratches and holds colour evenly, and it is used across most of the bags and small leather goods. The Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue is listed above as Millepunte calf leather.
Where are Valextra bags made?
Valextra makes every piece in Italy. Each bag carries the black lacquered Costa edge, painted by hand, and an embossed code inside that identifies the artisan.
How should I care for the Soft Bucket Micro Bag in Smokey Blue?
Store it filled with tissue in its dust bag, away from light and heat. Keep it away from water and wipe the leather with a soft dry cloth. Empty the bag between wears so it keeps its shape, and let a wet bag dry naturally before it goes back in its dust bag.
Can I return Valextra 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 Valextra internationally?
Yes. Coveti ships Valextra 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.
