Savette Bags: A Guide to Every Family and Which One to Buy

Savette makes a small, tightly edited range of bags, and the hardest part of buying one is choosing between families that share the same handwork. This guide covers each line with its sizes and leathers. Shop everything on the Savette page at Coveti, and read Who Is Savette? The New York Bag Label Made by Hand in Italy for the background on the brand.

Symmetry: the signature

Symmetry bags are flat-topped and rectangular, closed with the sculptural turnlock. The Symmetry Pochette measures 22 by 12 by 7 cm and carries a phone, a card holder and keys. The Slim Pochette stretches the same idea to 27 cm, the Symmetry 19 and 26 add depth and a strap, and the Mini Bag is a slim 19 cm crossbody. Our The Savette Symmetry Pochette: Sizes, Leathers and How to Wear It goes through the pochettes in detail.

• Savette Symmetry Pochette in Smoke Suede
• Savette Symmetry Pochette in Sepia Suede
• Savette Slim Symmetry Pochette in Bone Canvas
• Savette Symmetry 19 in Bone Smooth Leather
• Savette Symmetry Mini Bag in Bone Canvas

Symmetry Trapeze: softer and larger

The Trapeze bags flare gently from top to base, which makes them lighter to look at. The Trapeze Pochette is a top-handle bag, the Trapeze Shoulder Bag hangs from two straps, and the Large Trapeze takes a laptop, which makes it the work bag of the range. See our Designer Work Bags: Structured Bags for the Office edit for how it compares.

• Savette Symmetry Trapeze Pochette in Coffee Mixed Leather
• Savette Symmetry Trapeze Shoulder Bag in Coffee Mixed Leather
• Savette Large Symmetry Trapeze Shoulder Bag in Coffee Mixed Leather

Tondo: the round family

Tondo bags trade straight lines for curves. The Tondo 22 is a rounded shoulder bag, the Crescent is its petite sister, and the Small and Large Tondo Hobo are soft and suede lined. Read Savette Tondo Bags: The Tondo 22, Crescent and Tondo Hobo for sizing.

• Savette Tondo 22 in Taupe Smooth Leather
• Savette Tondo Crescent in Mink Smooth Leather
• Savette Small Tondo Hobo in Saddle Suede

Florence and Anello

Florence bags have a slim metal accent along the top and come as top-handle bags (the 20 and 25), a shoulder bag and two hobos. Anello bags close with a leather loop: the Anello Tote is half bucket bag, half tote, and the Anello Pouch is a clutch with a hidden wristlet. Our Savette Florence and Anello Bags: A Buying Guide covers both.

• Savette Florence 25 in Coffee Smooth Leather
• Savette Florence Hobo in Taupe Milled Leather
• Savette Anello Tote in Mink Milled Leather
• Savette Anello Pouch in Cactus Suede

Which Savette bag should you buy first?

For one bag that does everything, the Symmetry Pochette in black smooth leather is our first recommendation. If you carry more, the Florence 25 and the Tondo 22 hold a full day without losing the shape. For a softer, more relaxed look, start with a suede Small Tondo Hobo, and for a piece that will not date, choose a neutral: bone, taupe and mink all sit well with a capsule wardrobe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular Savette bag?

The Symmetry Pochette is Savette’s best known bag and the one most searched for. It comes in smooth leather, suede, raffia and exotic skins.

Are Savette bags worth the money?

Savette bags are made by hand in Italy from certified leather, in small runs, with no logo to date them. For a bag you plan to carry for years, the price per wear is good.

Do Savette bags come with a strap?

Many do. The Symmetry 19, 26, Mini Bag and shoulder styles have straps, and the Chain Pochette has a crossbody chain. The classic Pochette is carried by its top handle.

What size is the Savette Symmetry Pochette?

It measures 22 cm long, 12 cm high and 7 cm deep, about 9 by 5 by 3 inches.