Savette vs The Row: Which Quiet Luxury Bag Should You Buy?

Savette and The Row are the two names that come up most when someone wants a bag with no logo that still looks expensive. They approach it differently. Compare Savette and The Row at Coveti; for the wider field, see Brands Like Savette: Five Labels for Quiet, Well Made Bags.

Design

Savette is architectural: straight lines, right angles and the sculptural Symmetry turnlock. The Row is soft and slouchy, with relaxed shapes in supple leather. If you like structure, choose Savette. If you prefer a bag that folds into the body, choose The Row.

Craftsmanship

Both make their leather bags in Italy. Savette works with one family workshop outside Florence and uses LWG-certified leather, with edges painted by hand.

Price

Savette’s core bags cost noticeably less than The Row’s main styles. For the price of one large The Row bag you can often buy a Savette Pochette and a Florence 25.

Which to buy

For a compact evening and day bag, the Savette Symmetry Pochette. For a big everyday tote, The Row. For one bag that does both, the Savette Florence 25, with the Tondo 22 as the softer alternative.

• Savette Symmetry Pochette in Smoke Suede
• Savette Symmetry Pochette in Sepia Suede
• Savette Florence 25 in Coffee Smooth Leather
• Savette Tondo 22 in Taupe Smooth Leather
• Savette Anello Tote in Mink Milled Leather

Leathers and colours

Savette offers a wider spread of leathers on a single shape: one Symmetry Pochette comes in smooth calf, suede, raffia, canvas, eel, lizard and crocodile. The Row tends to keep each bag to a few soft leathers in a muted palette. Savette also offers more colour, especially in suede, with shades such as baltic, cactus and sepia.

Resale and longevity

Both labels avoid logos, which helps a bag stay current. The Row has the longer track record, while Savette is a younger brand founded in 2020, so its long-term resale picture is still forming. Buy either because you will carry it, not as an investment.

Frequently asked questions

Is Savette as good as The Row?

In build quality the two are comparable: both make their bags in Italy from fine leather. They differ mainly in style and price.

Is The Row more expensive than Savette?

Yes. The Row is generally more expensive for comparable leather bags.

Are both brands logo-free?

Yes. Neither puts a visible logo on the outside of its main bags.