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Totême in cherry red: the boots, the mules and the bags

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Totême in cherry red: the boots, the mules and the bags

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Totême works almost entirely in black, ecru and warm neutrals, which is why cherry stands out. Shop the Totême collection at Coveti, browse every label in designer bags and read the black guide next. It is the one strong colour of Pre-Spring 2027, a deep red with a little brown in it, and the house puts it on glossy leathers where it reads richest: the Bar mid-heel boots in naplack, the Cutout mules in nappa, the Cocktail bag in naplack and the medium Day tote in croco-embossed leather. 6 cherry pieces on Coveti, $1,010 to $2,390, median $1,305. This page is each piece and how to wear the colour without it taking over.

Key facts

  • 6 cherry pieces on Coveti, $1,010 to $2,390, median $1,305
  • Bar mid-heel boots in cherry: glossed naplack goat leather, 55mm heel, made in Italy
  • Cutout mules in cherry: glossy nappa, 85mm heel, made in Italy
  • Cocktail bag in cherry: calf leather naplack box on fine handles, magnetic closure, made in Italy
  • Medium Day tote in cherry: croco-embossed cow leather, detachable cross-body strap, two top handles

Why cherry

A single strong colour in a house of neutrals works as an accent, and cherry is used that way here: one piece, with everything else in black, ecru and camel. It sits between red and burgundy, closer to the colour of the fruit than a fire-engine red, so it goes with the house browns as well as with black.

The boots and the mules

The Bar mid-heel boots are the strongest way in: glossy, slim, ankle high, on a 55mm set-back heel. The Cutout mules are the evening option, strappy on an 85mm heel. Both are made in Italy. The heels, mules and loafers page has the black and python versions.

The bags

The Cocktail bag is a small naplack box sized for a phone, a lipstick and keys; in cherry it is the one accent on a black evening look. The medium Day tote is the daytime bag, croco-embossed leather with two handles and a strap to wear across the body. The clutch guide compares the evening bags.

How to wear it

Keep it to one cherry piece. Cherry boots with dark denim, a camel coat and an ecru knit. The Day tote with a black coat and grey trousers. The mules with a black slip dress and nothing else red. If you want two, make them the same leather: boots and the Cocktail bag, both naplack, match in finish.

Care

Glossy leathers show scuffs. Wipe naplack with a soft dry cloth after wear, keep the bags in their dust bags, and have the boots resoled by a cobbler before the heel cap wears through.

The pieces on Coveti now

1. Cutout mules in Cherry, $1,010

Made from 100% goat leather, made in Italy, shown in cherry.

2. Bar mid-heel naplack boots in Cherry, $1,200

Made from 100% goat leather, made in Italy, shown in cherry.

3. Slip naplack pumps in Cherry, $1,110

Made from 100% goat leather, made in Italy, shown in cherry.

4. Cocktail naplack bag in Cherry, $1,410

Made from 100% calf leather, made in Italy, shown in cherry.

5. Clip palmellato-patent shoulder in Cherry, $1,840

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in cherry.

6. Medium croco-embossed day tote in Cherry, $2,390

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in cherry.

Side by side

Piece Price on Coveti Composition (brand) Made in
Cutout mules in Cherry $1,010 100% goat leather Italy
Bar mid-heel naplack boots in Cherry $1,200 100% goat leather Italy
Slip naplack pumps in Cherry $1,110 100% goat leather Italy
Cocktail naplack bag in Cherry $1,410 100% calf leather Italy
Clip palmellato-patent shoulder in Cherry $1,840 100% cow leather Italy
Medium croco-embossed day tote in Cherry $2,390 100% cow leather Sweden

Buying it around the world

Searches for the house name run to about 150,000 a month worldwide. The United States is the largest market at roughly a quarter of them, then the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and France, with smaller, steady interest from the Gulf. Coveti ships the pieces on this page worldwide with express delivery, duties shown at checkout, and the same authenticity check before dispatch wherever the order is going.

“I love working with shades, exploring how a saturated black creates an impact together with a washed cotton, or putting a crisp fresh white next to something ivory,” Elin Kling told The Telegraph’s Lisa Armstrong in February 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is Totême cherry?

The deep red the house uses for Pre-Spring 2027, on the Bar boots, the Cutout mules, the Cocktail bag and the croco-embossed Day tote.

How much are the Totême cherry pieces?

$1,010 to $2,390 on Coveti.

Is cherry red the same as burgundy?

No. Cherry is brighter, a deep red with a touch of brown; burgundy is darker and more purple.

What colours go with cherry red?

Black, ecru, camel, grey and denim blue. Keep it to one piece with neutrals around it.

Are the Totême cherry shoes made in Italy?

Yes, both the Bar boots and the Cutout mules, per the brand.

How do I care for naplack?

Wipe it with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from rough fabric that can mark the gloss, and store it in its dust bag.

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Black Camel, beige and brown Clutch bags Pre-Spring 2027

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Every Totême guide on Coveti: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Totême, The edit, Who is Totême?, History timeline, Size guide, Shoe size guide, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs The Row, vs Khaite, Capsule wardrobe, The Signatures, Fall winter 2026, Spring summer 2026, Coats, Scarf jackets and coats, Jackets and blazers, Shearling, Knitwear, Dresses, Trousers, Jeans and denim, Skirts, Tops and shirts, Swim and beachwear, Leather, Bag guide, T-Lock bags, Belted tote, Shoe guide, Boots, Flip flops, Sneakers, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory, Belts, Hats and gloves, Wallets and cardholders, Accessories guide, Gift guide, Trench coat, Country and quilted jackets, Slouch waist dress, Twisted seam jeans, Cardigans, Parachute pieces, Pyjamas and silk sets, How to pronounce it, Pre-Spring 2027 edit, Puffer jacket, Car coat and peacoat, Clutch bags, Heels, mules and loafers.

Sources and method

Checked on 7 November 2026 by Coveti Editorial, the Coveti fashion desk. Product facts, the compositions, care lines, dimensions, heel heights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ biography and the house history come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above; the size scales are the brand’s own. 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.

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Coveti Editorial is the in-house fashion desk at Coveti, the London-based luxury fashion marketplace. The team writes our designer guides, brand profiles and buying advice from the collections our contracted boutiques carry: more than 500 boutiques across eight cities. Every guide is checked against the designer's own information before it is published.

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