Versace Bag Guide: La Medusa, Totes, Minis and Prices

A Versace bag at Coveti costs USD 1,300 to USD 5,660, and the edit runs to 183 women’s styles across eleven named lines led by La Medusa, Pivot, Severine and Rivière. Each one is designed in Milan and is 100% authentic, verified by Coveti. Start with the full Versace collection, browse every designer bag we carry, then read how the Medusa logo came to sit on the clasp.

• Coveti stocks 183 Versace bags priced USD 1,300 to USD 5,660, with a median of USD 2,960.
• Versace mini bags run USD 1,610 to USD 5,340; the smallest La Medusa mini measures 16 cm across.
• Versace totes and top-handles run USD 2,170 to USD 4,710, up to 57 cm wide.
• Shoulder and crossbody styles run USD 1,840 to USD 5,660.
• Clutches run USD 1,300 to USD 5,500, from the Rivière pouch to the embellished Vivian.
• Every bag is one size, with length, width, height and strap drop listed in centimetres.

Which Versace bag lines does Coveti stock?

Versace names its bags the way it names its shoes, after a hardware idea. La Medusa carries the Medusa head as a closure. Medusa ’95 pairs the Medusa hardware with croc-effect calf leather. Pivot, Severine, Vivian and Rivière are newer shapes with quieter branding. The table below gives the width range and price band for each line we carry.

Lou and Versace Tag complete the list. Lou is a 19 cm nappa mini at USD 1,850. Versace Tag is a 27 cm bowling bag at USD 1,840, the gentlest way into the house.

Is the Versace La Medusa bag worth buying first?

For most women, yes. The La Medusa bag is the one people recognise across a room, and the line covers more occasions than any other. The canvas totes are daywear: the large version measures 40 x 16 x 30 cm and costs USD 2,470. The leather top-handle is 25 cm wide with a 40 to 50 cm shoulder strap, so it works by hand and on the shoulder. For evening, the embellished satin mini comes in 16 cm and 19 cm widths at USD 4,850. Gianni Versace adopted the Medusa as his trademark around 1993, and our profile of Gianni Versace tells the rest of that story.

Which Versace tote bag is the right size?

Measure what you carry. A 13-inch laptop wants a bag at least 33 cm wide, so the Rivière large tote (39.5 x 16 x 47.5 cm) and the Vivian large tote (57 x 19 x 33 cm) are the commuter choices. The standard Rivière tote is 29 cm wide and tall at 38.5 cm, with a detachable strap and a 42 to 47.5 cm drop. It is the one we would pick for a phone, a wallet and a scarf. The La Medusa canvas tote is the roomiest of all at 50 x 14 x 45 cm. If you love print, the printed Rivière and Vivian canvases pair well with the patterns in our Versace prints guide. Shop every shape in totes and top-handle bags.

What is the best Versace crossbody bag?

Severine is the strongest crossbody line. The 26 cm shoulder bag at USD 2,960 is the everyday size. It comes in black, brown, red, light blue and white. The 35 cm version adds a 120 cm shoulder strap with a 53 cm drop, long enough to wear across the body. Pivot bucket bags are the softer option: the small size is 23 x 17 x 27 cm with a 92 cm strap. Emblème bowling bags at USD 2,170 come in seven colours, from lilac to orange. Browse them all in shoulder and crossbody bags.

Which Versace mini bag and clutch suit evening?

Evening is where Versace is most at home. The Metal Mesh Mini Bag in gold and silver costs USD 5,340 and has the liquid sheen the house is known for. The La Medusa metal mesh clutch is 26.5 cm wide with a 52 cm strap. Vivian clutches measure 30 x 7 x 16 cm and run from USD 3,920 in suede to USD 5,500 embellished. Lou and Emblème minis are 19 cm wide, small enough for a phone and a lipstick. Pair any of them with a slim Greca chain from our Versace belts guide. See the full range of mini bags and clutch bags.

What is a Versace purse, and which one should you buy?

It depends where you are. In the US a purse is a handbag, and every bag line above counts. In the UK a purse is a wallet, and Coveti carries 25 Versace wallets, card holders and coin purses. The Emblème wallet is the classic, with Medusa hardware, Versace logo embossing, 12 card slots and two note compartments in a 20.5 cm shape, in black, orange, pink and red. The Emblème long wallet is taller at 19 cm and adds a phone compartment, so it doubles as an evening pouch. For a small bag, the Emblème 11 cm wallet holds five cards and notes, and the Emblème zip card holder takes four cards and a zipped pocket. The Lou nappa coin purse stands 9 cm high, with a Medusa Cameo and a lanyard on some colours, so it clips to a bag. The Rivière canvas pouch, 27 cm wide, is the travel option. Browse every designer wallet and purse.

• Emblème Leather Wallet in Red. The 12-card classic in a colour you can find in a bag.
• Emblème Long Leather Wallet in Black. Room for a phone as well as cards.
• Severine Leather Wallet in Black. Matches the Severine shoulder bag.
• Emblème Leather Wallet in Black, 11 cm. Five cards and notes for a mini bag.
• Emblème Leather Zip Card Holder in Pink. Four cards and a zipped pocket.
• Lou Metallic Nappa Coin Purse in Gold. A Medusa Cameo coin purse on a lanyard.
• Rivière Canvas Pouch in Black and Beige, 27 cm. The travel pouch, with a removable lanyard.

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1. La Medusa Leather Top-Handle in Black, USD 3,520. Carry it by hand with tailoring, then clip on the strap for weekends.
2. La Medusa Large Canvas Tote in Black and Gold, USD 2,470. The office tote, with room for a laptop sleeve.
3. La Medusa Embellished Satin Mini Bag in Black, 16 cm, USD 4,850. Wear it with a black slip dress and nothing else that sparkles.
4. Severine Leather Shoulder Bag in Red, USD 2,960. A red bag lifts a camel coat instantly.
5. Pivot Small Leather Bucket Bag in Black, USD 4,230. Soft enough for travel, smart enough for dinner.
6. Rivière Canvas Tote in Black and Beige, Ref. 1A17864, USD 2,490. The everyday size, with jeans and loafers.
7. Vivian Suede Clutch in Lilac, USD 3,920. Lilac suede with a black tuxedo is our favourite evening contrast.
8. Metal Mesh Mini Bag in Gold, USD 5,340. The party piece, best against bare shoulders.
9. Versace Tag Nappa Bowling Bag in Black and Gold, USD 1,840. The easiest first Versace bag at Coveti.

Coveti does not run a Versace sale, and our Versace sale and outlet guide explains how pricing works.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Versace bag cost?

At Coveti, Versace bags cost USD 1,300 to USD 5,660, with a median price of USD 2,960. The Rivière canvas pouch is the entry point at USD 1,300. The Pivot large leather bucket bag and the Cabine leather shoulder bag sit at the top at USD 5,660.

What is the most famous Versace bag?

The La Medusa bag is the most recognisable Versace bag. Its closure is the Medusa head, the house trademark that Gianni Versace adopted around 1993. Coveti stocks La Medusa totes, top-handles, mini bags and clutches from USD 1,680 to USD 4,850.

What size is the Versace La Medusa mini bag?

The La Medusa embellished satin mini bag comes in two widths. The 16 cm version measures 16 x 6 x 12 cm, and the 19 cm version measures 19 x 5 x 12 cm. Both have a long shoulder strap and a short top handle.

Which Versace tote bag fits a laptop?

The Rivière large tote measures 39.5 x 16 x 47.5 cm and the Vivian large tote measures 57 x 19 x 33 cm. Both fit a 13-inch laptop. The La Medusa canvas tote, at 50 x 14 x 45 cm, is the largest La Medusa shape.

What is the difference between a Versace purse and a Versace bag?

In the US, a Versace purse means a handbag. In the UK, it means a wallet. Coveti carries both: Versace handbags across lines such as La Medusa, Severine and Rivière, and 25 Versace wallets, card holders and coin purses.

Does Versace make a coin purse?

Yes. The Lou nappa coin purse is 9 cm high with a Medusa Cameo and a zip closure, in black, gold, green, lilac and blue. Some colours come with a lanyard so you can clip it to a bag.

Are Versace bags at Coveti authentic?

Yes. Every Versace bag at Coveti is 100% authentic, verified by Coveti. The bags are designed in Milan, and each product page lists the materials and the exact measurements in centimetres. Coveti ships worldwide.