Zimmermann Bags: Goldentime Raffia and Cloud 91 Guide

Zimmermann bags in the new Coveti edit fall into two families: the Goldentime totes and shoulder bags in hand woven raffia, made for summer and travel, and the Cloud 91 clutches and shopper in pieced leather and suede, made for evening and the city. Alongside them sit two smaller pieces, the sculptural Facet Clutch and the gold Fringe Crossbody, with prices from $910 to $1,940.

Below is each bag with its exact dimensions, materials and carrying options, followed by a short guide to which one suits which occasion. The complete range sits in Coveti’s designer bags edit and on the Zimmermann brand page.

Goldentime: the raffia bags

Goldentime is the label’s raffia line. Every piece is hand woven, most are trimmed in calf leather, and the totes are finished with gold hardware inspired by surfboards, a fitting detail for a label founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann.

Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote

The Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote in Natural is the beach bag of the edit. It is hand woven from natural raffia, finished with hand cut fringe and a tubular leather handle with surfboard inspired gold hardware, and closes with internal lacing. It is unlined, made in Madagascar, and measures 50cm long, 34cm high and 25cm deep, with a 37cm handle drop, generous enough for a full day by the water. It costs $1,130.

A second version in a tan stripe raffia keeps the 50cm by 34cm outline but slims the depth to 12cm and closes with leather ties, with a 34cm handle drop. It is also unlined and costs $1,130.

Goldentime Medium Ruffle Tote

The Ruffle Tote swaps fringe for bicoloured ruffles of hand woven raffia. The Goldentime Medium Ruffle Tote in chocolate and its Natural twin measure 54.5cm long, 36cm high and 12.3cm deep, with a 33cm handle drop. Both are trimmed in calf leather, unlined, closed with internal lacing and priced at $1,210. The longer, flatter shape suits a book, a cardigan and a folder on a working trip.

Goldentime Small Fringe Tote

For a lighter load, the Small Fringe Tote measures 35cm by 23cm by 8cm with a 17cm handle drop, and adds a removable, adjustable leather strap for wearing crossbody. The Natural version, at $980, has an endless tubular leather handle and is made in Madagascar. A denim blue version pairs blue raffia yarn with natural fringe, at $1,060.

Goldentime Ruffle Shoulder Bag

The Goldentime Ruffle Shoulder Bag is the only Goldentime piece with a lining and a zip. Natural raffia is hand woven into soft ruffles, lined in cotton and closed with a metal zip, and an adjustable leather strap of 95cm moves it from shoulder to crossbody. It measures 33cm long, 14cm high and 15cm deep, and comes in Natural and Chocolate at $1,060.

Cloud 91: pieced leather for evening

Cloud 91 is built from nappa sheep leather pieced together in patchwork, often with suede, and closed with a drawstring. The clutches all have a removable, adjustable leather strap with a 50cm to 55cm drop, so each one can be carried in the hand and worn crossbody.

Cloud 91 Medium Clutch

The Cloud 91 Medium Clutch in black pieces nappa leather with split goat suede in a soft, fluid outline. A leather tassel drawstring closes the top and a magnetic snap secures the cotton lining. It measures 30cm long, 20cm high and 15cm deep and costs $1,270. A Dark Olive version, pieced with goat leather in an imitation snakeskin finish, costs $1,420.

Cloud 91 Small Clutch

The Small Clutch measures 20cm by 11.5cm by 10cm, enough for small essentials. The Cloud 91 Small Clutch in Gold uses metallic sheep leather with leather diamond shapes and petal drawstrings, closed by a flower drawstring with contrast edging. It also comes in Milk nappa, and both cost $980. The Cloud 91 Small Peacock Clutch takes the same size into black velvet embroidered with a peacock motif, trimmed in nappa with signature tassels, at $1,350.

Cloud 91 Shopper

The Cloud 91 Shopper in Mahogany is the day bag of the line: nappa leather and split goat suede in patchwork, with an internal clasp and a leather tassel at the side. It measures 42cm long, 28cm high and 11cm deep with a 25cm handle drop, and it comes in Mahogany and Black at $1,940. Keep the suede away from water and rough surfaces.

Facet Clutch and Fringe Crossbody

The Facet Clutch is the most sculptural bag in the edit. Acrylic in neutral Havana tones meets gold metal in a faceted shape, lined in nappa leather with a slip pocket and a magnetic closure. It measures 12.3cm long, 18.2cm high and 7cm deep with a 55cm drop, and can be carried by hand, on the shoulder and crossbody. It costs $1,270 and should be handled with care.

The Fringe Crossbody is covered in gradient golden metallic leather fringes and closes with a drawstring finished in Zimmermann gold beads. It measures 18cm long, 20cm high and 9cm deep, with an adjustable strap of 50cm to 55cm drop, and is lined in cotton. At $910 it is the most accessible bag here.

Which Zimmermann bag for which occasion?

For the beach and travel, the Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote in Natural carries the most, at 25cm deep. For a holiday lunch that runs into dinner, the Small Fringe Tote and the Ruffle Shoulder Bag both convert to crossbody, and the Ruffle Shoulder Bag’s zip keeps things secure.

For weddings and evening events, the Cloud 91 Small Clutch in Gold, the Facet Clutch and the Fringe Crossbody all suit the dresses in the Zimmermann wedding guest guide. The Cloud 91 Medium Clutch takes a little more for a long night, and the Shopper covers a working day in town.

Raffia works with the linen and cotton pieces of the Zimmermann Resort 2027 edit and the raffia heeled Solena shoes in the Zimmermann shoes guide. A silk ribbon scarf tied to a Goldentime handle, as shown in the Zimmermann jewellery and scarves guide, adds print to a plain outfit.

Caring for raffia and leather

Raffia keeps its shape best when stored stuffed with tissue and kept out of direct sun, and away from damp. The Goldentime totes are unlined, so a small pouch inside keeps keys and cards from slipping through the weave. The Cloud 91 suede panels should be kept away from water and scuffs, and the velvet Peacock Clutch is cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.

Buying Zimmermann bags in the US, UK, Europe, Canada and the Gulf

Every Zimmermann bag in this edit is one size, so the only conversion that matters is the measurement. Dimensions are given in centimetres. For shoppers in the US and Canada, the Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote at 50cm by 34cm by 25cm is roughly 19.7 by 13.4 by 9.8 inches, and the Cloud 91 Small Clutch at 20cm by 11.5cm by 10cm is roughly 7.9 by 4.5 by 3.9 inches.

For the outfit around the bag, the Zimmermann size guide converts the clothing sizes: a Zimmermann 1 is a US 6, a UK 10 and an EU 36. German shoppers searching for a Zimmermann Kleid to carry with a Cloud 91 clutch will find the dresses in EU sizes 34 to 42.

To see the bags in person, Zimmermann has around 90 boutiques, among them Madison Avenue and SoHo in New York, Bruton Street and Sloane Street in London, and rue Francois 1er in Paris. In the Gulf there are boutiques at Mall of the Emirates and Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, Kingdom Centre in Riyadh, The Avenues in Kuwait and Marassi Galleria in Bahrain.

Coveti ships worldwide from its UAE and Australia hubs by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, so the same edit reaches the US, the UK, Europe, Canada and the Gulf. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, which means local duties and taxes are payable on import. The Coveti returns page sets out the details for each region before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

What are Zimmermann Goldentime bags made of?

Goldentime bags are hand woven from raffia, most with calf leather trims. The Natural Medium Fringe Tote and Natural Small Fringe Tote are made in Madagascar, and the Ruffle Shoulder Bag is lined in cotton.

How big is the Zimmermann Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote?

The Natural version measures 50cm long, 34cm high and 25cm deep with a 37cm handle drop. The tan stripe version is 50cm by 34cm by 12cm with a 34cm handle drop.

Can the Cloud 91 clutch be worn crossbody?

Yes. The Cloud 91 Small and Medium clutches come with a removable, adjustable leather strap with a 50cm to 55cm drop, so they can be carried by hand and worn crossbody.

Which Zimmermann bag is best for a wedding?

The Cloud 91 Small Clutch in Gold, the Facet Clutch and the Fringe Crossbody are the evening pieces in the edit. All three hold the essentials and suit a printed silk dress.

What fits in the Zimmermann Facet Clutch?

The Facet Clutch measures 12.3cm long, 18.2cm high and 7cm deep, with a slip pocket inside. It is sized for small essentials such as cards, keys and a lipstick.

Does Coveti ship Zimmermann bags to the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Coveti ships worldwide from its UAE and Australia hubs by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. For a first look in person, Zimmermann has boutiques in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.