Bags & purses

The Bags and Pouches category brings together designer bags and accessories created by MALAM and crafted in France. Functional but distinctive, these pieces explore shape, color and material combinations, from everyday bags to smaller textile and leather accessories.

The collection includes tote and shopping bags, crossbody bags, beach bags, duffel-style bags, smaller bags and pouches, alongside selected leather accessories such as card holders and coin purses. Formats and construction vary according to use, from roomy totes to compact pieces designed to fit inside another bag.

Leather and textile are often combined within the same design. Smooth or patent leather may appear alongside upholstery fabrics, velvet, linen, coated cotton, vintage textiles, old tapestry fabrics or patchwork. Selected pieces also incorporate reused materials, including fabric offcuts from the workshop or repurposed vintage postal sacks.

Color, pattern and texture play an important role in the design of each bag. Plain leather may be paired with floral or retro fabric, an old tapestry panel with leather handles, or several textiles combined in a more graphic composition. Some pieces remain restrained and structured, while others make stronger use of contrast and mixed materials.

Depending on the design, bags may be fully lined and include internal or external pockets, zip fastenings or press studs. These details vary according to the size and intended use of each piece, whether it is a spacious tote, a crossbody bag or a smaller pouch.

Some creations are in stock and ready to ship, while others can be made to order depending on the design.

MALAM bags and pouches can be paired naturally with the MALAM designer clothing collection, including unique jackets and coats, dresses from the collection or designer tops and blouses. They can also be chosen as stand-alone pieces for their shape, fabric or particular material combination.

Each design is conceived and developed in the MALAM workshop in France, through the different preparation stages of drawing, pattern-making and cutting, before small-scale artisanal construction.

The pieces are offered as one-of-a-kind designs, small batches or limited quantities.