First off, the name itself sounds kinda fancy, doesn’t it? DeMellier… rolls right off the tongue. What I’ve gathered is that they’re a British brand, small and kinda niche, which I kinda dig because, let’s be real, nobody wants to be rocking the same bag as everyone else at the mall.
And then I started digging, like a proper internet detective, and found out they’re all about being ethical and sustainable. Which, honestly, in this day and age, is like, a bare minimum, but still, points for trying! Apparently, they make their bags in Spain, family-run workshops and all that jazz, using fancy-pants leather that’s supposed to be good for the planet (or at least, less bad).
Now, I haven’t actually *touched* one of these bags yet, so I can’t vouch for the quality myself. But the reviews I’ve seen rave about it. Apparently, they’re built to last. I mean, you’d hope so, considering the price tag, right? Gotta be worth the coin.
But here’s the real kicker – the *vibe*. These bags aren’t just about carrying your stuff; they’re supposed to make you feel empowered! Like, walk into a room and suddenly you’re the CEO of your own life. Which, tbh, is a marketing ploy, but hey, if it works, it works. And I gotta admit, the designs are pretty slick. Simple, elegant, but with a bit of an edge. Definitely not your grandma’s handbag (unless your grandma is super cool, in which case, go grandma!).
Oh! And they did a collab with Kate Hutchins, that influencer person? I don’t know her super well, but it seemed like a big deal. Limited edition and all that. Probably sold out in like, five minutes.
I think what really grabs me about DeMellier is the commitment to the women-powerment thing, alongside the sustainability aspect. Like, they want you to feel good carrying their bags, both in terms of style and in terms of not completely destroying the planet in the process. Which is a message I can get behind.
