Compact, hands-free and quietly polished. Our leather crossbody bags, designed in Florence and Made in Italy, carry the essentials with adjustable straps and gold-tone details: the Brera, Flavia, Naelie and Acri, in classic neutrals and confident colour. Every bag is handcrafted by skilled craftspeople from full-grain Italian leather.
A crossbody bag is the bag for days on the move: city errands, travel, markets, concerts and dinners where you would rather not hold a bag all evening. Ours are small, light and made in Italian leather, at an honest price. Here is how to choose the right one and what fits inside.
How to choose a leather crossbody bag
Start with what you carry. If it is just a phone, cards, keys and a lipstick, a slim bag of about 6 cm deep sits flat against the body and is the most comfortable to wear all day. If you also carry sunglasses, a small wallet or a power bank, choose a bag of 8 to 10 cm deep with more than one compartment. Then think about the closure. A zip keeps everything secure on public transport and when travelling, a magnetic flap is quicker to open, and a turn-lock or clasp adds a polished detail for the evening. Finally, look at the strap. An adjustable strap lets you wear the bag crossbody by day and shorter on the shoulder at night, while a chain strap gives an instantly dressier look.
Our leather crossbody bags, model by model
The Brera is a compact crossbody in smooth full-grain leather with gold-tone hardware, 15 × 25 × 8 cm. Inside, compartments and a zip pocket keep phone, cards, keys and lipstick in their place, and the adjustable strap lets you wear it crossbody or on the shoulder. Choose black for every day, blue or yellow for colour, or red for a statement.
The Flavia is the slimmest of the group: 22 × 16 × 6 cm in full-grain leather, with a zip closure and an interior zip pocket. It sits flat against the body, which makes it ideal for travel days. It comes in leopard, black and red.
The Naelie is made in diamond-quilted Italian leather with gold studs and a gold front clasp, 22 × 22 × 10 cm, with a double-layered interior. Choose black for every day or white for a bright, summery look.
The Ela is a sleek black bag in Italian leather with a turn-lock and a fixed chain strap, 24 × 16 × 8 cm. Worn on the shoulder or crossbody, it is an easy evening bag to keep ready.
The Acri is a small, boxy crossbody in Sauvage leather with a gold-tone clasp and a beige strap, 17 × 20 × 14 cm, with a card pocket inside. Light and relaxed, it suits summer days.
Crossbody bag sizes at a glance
- Flavia: 22 × 16 × 6 cm, zip closure, the slimmest
- Brera: 15 × 25 × 8 cm, magnetic closure, four colours
- Ela: 24 × 16 × 8 cm, turn-lock and chain strap
- Naelie: 22 × 22 × 10 cm, quilted, front flap
- Acri: 17 × 20 × 14 cm, clasp and card pocket
Every product page lists the exact measurements and shows each colour. If you would like a bag that you can wear both ways, the Navona Classic has a top handle and a strap for the shoulder or crossbody. For larger styles, see our leather shoulder bags, and for the office our Italian leather work bags.
Crossbody or shoulder bag?
A crossbody bag leaves both hands free and keeps your things in front of you, which is why it is the favourite for travel and busy city days. A shoulder bag holds more and looks a little more formal for the office. The two work well together: a structured tote or shoulder bag for work and a small crossbody for evenings and weekends. For evenings and weddings, the quilted Alita with its top handle and detachable strap is a lovely alternative.
Caring for a leather crossbody bag
A crossbody bag is worn close to the body every day, so a little care goes a long way. Wipe the leather regularly with a soft, dry cloth, keep it away from perfume and hand cream, and when you are not using it, fill it lightly with paper and store it away from direct sunlight. Light colours such as white benefit from a gentle clean a little more often. Our guides on how to care for a leather handbag and quilted leather bags go into more detail.
Delivery and payment
Free delivery to Europe in 1–3 business days, to the UK in 2–5 and to the USA in 3–7. Code BAG15 gives you 15% off bags, and payment is secure and encrypted at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
What fits in a crossbody bag?
Our crossbody bags are sized for the essentials: phone, cards, keys and a lipstick. The Brera, the Ela and the Naelie also take a small wallet or sunglasses. The exact measurements are on each product page.
Which crossbody bag is best for travel?
The Flavia: it is slim, sits flat against the body and closes with a zip. The Brera is a good choice if you need a little more room.
Can I wear these bags on the shoulder too?
Yes. The Brera has an adjustable strap for crossbody or shoulder wear, and the Ela's chain strap can be worn on the shoulder or crossbody.
Which crossbody bag is best for the evening?
The black Ela with its chain strap, or the quilted Naelie with its gold clasp. For a touch of colour, the red Brera or the red Flavia.
Is delivery free?
Yes. Free delivery to Europe, the UK and the USA. Delivery takes 1–3 business days in Europe, 2–5 in the UK and 3–7 in the USA.
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