
Toteme
Mercer Small Leather Bag
The Toteme Mercer Small Leather Bag is a structured top-handle handbag made in Italy from smooth genuine leather with a bright red faux-suede lining, intended for carrying everyday essentials. It measures 19 cm (7.5 in) high, 31 cm (12.25 in) wide and 12 cm (4.75 in) deep, and features a zip top closure, a fixed tubular top handle, an adjustable removable crossbody strap with polished silver hardware, a front slit pocket, an interior patch pocket, and metal studs on the base; a signature storage bag is included. The interior patch pocket is marked TOTEME MADE IN ITALY.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Genuine leather with faux-suede lining
- Style
- scandinavian, minimal, classic, modern, biker
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Specifications
Small black leather shoulder bag with a structured architectural base, top zip, grab handles, and a removable crossbody strap.
Genuine leather, faux-suede lining, top zip closure, grab handles, adjustable removable crossbody strap, interior patch pocket, front slit pocket, bottom studs, signature storage bag included, made in Italy.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Genuine leather with faux-suede lining
- Style
- scandinavian, minimal, classic, modern, biker
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 31x12x19 cm
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather
- faux-suede lining
- structured base
- architectural silhouette
- top zip
- grab handles
- adjustable removable crossbody strap
- interior patch pocket
- front slit pocket
- bottom studs
- signature storage bag included
- made in Italy
Product Insights
Mercer Small Leather Bag 2450 CAD Shell is 100% cow leather with a smooth finish; some retailers describe it as calf leather. Structured base, sculptural panels and bottom studs are designed to keep the bag standing upright and holding its shape. Smooth leather is likely to show scuffs and scratches more readily than grained or pebbled leather; no scratch-resistant coating is specified. At 2450 CAD, it is positioned as a luxury investment piece supported by Italian production, genuine leather and Toteme design.
Verified claims
- category
- It is classified as a messenger bag, reflecting its crossbody strap and hands-free carry potential.
- dimensions
- Compact dimensions: 19 cm high, 31 cm wide and 12 cm deep (7.5 x 12.25 x 4.75 in).
- carryOptions
- Can be carried by top grab handles or worn crossbody with the adjustable, removable strap.
- strapDetails
- The detachable crossbody strap has multiple adjustment holes, a stitched shoulder pad and polished silver buckle/swivel hardware.
- material
- Shell is 100% cow leather with a smooth finish; some retailers describe it as calf leather.
- lining
- Interior is bright red faux suede made of 60% polyamide and 40% polyurethane, not genuine suede.
- construction
- Structured base, sculptural panels and bottom studs are designed to keep the bag standing upright and holding its shape.
- closure
- A zip closure runs along the top to secure the main compartment.
- organization
- Organization includes an interior patch pocket and an exterior front slit pocket.
- hardware
- Polished silver hardware—studs, central fastener, buckle and zipper teeth—contrasts with the black leather.
- designDetails
- Front design includes overlapping upper flaps, triangular lower panels with studs and a central metal fastener.
- styling
- Biker-jacket codes give it a downtown-cool edge that can dress up or down.
- origin
- Made in Italy with an embossed TOTEME MADE IN ITALY marking inside.
- careCleaning
- Clean only by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
- careWarnings
- Avoid contact with water, grease, perfumes and cosmetics; protect from liquids and prolonged moisture.
- careDrying
- If wet, dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
- storage
- Store the bag in the included signature dust bag when not in use.
- durability
- Smooth leather is likely to show scuffs and scratches more readily than grained or pebbled leather; no scratch-resistant coating is specified.
- liningDurability
- The faux-suede lining can pill or compress where it rubs against zippers, keys or hard items.
- variant
- Offered in black, one size, with a single variant.
- value
- At 2450 CAD, it is positioned as a luxury investment piece supported by Italian production, genuine leather and Toteme design.
Product record
- Title
- Mercer Small Leather Bag
- Brand
- Toteme
- Price
- 2450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Mercer Small Leather Bag: Choose this if you want a small, structured black leather bag with an architectural silhouette inspired by biker-jacket styling, complete with studded triangular front panels, a zip top, silver hardware, and a striking bright faux-suede interior. It is made in Italy from 100% cow leather with grab handles plus an adjustable, removable crossbody strap, a patch pocket inside, a front slit pocket, and a signature storage bag included, measuring about 7.5 inches high by 12.25 inches wide by 4.75 inches deep. Note that care is limited to wiping clean with a soft, dry cloth and storing it in the included dust bag, so it suits someone comfortable with low-moisture leather upkeep.[1,2,3,4] | T-Clock Grained Leather Handbag: Choose this if you want a sculptural, structured clutch-style bag in beige grained leather with a modern understated look: it is made in Italy from full-grain pebble leather, has a flap closure with a metallic T button, a detachable adjustable crossbody strap plus short top handle, and comes with a signature dust bag. It measures about 13.75 inches long by 7 inches high by 4.75 inches deep with a sand faux-suede lining and interior card slots. Note that one reviewer found the turn-lock closure fell off within the first week and described the bag as bulky for its capacity and lacking a top handle, so it may suit occasional rather than everyday use.[5,6,7] | Belted Leather Tote Bag: Choose this if you want an oversized, structured everyday tote in soft heavyweight cow leather, with a signature belt-style buckle strap, open top, silver-tone hardware, and an Italian-made build. The adjustable shoulder strap carried comfortably in one recent try-on, and the roomy interior fits an iPad, with an internal patch pocket, key clip, and faux-suede lining. Note that one in-person viewer found it stiff with no movement and warned it might feel uncomfortable over a coat, and another flagged the smooth leather as something to be conscious of.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing small structured leather handbag in black with a single top handle and two triangular flap details on the lower front, plus visible round metal studs and a small central round metal fastener.
- Overall shapeStructured rectangular base with upward-tapering sides; front face shows two large overlapping upper flaps that fold toward the center, creating a silhouette that narrows above the base.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.88 · h 0.52 (high) - Top handleSingle rounded fixed top handle, tubular in profile, centered on the bag and attached at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Upper front flapsTwo wide curved upper flaps on the front that fold down and outward, with a visible seam along their lower edge where they meet the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high) - Lower triangular pocket panelsTwo triangular front panels anchored near the lower corners, each secured with two round metal studs and edged with visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Central metal buttonSmall circular metal fastener or stud centered on the upper front panel above the seam line.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.41 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Finish and textureSmooth, glossy leather surface with subtle highlights indicating a polished finish; seams and edge painting are visible along panel joins.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Base and bottom edgeFlat, slightly extended base with a narrow painted edge visible along the bottom of the bag providing a defined silhouette against the background.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a slight shadow beneath the bag.
- Shot compositionCentered front-on product shot showing the full front face and handle with even margins on left and right and extra vertical space above the handle.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background without texture or props.
- ShadowingSoft diffuse shadow directly underneath the bag, indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on bag details with no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
black· main bodypolished silver· metal studs and central fastener- Overall shapeStructured rectangular base with upward-tapering sides; front face shows two large overlapping upper flaps that fold toward the center, creating a silhouette that narrows above the base.
- 02

Product
Black smooth leather top-handle bag shown from a rear three-quarter angle with a detached adjustable shoulder strap and visible silver hardware and a small red interior reveal.
- Overall shapeTrapezoidal two-tiered body with a wider base tapering slightly toward the top; rounded vertical side panels and a flat rectangular base visible.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.20 · w 0.78 · h 0.65 (high) - Material and finishSmooth matte black leather surface with fine stitching along panel joins and top edge; leather has subtle reflected highlights from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Top handlesPair of rounded tubular black leather top handles attached to the top edge with stitched tabs; handles rise above the bag and curve inward.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Mid-body seamHorizontal seam runs around the bag dividing upper and lower panels, with neat topstitching visible along the seam.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.45 · w 0.74 · h 0.10 (high) - Detachable shoulder strapBlack leather adjustable shoulder strap shown detached and placed in front of the bag, featuring a stitched padded shoulder pad and multiple adjustment holes.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.22 (high) - Strap hardwarePolished silver metal buckle on the strap and a silver swivel clasp at the strap end for attachment.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior color revealSmall glimpse of red lining visible at the bag opening near the right handle.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Seam at base edgePiped or stitched base edge visible around the bottom perimeter providing structure and a defined rectangular base profile.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background photographed from a rear three-quarter angle with soft even lighting and minimal shadow; image is sharp and well lit.
- Shot compositionBag placed slightly left of center with the detached strap laid diagonally across the lower foreground toward the right edge.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with a faint cast shadow beneath the bag and strap.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on curved leather surfaces and subtle specular reflections on metal hardware.
Colors
matte black· body and handlespolished silver· detachable strap hardwaresaturated red· interior lining- Overall shapeTrapezoidal two-tiered body with a wider base tapering slightly toward the top; rounded vertical side panels and a flat rectangular base visible.
- 03

Product
Close-up of the bag interior showing a black leather inner pocket, a red suede-like lining, and a visible silver zipper and top handles.
- Interior lining materialBright red suede-like lining visible on the base and inner walls of the bag, with a soft nap texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.45 (high) - Internal flat pocketBlack leather flat slip pocket stitched to the inner wall, rectangular with visible top edge and tonal topstitching.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Zipper and teethExposed metal zipper with shiny silver teeth running along the inner pocket opening, stitched into black leather trim.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Top handles visibleRounded black leather top handles appear at the top-right and foreground-left edges, showing stitched seams and slightly padded cross-section.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.42 (medium) - Exterior leather edge and stitchingBlack smooth leather exterior rim with visible edge finishing and contrasting topstitch lines along the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Brand embossing“Embossed or printed small uppercase text reading 'TOTEME MADE IN ITALY' on the inner pocket wall.”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Tight detail shot framed from above into the bag opening; even studio lighting with soft shadows; shallow depth of field causing slight blur on foreground handle.
- Shot compositionClose-up overhead angle looking into the bag through the open top, cropping parts of handles and exterior rim.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting that creates gentle highlights on the leather and metallic zipper with low-contrast shadows in the interior.
- Foreground blurSlight out-of-focus blur on the lower-left handle and rim indicating shallow depth of field.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.42 (medium)
Colors
deep red suede· interior liningmatte black· inner slip pocket and exterior rimpolished silver· zipper teeth and metal hardware- Interior lining materialBright red suede-like lining visible on the base and inner walls of the bag, with a soft nap texture.