Jacquemus
Bambola Braided Weave Leather Tote Bag
The Jacquemus Bambola Braided Weave Leather Tote Bag is a large bucket-style tote crafted with genuine leather, polyamide faux rattan, and a cotton canvas lining. It features an oversized magnetic closure, gold-tone hardware, a small interior zip pocket, leather shoulder handles, and a metallic signature patch on the base. The bag measures 14 inches in height, 21 inches in width, and 9 inches in depth, and is made in Italy. It comfortably fits a 13-inch laptop, and reviewers highlight its soft, luxurious leather comparable to higher-priced brands.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather, polyamide faux rattan, 100% cotton canvas lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, modern, oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Size
Specifications
Bold and elegant braided leather tote bag with sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and metallic accents.
Oversized magnetic jewel closure, gold-tone hardware, interior zip pocket, leather shoulder handles.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather, polyamide faux rattan, 100% cotton canvas lining
- Secondary
- polyamide, cotton
- Style
- classic, modern, oversized
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 21x9x14 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- braided leather weave
- classic bucket design
- large asymmetrical silhouette
- oversized metallic elements
- sculptural design
- luxurious genuine leather construction
- polyamide faux rattan trim
- cotton canvas lining
- oversized magnetic jewel closure
- gold-tone hardware
- small interior zip pocket
- leather shoulder handles
- metallic signature patch on base
- made in Italy
Product Insights
The Bambola Braided Weave Leather Tote Bag by Jacquemus offers a sculptural, runway-born silhouette with practical features like 13-inch laptop capacity and rain-resistant materials, delivering luxury feel at a fraction of the cost of comparable totes, but with tradeoffs including a lack of base feet and inconsistent brand quality.
Verified claims
- Leather quality
- Buyers report the leather feels identical to The Row's calfskin at a lower price.
- Laptop capacity
- 21-inch width fits a 13-inch laptop without distorting shape.
- Security and access
- Magnetic flap and interior zip pocket secure a laptop and allow one-handed access.
- Rain resistance
- Polyamide faux rattan resists moisture and prevents structural sag.
- Durability
- Braided polyamide-leather resists fraying, sag, and interior damage.
- Color fastness
- Synthetic dye holds color without fading or transfer.
- Care
- Faux rattan wipes clean with a damp cloth.
- Material
- Polyamide-rattan and leather blend resists moisture and feels as luxe as bags at triple the price.
- Functionality
- Magnetic closure and interior zip pocket add security, with space for a 13-inch laptop.
- Closure
- Magnetic closure with hidden magnet allows one-handed access and keeps the bag closed.
- Organization
- Interior zip pocket secures valuables like keys and cards.
- Laptop fit
- At 21 inches wide, it fits a 13-inch laptop for work use.
- Structure
- Self-supporting weave maintains shape and prevents contents from spilling.
- Runway debut
- Debuted at Casa Malaparte for Jacquemus' 15th-anniversary La Casa show
- New shape
- Introduces a large tote shape, the first for the Bambola line
- Sculptural identity
- Halfway between a sculpture and fashion accessory, with a soft crescent silhouette and oversized magnetic donut clasp.
- Shape retention
- 21-inch width and polyamide blend keep the crescent shape intact under load and in rain.
- Value
- At $1,725 CAD, roughly one-third the cost of Bottega Veneta Intrecciato totes.
- Brand perception
- Wins over luxury skeptics with leather rivalling The Row at lower cost, but brand-wide quality is uneven.
- Design
- Debuted at the 15th-anniversary runway show in Capri as a sculptural piece.
- Practicality
- Fits a 13-inch laptop with secure magnetic closure and an interior zip pocket.
- Base protection
- Woven base lacks feet; polyamide resists wear but not rough surfaces.
- Colorfastness
- Corn/Vanilla Yellow resists fading, transfer, and discoloration from sun, moisture, wear, and cleaning.
- Cleaning
- Clean leather with dry cloth, faux rattan with damp cloth; deep cleaning professional.
- Damage prevention
- No metal feet; avoid rough surfaces and sharp objects inside to prevent damage.
- Size
- Largest Bambola size: 21 in. wide, fits laptop, 50% wider than Khaite Billie.
- Shape maintenance
- Braided leather-polyamide weave prevents sagging under load, preserving architectural silhouette.
- Runway origin
- Debuted on Jacquemus' Fall 2024 La Casa runway in Capri as a new oversized silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Bambola Braided Weave Leather Tote Bag
- Brand
- Jacquemus
- Price
- 1725 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing tote bag with a wide curved base, diagonal braided weave body, contrasting smooth leather trim and long double shoulder straps. Prominent shiny metal oval ring attached at the top center and small metal logo at the lower front.
- Overall silhouetteWide crescent-shaped tote with a rounded, tapered base and a gently flared open top, shown front-facing.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - Body material and patternTextured braided weave fabric on the main body with visible diagonal ridged stripes running from upper-right to lower-left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Top trimSmooth leather trim lining the open top edge in a slightly deeper yellow tone than the woven body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo long flat leather shoulder straps attached inside the top edge, running upward and forming a rounded handle arc above the bag.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high) - Center metal ringHigh-gloss oval metal ring in a warm gold tone mounted at the top center through a leather tab; ring protrudes slightly above the top edge.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.31 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo plaque“Small metallic lettered logo centered near the lower front of the bag reading JACQUEMUS.”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible topstitching along the leather trim and along the straps matching the trim color.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with a soft shadow beneath the bag; centered composition and even studio lighting.
- BackgroundEven light gray backdrop filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly under the bag toward the lower right, indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered front view with full bag visible and ample margin above straps.
Colors
pale butter yellow· woven body#EBD38Csunny yellow leather· leather trim and straps#DBB564warm gold metal· metal ring and logo#D3BB73- Overall silhouetteWide crescent-shaped tote with a rounded, tapered base and a gently flared open top, shown front-facing.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the tote bag's upper side and body showing a diagonal braided weave texture, yellow leather trim and rolled handles passing through a large polished gold-tone metal ring.
- Braided body textureDiagonally oriented braided weave covering the visible body of the bag with repeating fine ridged pattern forming subtle wavy lines.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.76 (high) - Top edge trimNarrow smooth leather trim along the top edge of the bag with visible topstitching where it meets the woven body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Rolled leather handleThin rolled leather handle visible as two straps emerging from the top edge and feeding through the metal ring.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal ring hardwareLarge polished gold-tone circular metal ring attached at the top edge, reflective finish showing highlights and slight mirrored reflections.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Corner leather tabSmall folded leather tab stitched over the top edge at the bag corner, visible stitch details on the tab.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Base curveRounded bottom curve visible at image lower edge where the woven material smoothly transitions to the base.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background and soft directional lighting producing mild shadows and subtle reflections on the metal ring.
- Shot compositionTight studio crop focusing on the upper side and body of the bag with the top-left portion of the bag partly out of frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from the top left producing even illumination on the woven texture and bright specular highlights on the metal ring.
Colors
pale butter yellow· woven body#ECD28Csoft sunflower yellow· leather trim and handles#ECC26Cpolished gold· metal ring hardware#E3B354- Braided body textureDiagonally oriented braided weave covering the visible body of the bag with repeating fine ridged pattern forming subtle wavy lines.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the tote bag interior and upper exterior showing yellow leather top trim and strap, woven straw-like body, interior fabric pocket with zipper, and gold-tone magnetic hardware with embossed brand text.
- Top leather trimSmooth pale yellow leather trim runs along the bag opening with visible single-line topstitching and a folded edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.26 (high) - Interior zip pocketBeige fabric interior pocket with a horizontal gold-metal zipper and matching gold rectangular zipper pull attached to a small ring.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Woven bodyExterior woven material in a pale yellow tone with a repeating chevron or wave stitch pattern and visible textured yarns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 0.98 · h 0.50 (high) - Shoulder strapSmooth pale yellow leather strap with visible edge painting and stitching, seen crossing the foreground and attached under the top trim.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (medium) - Magnetic snap hardwareRound gold-tone magnetic snap components: one fixed female half on the inner trim and one male half attached to the flap or closure, both circular with recessed screw details.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Embossed brand text“JACQUEMUS”
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Embossed country text“MADE IN ITALY”Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Zipper pull detailGold rectangular zipper pull with a small square logo or mark near its base; fine characters on the pull are present but not fully legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped tightly to the bag detail with neutral light gray background and soft, even lighting producing minimal shadows and a slight specular highlight on metal hardware.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focusing on the bag opening and interior pocket; upper edge of bag and strap are slightly cropped at the frame edges.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray background occupying the top portion behind the bag, providing high contrast against the yellow tones.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse lighting with small specular reflections visible on the gold hardware surfaces and subtle shadows inside the bag cavity.
Colors
pale butter yellow· leather trim and strap#F2CB74woven pale yellow· woven exterior body#DBCA9Clight beige· interior pocket fabric#DBC4ACwarm gold metallic· metal hardware#D38404- Top leather trimSmooth pale yellow leather trim runs along the bag opening with visible single-line topstitching and a folded edge.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Jacquemus
The small Bambola
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/handbagsRedditors praise the Jacquemus Bambola tote for its exceptionally soft and luxurious leather, comparing it to more expensive brands, though some express skepticism about long-term durability.
The most relevant thread (Thread 2) is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple users highlighting the soft leather and comparing it favorably to The Row. However, broader brand sentiment in other threads mentions quality issues, tempering the positivity.
Themes
Use Cases
- Work or commute bag for carrying a laptop
Community Q&A
- Is the leather soft?
- Yes, it is super soft and feels luxurious, comparable to calfskin bags from The Row.
- Does it fit a 13-inch laptop?
- Yes, it can fit a 13-inch laptop, as demonstrated in a photo.
Compared To
vs The Row NS Park tote
Users say the leather feels identical, but the Jacquemus is less expensive
vs Coach Empire Carryall 34
The user discovered the Jacquemus bag when looking for the Coach bag and ended up buying it instead
Source Threads
Comparison of Jacquemus Bambola leather to The Row NS Park tote
It is super soft, and the leather feels very luxurious. I have the small NS Park tote from The Row in Calfskin. That bag and this Jacquemus bag feel the same. Except this bag costs less than my Park tote bag. Which is insane to me.
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