Simons
Rectangular Suede Baguette Bag Exclusive Collection From Italy
CA$99.95CA$175.00-43%
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This rectangular suede baguette bag from Simons' exclusive Italian collection is crafted from genuine suede with a velvety lining and features a flap closure secured by a magnetic snap button. It includes an adjustable grab or shoulder handle and a small interior zip pocket, with dimensions of 5 inches in height, 9.75 inches in length, and 1.5 inches in width. Made in Italy, this bag serves as a compact shoulder accessory for carrying daily essentials.
- Material
- Genuine suede
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Chocolate/EspressoTaupeLight BrownMint/Pistachio GreenLilacs
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Rectangular suede baguette bag with flap closure and adjustable strap, imported from Italy.
Genuine suede, velvety lining, magnetic snap closure, adjustable handle, interior zip pocket.
- Material
- Genuine suede
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9.75 x 1.5 x 5 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- genuine suede
- velvety lining
- flap closure with magnetic snap button
- adjustable grab or shoulder handle
- small zip pocket inside
- made in Italy
- exclusive collection from Italy
- imported from Italy exclusively at Simons
- rectangular silhouette
- compact baguette shape
- height: 5 inches (12.5 cm)
- length: 9.75 inches (25 cm)
- width: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Product Insights
This Simons exclusive rectangular suede baguette bag, legally made in Italy, captures the iconic 'It bag' silhouette from Sex and the City in a logo-free design, sold at a sale price of $99.95 CAD—35-40% below comparable Italian-made suede baguettes—but its under-arm profile and 5-inch interior height preclude upright storage for phones taller than 5 inches, and genuine suede requires dry-first care to avoid stains.
Verified claims
- Made in Italy
- Made in Italy label is legally protected, unlike unregulated Product of Italy claims.
- Provenance
- Made in Italy tag legally guarantees Italian manufacture; exclusive to Simons in Canada.
- Cultural heritage
- Logo-free design continues the Baguette's iconic 'It bag' heritage.
- It bag origin
- This bag's silhouette is the same as the It bag from Sex and the City.
- Design heritage
- Original baguette's under-arm profile and renewed materials, here in suede.
- Exclusive availability
- In stock; exclusively imported from Italy at Simons.
- Under-arm carry
- Under-arm design and 5-inch interior height prevent upright smartphone storage.
- Suede care
- Genuine suede is absorbent and requires dry-first care to avoid stains.
- Fashion heritage
- Italian manufacture ties this bag to the Baguette, the first 'It bag'.
- Value
- Sale price $99.95 CAD undercuts comparable Italian-made suede baguettes by 35-40%.
- Phone fit
- Phones taller than 5 inches do not fit upright in the main compartment.
Product record
- Title
- Rectangular Suede Baguette Bag Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What 'Made in Italy' means for bags
- The 'Made in Italy' stamp on this bag is not a marketing phrase but a legally protected label under Italian and EU law that guarantees critical production steps — cutting, stitching, and assembly — were performed in Italy, unlike the unregulated 'Product of Italy' claim that can merely reference Italian raw materials or inspiration.
How to care for suede evening bags
- Genuine suede is made from the underside of leather, giving it a soft, napped surface that readily absorbs moisture and oil from hands, clothing, and weather — so even occasional use of this bag demands a dry-first maintenance habit to keep the chocolate/espresso color from developing permanent dark spots or tide marks.
Baguette bag style and what fits inside
- The 'Made in Italy' tag and genuine suede construction connect this bag to the country where the Baguette was born and where artisanal leather-and-suede work remains a benchmark — for $99.95 CAD, it offers an authentic Italian-made entry point into the baguette silhouette that would cost many times more with a luxury label.
- The short adjustable strap and streamlined shape are made for tucking under the arm like its namesake bread, keeping the bag close to the body and hands free — the exact posture that turned the Baguette into the anti-tote and makes it ideal for cocktails or gallery openings where a shoulder-slung bag would disrupt an outfit's line.
- Carrie Bradshaw's 'It's a Baguette' line on Sex and the City ignited the concept of the It bag itself, making the silhouette a globally recognized symbol of fashion awareness — so even an unbranded, high-street baguette like this one carries a pop-culture pedigree that signals the wearer is in on a 25-year fashion reference.
- Silvia Venturini Fendi calls the Baguette 'a manifesto of individualism' because its fixed silhouette has been endlessly reimagined through material and texture — and this genuine suede, logo-free version leans into that concept by letting the shape and tactility do the talking, making it a personal, quiet statement rather than a branded one.
Value compared to similar suede bags
- Marketed as 'Imported from Italy exclusively at Simons,' this bag is not available at other Canadian retailers, giving it a boutique exclusivity that differentiates it from widely distributed suede baguettes and adds a layer of distinctiveness for the purchaser.
- Italian-made suede baguettes typically start around €119, as seen with the Xetra Italia Camille, so the Simons bag at a $99.95 CAD sale delivers authentic Italian heritage at a notably lower entry price, undercutting direct origin competitors by roughly 35–40%.
- With compact 25 cm length and 4 cm depth, this bag is deliberately sized for evening essentials — significantly smaller than the Bubbleroom suede bag (33 cm long) targeting day use — so its value is measured in Italian craft in a petite, occasion-ready format rather than cargo volume.
- The Bubbleroom Suede Baguette Bag retails at a comparable €119.99 and also uses genuine leather, but its description is silent on manufacturing origin, making the Simons bag — which explicitly carries the 'Made in Italy' tag — the more provenance-rich choice for shoppers who equate origin with craftsmanship, especially when the sale price undercuts it sharply.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular suede shoulder bag with a single short strap, a top flap closure, visible topstitching and silver-tone rectangular hardware at the strap attachments.
- Overall shapeRectangular baguette silhouette with a long horizontal flap that covers the front panel and slightly rounded lower corners.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high) - Material and surfaceSoft textured suede surface visible across the body and flap with a uniform nap and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high) - Top flap detailSingle continuous front flap with a visible row of topstitching along the flap edge creating a defined seam line.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.44 · w 0.74 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder strapSingle short strap made of the same suede material as the body, forming a shallow inverted-U above the bag and attached at each upper corner.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Strap attachmentsSilver-tone rectangular metal rings at each upper corner connect the strap to narrow suede tabs that extend down from the attachments; tabs end in short slim tails.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.45 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.45 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom profileSlightly padded lower edge forming a subtle rounded base that creates a shallow shadow under the bag.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high) - StitchingSingle-line topstitching visible along the flap perimeter and around the bag edges in a matching tone.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft diffuse lighting producing minimal shadow under the bag; bag centered in frame and evenly lit.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray seamless background with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow directly beneath the bag centered under the base, indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shot compositionBag is front-facing and centered vertically and horizontally within the image, with the strap peak near the top third of the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear photograph with even exposure and no visible noise or blur.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· suede body and flap#3D2A23dark chocolate brown· strap and tabsmatte silver· metal hardware- Overall shapeRectangular baguette silhouette with a long horizontal flap that covers the front panel and slightly rounded lower corners.
- 02
Product
Rectangular baguette-style shoulder bag in dark brown suede with a single adjustable shoulder strap and a silver metal buckle; pictured at a three-quarter side view showing the outer panel and strap connection.
- Overall shapeRectangular, slightly softened boxy body with rounded bottom corners and a single flap overlapping the front edge on the left side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.70 · h 0.44 (high) - Surface materialShort-nap suede covering the full visible exterior, showing a soft, matte texture with subtle nap direction variations.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Strap constructionSingle shoulder strap made from the same suede material, folded and stitched with visible light-colored topstitching and multiple adjustment holes.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.48 (medium) - Buckle detailPolished silver-toned metal rectangular buckle with a curved inner tongue, securing the strap on the left side; slight specular highlights visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Side flap endNarrow suede strap tail extends below the buckle and hangs down the bag's left side, showing the suede rough edge.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.34 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high) - Seam and pipingSingle-stitched seam runs around the outer panel edge forming a simple piped border along the front and bottom perimeter.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bag; image cropped to show the bag three-quarter side view.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag toward the front, indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionThree-quarter side view cropped to include strap and most of the bag body; left strap and buckle are prominent in the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear texture detail and small specular highlights on metal hardware.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· main body#3D2A23dark brown (strap)· shoulder strap#3C2B24polished silver· buckle- Overall shapeRectangular, slightly softened boxy body with rounded bottom corners and a single flap overlapping the front edge on the left side.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the bag interior and top edge showing dark brown suede exterior, a matching suede strap, interior lined pocket with a metal zipper and pull, a stitched suede label patch, and a magnetic snap closure on the front flap.
- Exterior materialDark brown suede visible on the bag body and flap edge with a slightly napped texture.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Shoulder strapNarrow dark brown suede strap running diagonally across the image with visible white-contrast topstitching and multiple adjustment holes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.78 (high) - Interior zip pocketInterior pocket with a horizontal zipper; dark fabric zipper tape and a polished rectangular metal zipper pull hang down into the main compartment.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Zipper pull detailShiny rectangular metal zipper pull with a small rectangular cutout near its lower end and reflective polished finish.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Stitched label patchRectangular suede patch sewn inside the bag with visible white-contrast topstitching around its perimeter and embossed text that is partially legible.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Label patch text“SIMONS”Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (medium) - Magnetic snap closureRound silver magnetic snap visible on the front flap interior side with a polished metallic finish and central circular depression.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Interior liningSmooth dark brown fabric lining inside the bag surrounding the zipper pocket area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting, subtle shadow under the bag, and the bag cropped at the lower edge; no props or people.
- Shot compositionClose-up crop focused on the bag opening and interior pocket; lower portion of the bag and strap extend out of frame.
- Background and lightingEven, pale gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bag.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear fine texture detail of the suede and crisp metal reflections on hardware.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· suede exterior and flap#3D2A22deep brown· interior lining and pocket tape#34221Bpolished silver· metal hardware#ABABAB- Exterior materialDark brown suede visible on the bag body and flap edge with a slightly napped texture.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Can this bag fit a standard modern smartphone (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro Max) in the main compartment?
- The bag's interior height is only 5 inches (12.5 cm), while an iPhone 15 Pro Max measures 6.29 inches tall and 3.02 inches wide, so it will not fit in the main compartment upright. It may fit diagonally if the width accommodates, but the height is too short for standard use.