Le Platine

Premium leather, retro character. Le Platine is crafted from first-layer cowhide — the finest cut of genuine leather — with a delicate floral detail and a structured silhouette in four bold retro tones. A compact, confident handbag that develops a rich patina with every use.

First-layer cowhide. Floral detail. Retro structure.

Design & Materials

• Material: First-layer cowhide — premium genuine leather, the finest quality cut
• Lining: Polyester
• Detail: Floral
• Closure: Zip
• Style: Retro
• Dimensions: 23cm (W) × 15cm (H) × 10cm (D)
• Available in: Green | Grey | Red | Yellow

The Platinum Standard

The word platine means "platinum" in French — and platinum is the standard against which all other materials are measured. Le Platine takes that standard and applies it to the structured handbag — first-layer cowhide, the outermost and highest-quality cut of genuine leather, worked into a compact, structured silhouette with a delicate floral detail that gives Le Platine its most distinctive and most considered character. First-layer cowhide is the leather that luxury houses specify for their most demanding pieces — the most supple, the most durable, and the most beautiful with age. On a structured handbag that is carried every day, first-layer cowhide is the only material that makes sense. The floral detail is the refinement that gives Le Platine its retro character — the delicate motif that references the great structured handbags of the mid-century without copying them. The structured silhouette is the form that makes Le Platine most professional and most considered — the bag that holds its shape perfectly, that stands upright, that creates a clean, architectural profile that most soft bags cannot achieve. Le Platine develops a natural patina with every use — becoming more beautiful the more you carry it.

The Colour Story

Green — rich, botanical, and boldly distinctive. The floral detail feels most alive and most connected to the natural world in green — the colour that makes Le Platine feel most considered and most fashion-forward. The first-layer cowhide develops a rich, deep patina in green that makes Le Platine look increasingly valuable with age.

Grey — cool, understated, and quietly sophisticated. The most minimal and most architectural choice — the colour that lets the structured silhouette and the floral detail do all the talking without the distraction of a bold tone. The most professional and most versatile choice in the collection.

Red — bold, passionate, and timelessly iconic. The most commanding and most confident choice — red first-layer cowhide has a depth and a richness that makes Le Platine look most like a piece of genuine luxury. The floral detail in red has an energy and a confidence that makes Le Platine impossible to ignore.

Yellow — warm, sunny, and joyfully expressive. The most unexpected and most distinctive tone in genuine leather — yellow first-layer cowhide has a warmth and a luminosity that makes Le Platine feel most joyful and most alive. The most distinctive and most memorable choice in the collection.

Styling Note

Le Platine is the structured handbag for the woman who understands that quality is the most enduring form of style. The compact 23×15cm silhouette is the proportion that makes Le Platine most wearable — large enough to carry your daily essentials, compact enough to carry with ease from the office to the evening. The structured form means Le Platine looks most beautiful when carried by the handle — the clean silhouette and the floral detail creating a front view that is as considered as any luxury house piece. Green is the most distinctive — pair with white, cream, and natural tones for a look that is simultaneously bold and completely considered. Grey is the most professional — pair with tailored separates and monochrome for a clean, authoritative look. Red is the most iconic — keep the rest of the outfit in black or white and let Le Platine lead. Yellow is the most joyful — pair with white, navy, or camel for a look that is simultaneously bold and completely intentional. Le Platine is the handbag that gets better every year.

Care Instructions

First-layer cowhide requires specific care to maintain its quality and develop its patina beautifully. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth — avoid water and harsh chemicals. Apply a leather conditioner every 3–6 months to keep the cowhide supple. Pay particular attention to the structured corners and the zip closure, which receive the most wear. Store in a dust bag away from direct sunlight and heat when not in use. The patina that develops with every use is the character of genuine first-layer cowhide — Le Platine is the handbag that gets better with every year.