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Kate Middleton's bag collection hails from this surprisingly affordable luxury brand

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Lester, D. (2026, September 28). Kate Middleton's bag collection hails from this surprisingly affordable luxury brand. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/fashion/kate-middleton-demellier-bag-b1298618.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-28 · by Daisy Lester

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The article reports that Kate Middleton owns three bags from the London-based luxury brand DeMellier, which is also favored by celebrities like Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Founded less than a decade ago, DeMellier offers minimalist designs with high-quality materials at accessible price points compared to ultra-luxury brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton. The piece highlights specific bag styles such as the nano Montreal, Hudson, and Stockholm, detailing their features and appeal.
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Kate Middleton owns three bags from the London-based luxury brand DeMellier. Founded less than a decade ago, the brand has gained popularity among celebrities like Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway due to its minimalist design and high-quality materials. DeMellier’s bags are made in Ubrique, Spain, known for leather craftsmanship, and offer an "aspirational quiet luxury" aesthetic with accessible price points compared to ultra-luxury houses like Chanel and Louis Vuitton. The brand's popularity is driven by the demand for logo-less, timeless designs that resonate even with royalty; the large New York bag serves as a versatile work tote while the nano Montreal offers a slouchy modern look.

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DeMellier Hudson Kate Montreal Stockholm

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DeMellier ORG · 15× New York GPE · 4× Kate PERSON · 3× Stockholm GPE · 3× Anne Hathaway PERSON · 1× Kate Middleton PERSON · 1× Meryl Streep PERSON · 1× Reese Witherspoon PERSON · 1× Standard ORG · 1× the Princess of Wales PERSON · 1×

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Characterised by its angular silhouette, leather top handle and signature gold hardware, the generously sized bag doesn’t fit a laptop – the large New York does – but is spacious enough for daytime essentials.
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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
journalism → support → readers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
DeMellier is the stylish bag brand seen on the arms of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon and, most famously, the Princess of Wales. asserted
DeMellier → see → Wales
Kate Middleton owns not one, but three bags from the London-based label. asserted
Middleton → own → label
Founded less than a decade ago, the brand is beloved by fashion editors and A-listers. asserted
brand → found → editors
The embodiment of an aspirational ‘quiet luxury’ aesthetic, the bags are designed in Britain but made in the world-renowned Spanish leather-crafting town of Ubrique. asserted
bags → design → Ubrique
Combining high-quality materials with accessible price points, DeMellier’s popularity has been driven by soaring prices at ultra-luxury houses like Chanel and Louis Vuitton. asserted
popularity → combine → Chanel
The demand for logo-less, timeless designs has never been higher – after all, if these bags are good enough for a royal, they’re good enough for us. asserted
they → ’re → us
DeMellier’s New York bag is a slouchy, modern tote that can serve as a work bag, while the nano Montreal (Kate’s favourite) is a petite occasion-wear style. asserted
Montreal → serve → bag
The Hudson is another princess-approved style, featuring a top handle and elegant curved silhouette. asserted
Hudson → approve → handle
The Stockholm has likely dominated your Instagram feed – its stylish bowling bag shape and spacious interior are a win-win. asserted
shape → dominate → feed
If you’re looking to upgrade your bag this season, here’s where to shop Kate’s collection – plus DeMellier’s new styles for autumn 2026. asserted
shop → look → autumn
Kate has carried the nano Montreal on at least 10 public appearances, including most recently to Wimbledon. asserted
Kate → carry → Wimbledon
Owing to its popularity, you can only pre-order the Nano Montreal for delivery by the end of November (just in time for Christmas party season). asserted
you → owe → season
Characterised by its smooth tan finish and signature gold hardware, it’s the perfect pint-sized bag for special occasions. asserted
it → characterise → occasions
Whether used as a work bag, a short haul carry-on, or a weekender tote, DeMellier's Stockholm is practical but effortlessly stylish. asserted
Stockholm → use → bag
Spacious enough for essentials yet refined enough for meetings, it's clean bowling silhouette also means it won't date, making the investment easier to justify. asserted
investment → refine → meetings
For aututmn, the bestseller comes in a chic black croc finish, alongside classic suede and maximalist zebra print. asserted
bestseller → come → suede
Designed to be spacious enough to use day to day, the Hudson is also a style statement. asserted
Hudson → design → day
The bag boasts DeMellier’s signature belted strap with gold-plated detailing, while the two leather handles and adjustable crossbody offer versatility when carrying. asserted
handles → boast → versatility
Available in leather, suede and raffia finishes, each bag is crafted from sustainable Italian leather. asserted
bag → craft → leather
The tan smooth-grain finish on this Hudson bag leans into a quiet luxury look with an understated logo. asserted
finish → lean → logo
The DeMellier Stockholm shoulder is distinguished by its boxy shape and elegant long shoulder strap. asserted
shoulder → distinguish → shape
From stylish Bordeaux fine-grain leather to chocolate suede or chalk white, the Stockholm shoulder is perfectly suited to evening occasions. asserted
shoulder → suit → occasions
Complete with an internal zip pocket, the cotton fabric lining and zip fastening helps keep valuables safe. asserted
lining → help → valuables
Characterised by its angular silhouette, leather top handle and signature gold hardware, the generously sized bag doesn’t fit a laptop – the large New York does – but is spacious enough for daytime essentials. asserted
York → characterise → essentials
It comfortably fits a book, makeup bag, bottle, and more, and includes a cotton-lined zip pocket plus two additional pockets for valuables. asserted
It → fit → valuables
The style comes in various finishes, but the hazel suede is chef’s kiss. asserted
suede → come → finishes
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