AW26 · The Power of Plants

Strong bags for strong personalities.

Designed and handcrafted in our German atelier from innovative vegan materials.

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Our Icons

Discover our most-loved designs, made to stay with you for years.

Loulou

Sculptural Halfmoon Bag

Loulou

An artfully curved silhouette in innovative materials.

Regular price CHF 760.00
Regular price CHF 760.00 Sale price CHF 760.00
LOULOU
Tessa

East-West Bag

Tessa

The trend design of 2026. Precisely handcrafted in Germany. A modern shape for day and night.

Regular price CHF 760.00
Regular price CHF 760.00 Sale price CHF 760.00
TESSA
Another Bailey

Signature Top-Handle Bag

Another Bailey

Our iconic classic, made with uncompromising standards in material and craftsmanship.

Regular price CHF 570.00
Regular price CHF 570.00 Sale price CHF 570.00
BAILEY
Mini Elay

Geometric Mini Bag

Mini Elay

Compact, architectural and deliberately pared back. For clean looks with a strong attitude.

Regular price CHF 570.00
Regular price CHF 570.00 Sale price CHF 570.00
MINI ELAY
Dreamer

Bio-based Statement Bag

Dreamer

From the plastic-free outer material to the thread – a design piece driven by material innovation. Winner of the German Design Award 2025.

Regular price CHF 760.00
Regular price CHF 760.00 Sale price CHF 760.00
DREAMER
Kingston

Micro Geometry Bag

Kingston

Our smallest signature piece, with sculptural presence and clean lines.

Regular price CHF 370.00
Regular price CHF 370.00 Sale price CHF 370.00
KINGSTON

Why Melina Bucher

We take a new path.

Most premium handbags are still made from animal leather. Most vegan materials are still based on plastic. We take a new path.

Melina Bucher starts with the material and ends with the craft: innovative vegan materials are turned into sculptural, elegant bags in our own German atelier.

Materials

Three materials. One standard.

Our bags don't start with a trend but with the material: bio-based, vegan and developed with craftsmanship, durability and form in mind.

INNOVERA™

INNOVERA™

Vegan suede based on plant protein.

80% Bio-based and Recycled
25%lighter than animal leather
MIRUM®

MIRUM®

Completely plastic-free vegan leather material.

100% Bio-based
-90%CO2 emissions than animal leather
ELEVATE®

ELEVATE®

99% bio-based vegan leather made from plant protein.

99% Bio-based
Craftsmanship

50 parts per bag, 8 hours of handwork.

From the first sketch to painting the very last edge: every bag is designed and handcrafted in our German atelier.

Recognised for visionary luxury.

PRESS

Vogue counts Melina Bucher among the go-to addresses for sustainable bags.

Awards

Awarded for design, material and values.

German Design Award
2025

German Design Award

Awarded for DREAMER

German Sustainability Award
2023

German Sustainability Award

Awarded for BAILEY

PETA Progress Award
2024

PETA Progress Award

Awarded for our atelier

PETA Vegan Fashion Award
2022

PETA Vegan Fashion Award

Awarded for BAILEY

FAQ

The key answers

Are vegan bags durable?

Every one of our bags is developed for shape retention, load and everyday use. Material choice, reinforcements, seams and hardware aren't considered in isolation but as one complete construction system.

What does vegan suede feel like?

INNOVERA™ Suede is soft, tactile and lighter than animal leather. The material is based on plant protein and recycled ingredients. We currently offer our most popular designs LOULOU, BAILEY and TESSA in vegan suede.

Isn't vegan leather just plastic?

Many vegan leather materials are made largely of plastic. When choosing materials for our bags, we place great importance on reducing the plastic content as far as possible. MIRUM® is vegan and completely plastic-free. ELEVATE® is 99% bio-based. INNOVERA™ Suede is made of 80% bio-based and recycled ingredients.

Where are the bags made?

Melina Bucher bags are made in our own German atelier in Mannheim.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping times depend on availability, destination and, where applicable, made-to-order production. Current lead times are shown directly on each product page.

Can I return products?

Yes. All orders come with a 30-day return period, provided the bag is unworn and in returnable condition. Exceptions, such as personalised products, are shown on the product.

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