MADE WITH TIME, MEANT TO STAY.

Hand-braided in Argentina. Vegetable-tanned Leather. Designed to gain character over time.

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4.9 / 5 235 Verified Reviews
Vegetable-tanned Leather Full-grain cow leather
Made in Argentina Each piece, by hand.
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The ones people carry every day.
Two signature shapes. Different ways to wear them. Both designed to gain character with use.

IRUPE MINI

Crossbody · Interchangeable hand-braided handles.

BUCKET CLASSIC

Shoulder & crossbody · Hand-braided signature detail.

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CROSSBODY BAGS

For the full day

MINI BAGS

For what matters most

TOTE BAGS

For days that ask for more
THE MAKING

A braid from the Argentine littoral, at the heart of Mecha Mendez.

At the heart of Mecha Mendez is a tradition rooted in the Argentine littoral: the Gaucho braid.
Each piece carries that signature, made by hand, one at a time.
The leather is vegetable-tanned: it will mark, soften and age with you.
That is not a flaw, that is the point.

Our story and values

4.9/5 · 235 reviews from verified buyers

Stunning bag! This bag is special. SUPER functional shape and size. Ideal, really. The leather is gorgeous - the color, the softness - dreamy! The woven handle adds a pop of color and interest that has people stopping me on the street to find out where I got it. SO highly recommend. Just a perfect mix of beauty and function from a wonderful company. BRAVO!!!!

Julie Bassett - Bucket Classic Tan Hypnotic

The most beautiful leather bag! I get compliments every time i carry this beautiful purse! if you are on the fence, i say go for it! you wouldn't regret it!

Venus Karabell - Irupe Medium Tan Hypnotic

Perfect Everyday Bag. I can fit my cardholder holder, lip gloss, cell and sunglasses with room to spare and yet it is a compact cute size. The option to switch out the handles is awesome 🤩

Kristen Miller - Irupe Mini Black Hypnotic

A unique attention-grabbing work of art! No disappoints. The product is spectacular; the price, reasonable. Packaging was artful, and the order was filled quickly, even with international shipping!

Jack FitzGerald - Irupe Medium Burgundy Hypnotic