The Maison Mollerus Shopping Guide
The Maison Mollerus Shopping Guide
Since 1984, Maison Mollerus has been handcrafting bags in master ateliers in Switzerland and Northern Italy, using carefully selected materials. This guide will help you find the bag that suits your life.
The Right Bag for Every Occasion
Sometimes you know right away: This is the one. And sometimes it takes a little guidance. Both are good. Here you will find both.
Everyday and City
This bag was there for morning coffee, for a walk, for shopping, for dinner that turned spontaneous. It knows its wearer's daily life better than any other bag in the closet.
The MARLY shoulder bag can be carried as a handbag, shoulder bag or crossbody bag. The front flap with the small key is one of those details that you hardly notice when looking at a photo, but that you love when you wear it. The alcantara-like textile lining is a feeling you don't expect.
For those looking for something more compact, the MEYRIN is the perfect companion. And the CASTIEL shoulder bag with a detachable clutch accompanies you from morning to evening, without needing to switch bags.
- Recommended models: MARLY, NOVILLE, CASTIEL, SIGNAU, WIL, MEYRIN, MELIDE, WAELDI, FLUMS
- Ideal size: City to All-Day (approx. 20 to 30 cm width)
- Carrying options: Cross-body, shoulder, by hand, combinable depending on the model
- Price range: CHF 389 to CHF 880
Evening and Events
Some bags are unforgettable. Years later, you still remember the light, the dress, that one clutch.
The ANDEER Clutch in Croco calfskin is made for exactly these evenings. In Sapphire Blue, Blush Pink, Classic Black, Honey Brown, or Antique Red, always with gold hardware and a chain strap. The FRESENS Clutch is its slightly more generous sister for evenings that extend longer than planned.
For those looking for a bag that works all day and looks just as beautiful in the evening, the MOUTIER Shoulder Bag is the perfect answer.
- Recommended models: ANDEER Clutch, FRESENS Clutch, MOUTIER, PIZY, RIVAZ, ROMONT, ZELL, MEYRIN
- Ideal size: Essential (Clutch) to City
- Material recommendation: Croco calfskin, Stampato, pure calfskin
- Price range: CHF 530 to CHF 860
Travel
Those who travel know: the best feeling is having exactly the right things with you. A bag that looks the same after three days as it did on the first.
The MADRID travel bag is carry-on size, generously proportioned, and with its alcantara-like lining, it offers an elegance that is welcome when traveling. For shorter trips or as a second bag to accompany your travel bag: the MANNO backpack with padded shoulder straps and a large main compartment.
A real insider tip for anyone who prefers to have their hands free: the BRIENZ belt bag.
- Recommended models: MADRID Travel Bag, MANNO Backpack, GLARUS Backpack, WINTERTHUR Shopper, NIESEN Hobo Bag, BRIENZ Belt Bag
- Ideal size: All-Day to Carry-All
- Price range: CHF 500 to CHF 990
Business and Office
In everyday professional life, a bag has to do two things simultaneously: it must offer enough space and still look professional and elegant. Long before you enter the room, your bag is already there.
The WOHLEN handbag offers space for A4 documents, a wallet, a water bottle, and all the small items that accompany a long day. The distinctive buckle on the front gives it presence. Available in Classic Black, with either gold or silver hardware.
The GISWIL Shopper has five studs on the bottom that you might barely notice when buying it, but wouldn't want to miss afterwards. It simply stands upright. On the floor, on the conference table, on the train. If you carry a laptop, choose the ROETI laptop bag, which protects what's important to you without being conspicuous.
- Recommended models: WOHLEN, GISWIL, BERN Shopper, ZUERICH Shopper, ROETI Laptop Bag, NIESEN Hobo Bag, MANNO Backpack
- Ideal size: All-Day to Carry-All (from 30 cm width)
- Beautiful colors: Classic Black/Gold, Classic Black/Silver, Taupe Grey/Gold
- Price range: CHF 730 to CHF 990
Gifting
Gifting a Maison Mollerus bag is a lasting gesture. For those whose favorite color is unknown, the Maison Mollerus gift voucher is available from CHF 100, redeemable online and in the flagship store. If you're looking for something specific:
- KEY IKARUS Key Ring – Gold, Silver or Blackfrom CHF 99
- RIGI Key Ring, RUCHEN Glasses Casefrom CHF 119
- ROSE, HERZ or HAZELNUT Key Ringfrom CHF 139
- GY Credit Card Holder or GY Walletfrom CHF 229
- WILDHORN Phone Walletfrom CHF 349
- TAMINS Shoulder Bagfrom CHF 389
Materials
You feel the difference before you can name it. The way a handle rests in your hand. How a zipper feels. How leather smells, coming from the best Northern Italian tanneries. This material expertise has grown over 40 years at Maison Mollerus.
Vinerus Canvas
Vinerus has existed since 1984. The name is composed of VINYL and MOLLERUS: a specially developed, coated canvas with the iconic Ikarus logo and the longitudinal stripe pattern that is instantly recognizable. Water-repellent, robust, easy to clean with a soft brush and a damp cloth. Almost every bag in the range has Vinerus as its base, from Classic Black to Aquamarine, from Cappuccino Beige to Deep Blue. The calfskin handles and shoulder straps from Northern Italian tanneries complement the canvas in every model.
Calfskin
Velvety, dense, durable. Over time, good calfskin develops a patina, a quiet, unmistakable story that cannot be manufactured in any factory. Maison Mollerus uses pure calfskin in Classic Black/Gold and Antique Red/Gold.
Stampato
Stampato is calfskin into which the characteristic MM logo embossing pattern has been worked. The surface has a texture that makes you want to touch it. Available in Mint Green/Gold, Vanilla Beige/Silver, Aquamarine/Silver, Lilac Violet/Silver, and Moss Brown/Gold, always limited, always special.
Croco Embossing
Calfskin with crocodile embossing. The three-dimensional texture, the gold hardware, the unusual feel make Croco models bags that speak for themselves. Available in Classic Black, Antique Red, Honey Brown, Sapphire Blue, and Blush Pink.
Maze Canvas
The kaleidoscopic pattern on durable canvas, combined with calfskin, is the house's newest and most graphic material world. Available in Maze Deep Blue/Cappuccino/Silver and Maze Bubble Antique Red/Gold.
Pecarus Canvas
PECARUS, from the Italian "pelle" (leather), "caro" (checkered pattern) and MOLLERUS, is an innovatively coated canvas with a characteristic checkerboard pattern, refined with calfskin trim materials from Northern Italian tanneries.
The Size Decision
Here is an overview to help you find the right size for your daily life.
Evenings, events, dinner
City stroll, shopping, cafe
Workday, outings, long days
Business, travel, home office
- If carrying a tablet or laptop, a minimum width of 34 cm is recommended, for example BERN Shopper, WOHLEN, or GISWIL.
- Those who carry cross-body a lot are well-advised to choose a City size: MARLY, CASTIEL, or NOVILLE are lighter and more comfortable when walking.
- If you want to carry the same bag day and night: MOUTIER or CASTIEL with a detachable clutch solve this beautifully.
Color and Hardware
Most models are available with gold and silver hardware. A simple guide: If you have warm skin tones, wear yellow gold jewelry, and prefer an earthy wardrobe, gold is a good choice. If you tend to wear cool tones and prefer silver or white gold jewelry, choose silver. If unsure: silver combines more broadly, gold appears warmer.
Key Models at a Glance
Shoulder Bags
| Model | Character | Dimensions & Price |
|---|---|---|
| MARLY | Bestseller. Three carrying options, front flap with key. For everyday. | 25 × 18 × 8 cm · from CHF 880 |
| MEYRIN | Compact and ready. When you need little but don't want to forget anything. | 20.5 × 14.5 × 6 cm · from CHF 750 |
| NOVILLE | Between MEYRIN and MARLY: a bit more space, same elegance. | 25 × 17 × 9 cm · from CHF 730 |
| CASTIEL | With detachable clutch. From office to evening, without a stopover. | 27 × 20 × 8 cm · from CHF 880 |
| ZELL | Slim and determined. For those who know what they need. | 25.5 × 14.5 × 5 cm · from CHF 860 |
| ROMONT | Playful without appearing playful. Good for city and evening. | 22 × 14 × 9.5 cm · from CHF 730 |
| MELIDE | Structured, classic. For a cultivated daily life. | 22 × 17 × 9 cm · from CHF 730 |
| RIVAZ | The mini-bag. Only the essentials for a beautiful evening. | 19 × 11 × 4 cm · from CHF 449 |
| PIZY | Clean lines, pleasantly understated. Versatile to combine. | 20 × 14 × 7 cm · from CHF 660 |
| MOUTIER | Small with character. Zipper, logo plaque, three carrying options. | 23 × 13 × 7 cm · from CHF 730 |
Shoppers and Larger Bags
| Model | Character | Dimensions & Price |
|---|---|---|
| BERN Shopper | One of the most reliable shoppers in the range. Includes detachable toiletry bag as a clutch. | 34 × 26 × 15 cm · from CHF 730 |
| GENF Shopper | More compact than BERN, same character. Inner compartment can be used separately as a clutch. | 28 × 22 × 13 cm · from CHF 660 |
| WINTERTHUR | Generous, with zipper. For women who have a lot planned. | 35 × 26.5 × 16.5 cm · from CHF 830 |
| ZUERICH | The largest shopper option in the range. Maximum capacity for business and travel. | 40 × 33 × 19 cm · from CHF 790 |
| GISWIL | Business shopper with studs on the bottom. Stands stably, everywhere. | 37 × 31 × 16 cm · from CHF 830 |
| WOHLEN | For women who want to look equally good in the boardroom and at lunch. | 39 × 27 × 15 cm · from CHF 940 |
| NIESEN | Soft, wide, wonderful. Plenty of space without a rigid structure. | 29 × 32 × 14 cm · from CHF 960 |
| MADRID | Carry-on compatible. The companion for everything beyond daily life. | 45 × 26 × 22 cm · from CHF 990 |
Backpacks, Clutches, and Accessories
| Model | Character | Dimensions & Price |
|---|---|---|
| MANNO Backpack | Padded, spacious, elegant. The business backpack in the range. | 37 × 34 × 14 cm · from CHF 940 |
| GLARUS Backpack | Classic backpack, city-suitable and travel-ready. | 35 × 30.5 × 13 cm · from CHF 990 |
| ANDEER Clutch | Croco calfskin, gold chain. For evenings to remember. | 24 × 12 × 4 cm · from CHF 550 |
| FRESENS Clutch | Slightly deeper than the ANDEER. For evenings with more to carry. | 22.5 × 11 × 6 cm · from CHF 530 |
| BRIENZ | Hands free, style maintained. For travel, city, and weekends. | 32 × 17 cm · from CHF 620 |
| WILDHORN | Phone and three cards. That's all a quick moment needs. | 11 × 17 cm · CHF 349 |
| ROETI Laptop Bag | Protection for what's most important, without drawing attention. | 35 × 28 cm · CHF 500 |
Which Bag Suits You?
The Classic
She wants a bag that will still be as beautiful in ten years as it is today, perhaps even more so. One that needs no explanation.
Recommendation: MARLY or CASTIEL in Classic Black/Gold. Or as a conscious step: MARLY or ZELL in pure calfskin.
The Color Lover
For her, color is a language. She combines consciously and with a sure sense of what belongs together.
Recommendation: MARLY in Stampato Mint Green/Gold or MEYRIN in Croco Sapphire Blue/Silver. For everyday: MOUTIER in Antique Red/Gold.
The Minimalist
She loves what effortlessly blends with everything. Not too much, not too little.
Recommendation: NOVILLE or SIGNAU in Cappuccino Beige/Gold. For the evening: RIVAZ in Pearl White/Silver.
The Explorer
She buys rarely, but then with conviction. She seeks a piece, not a season.
Recommendation: CASTIEL in Croco Honey Brown/Gold or the INDIAN SUMMER Shopper in Velour Leather Antique Red/Gold. As a highlight accessory: ANDEER Clutch in Sapphire Blue.
Accessories
Maison Mollerus accessories complete the look. They match the bag, and sometimes they are the centerpiece themselves.
Keychains
RIGI, HERZ, ROSE, HAZELNUT: The keychains made of Vinerus Canvas (CHF 119 to 139) fit on any keyring and are particularly popular as gifts. The KEY IKARUS in stainless steel with MM logo engraving is available from CHF 99, in gold, silver, and black.
Shoulder Straps
The ALADDIN shoulder strap (80 to 120 cm, CHF 159) made of nylon with woven MOLLERUS logo transforms any bag into a crossbody bag. Available in many colors, matching the main bag or deliberately as a contrast.
Wallets
The SAENTIS wallet (10 × 14 cm, from CHF 419) offers space for up to 14 cards and fits into almost every bag in the range. The MATTERHORN (19 × 10.5 cm, from CHF 489) is for those who also want to neatly store bills and coins.
Phone Wallet
The WILDHORN (11 × 17 cm, CHF 349) carries a phone and three credit cards, with a detachable calfskin shoulder strap. Available in almost all main colors of the range.
Care
A well-maintained Maison Mollerus bag lasts a lifetime.
- Store in a dustbag. The included dustbag protects the material from dust and light.
- Avoid direct sunlight. Prolonged sun exposure changes colors over time.
- Regularly care for calfskin. A good leather care product, applied once a month, keeps the leather supple.
- Do not overfill. Every bag has a natural shape. Respecting it preserves it.
- Stuff with tissue paper. If the bag is not worn for a long time, this helps maintain its shape.
- Clean Vinerus Canvas. A soft brush and a damp cloth are completely sufficient.
- Polish metal parts. A dry microfiber cloth keeps gold hardware and clasps in beautiful condition.
- Store in an airy place. Cool, dry, and dark is the ideal environment for leather.