Honest Jacquemus Bag Review: Quality After One Year of Use

When Jacquemus first exploded in popularity with the Le Chiquito bags, I thought they were fun but not quite my style. Over the last two or three years, though, I’ve found myself gravitating toward his newer, softer designs — and now I own not one, but two bags that I reach for regularly.

His bags aren’t at typical designer prices ($3,000+), but they aren’t cheap either, hovering close to or just over the $1,000 mark. So they’d better hold up.

After carrying both for a year, here are my thoughts!

The bags:

• Jacquemus Le Rond Carré Clutch in Black Leather — $1,250
• Jacquemus Le Turismo Small in Yellow Leather — $1,120 (there’s one on TRR here 👀)

Quality

I’m no Tanner Leatherstein, so take this as a non-expert assessment:

• The Le Rond Carré is a soft, supple lambskin. No notes – it feels luxurious. The metal embellishments have a nice heft, but are not too heavy by any means.
• The Turismo is a pebbled calfskin, which is more durable by design and holds its shape (and those beautiful colors) well. It’s soft with a dry feel, does not feel plasticky at all.

Durability

Le Rond Carré Clutch

This is an occasional bag, I use it maybe once a month, but when I do, I’m not gentle with it. It gets set down on all kinds of surfaces, sticky bar counters included. Despite that, there’s very little wear on the corners and bottom edges.

The lambskin is really soft, which initially made me nervous about scratching it, especially around the roll-top closure where your nails inevitably rest against the leather. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised here as well – almost no visible signs of wear. I do keep my nails short and try to be careful, so your mileage may vary.

The metal end pieces have also held up well, with minimal scratching despite bumping into doors and hard surfaces.

Le Turismo

This was my go-to summer bag last year, and I’m excited to bring it back out as the weather warms up. I typically use the longer shoulder strap for quick errands and outings.

I’ve been careful about color transfer and haven’t had any issues when pairing it with lighter colors or light-wash denim. There’s some corner wear, as you can see, but nothing beyond what I’d expect after a full season of use.

Functionality & What Fits

The Le Rond Carré Clutch is here for style, not function — but it’s a surprisingly spacious clutch. I can even fit a pair of low-profile flats (like Rothy’s) inside; I’m a size 7.5 for reference.

The Le Turismo Small is a grab-and-go crossbody or shoulder bag. The zipper closure sits lower than the top of the bag, which limits capacity — I can fit the essentials (wallet, sunglasses, a snack or two, keys), but not much more. Worth noting: it does come in medium and large sizes that fit considerably more, including a 13″ laptop.

Verdict

Overall, I’ve been impressed with Jacquemus handbags, even if they sit on the pricier side. Personally, I’d feel most comfortable in the $700–900 range — and the good news is they do go on sale within that window occasionally.

Next on my list: the Le Valerie. If you’ve tried it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!