Bag of the Week: Valentino Garavani DeVain Bag

Whoever carries this… is divine.

Bag of the Week is a franchise that highlights the latest, most hyped luxury bags. Each week, we showcase a bag that is generating significant buzz, whether for its design, exclusivity, or popularity. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on the Valentino DeVain Bag.

With Alessandro Michele steering Valentino into its next era, the House’s language of femininity has never felt more intriguing. His re-envisioning of Valentino isn’t a break from heritage but a continuation—one that folds the past into the present with a kind of mischievous grace. And nothing captures that evolution quite like this week’s standout: the Valentino Garavani DeVain.

First introduced in the Fall/Winter 2025 collection, the DeVain extends the Vain family but loosens its grip—literally. It’s a deconstructed, softened take on its predecessor, still refined but now freer in posture and personality. The name itself is a clever wordplay, a reminder that feeling “divine” can be both bold and quietly self-assured.

Where many bags chase sharp lines and structured silhouettes, the DeVain subverts the script. It slouches gently, almost instinctively, molding to the body with that undone, lived-in elegance that defined the ’90s. It’s the anti-posed bag—one that looks just as good tucked under an arm at brunch as it does shimmering under evening candlelight.

And versatility is truly the DeVain’s superpower. The collection arrives in 27 variations, each telling a slightly different story. There are clean monochromes in buttery nappa leather, iridescent metallics that behave almost like wearable jewellery, and laid-back denim versions that inject a hint of nonchalant cool. For those who love texture, Michele leans all the way in: crochet raffia for summertime ease, plush shearling for winter glamour, and embellished options with multicoloured strass, beads, and garland motifs for when maximalism calls.

Despite its softness, the DeVain is surprisingly functional. It holds the essentials—phone, lipstick, keys, compact—without breaking the integrity of its sculptural drape. Soft, lightweight, and unencumbered by fussy structure, it adapts effortlessly to the wearer’s rhythm. Whether carried by hand or tucked neatly under the arm, it feels like a companion rather than an accessory.

Adding a thoughtful personal touch, each clutch comes with a small leather tag that can be embossed with the owner’s initials in antique brass. It’s a subtle luxury, one that aligns perfectly with Michele’s vision of fashion as intimate and individual.

With its poetic balance of spontaneity and elegance, this bag feels less like a trend piece and more like a collectible—one destined to slip seamlessly into the modern wardrobe. Just look at the divine stars who carried the bag: