Mano Pochette Black
The Mano Pochette is a sleek, sculptural silhouette with a minimalist tab closure, inspired by the structural elegance of vintage leatherworking techniques. Compact yet spacious enough for your essentials, it transitions effortlessly from day to night with a detachable crossbody strap.
Crafted in Ubrique, Spain, from 100% plant-based MIRUM® – a plastic-free material with the look and feel of traditional leather – each bag is a study in thoughtful design and conscious innovation.
The name “Mano,” meaning hand in Spanish, is tribute to the craft, care, and human touch behind every piece.
Features & Dimensions
- 100% Handmade in Spain
- Signature tab closure
- Retractable top handle
- Adjustable, detachable crossbody strap
- Fully lined interior with slip pocket
- Discreet, laser-engraved logo
- Fits phone, keys, small wallet, lipstick, sunglasses, airpods, and a few extras
Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 13cm (H) x 7.5cm (D)
Generous strap drop: adjustable between 47-67cm
Materials & Care
- Outer: 100% plant-based MIRUM®. Unlike most vegan leathers, MIRUM® is entirely plastic-free and has a 10x lower footprint than synthetic and chrome-tanned leather
- Lining: GOTS-certified organic cotton
- Hardware: Stainless steel or 24K gold-plated stainless steel via PVD coating
- Thread: Recycled polyester
Naturally water-resistant and low-maintenance, MIRUM® simply asks for mindful care. Avoid sharp objects, abrasives, oils, and direct contact with perfume. To clean, gently wipe with a damp cloth. For more persistent marks, use a touch of warm water with mild detergent.
Learn more about MIRUM here.
Delivery & Returns
We currently ship to the UK, EU and US, with complimentary delivery and duties included. For all other destinations, simply contact us at hello@loue-studio.com and we’ll take care of your order directly.
Please allow 1-2 business days for dispatch.
- EU, US & other international orders: Delivered within 3–5 business days from dispatch.
- UK orders: Kindly allow a few additional days for final handling and delivery.
When you buy something from us, we hope you love it. However, should you change your mind, you have 14 days to send it back to us from the date you have received it.
Packaging
The Mano Pochette will be delivered in a luxurious custom box and brushed cotton dust bag.
All our packaging is plastic-free.
Contact Us
- Email us at hello@loue-studio.com
100% plant-based leather
MIRUM®
MIRUM® is the world’s first 100% plant-based, plastic-free leather alternative – and the material the world needed.
Crafted in the US from natural rubber, plant oils, minerals, and organic cotton, it’s made without water discharge and has a carbon footprint ten times lower than leather and synthetic alternatives. Better for the earth, and just as beautiful to the touch.
lining
Organic cotton
The interior is lined with GOTS-certified organic cotton, softly brushed for a smooth feel against the skin and responsibly grown in Turkey.
hardware
Stainless Steel
We use only stainless steel for its lasting shine and resistance to wear. Our gold hardware is PVD-coated in 24K gold. For brilliance that lasts, with lower environmental impact.
The art of craft
Composed of 52 individual pieces, the Mano Pochette is a quiet feat of engineering with its sculptural form built to retain shape over time. The tab closure demands millimetric precision, a subtle marker of true craftsmanship. Each bag is handmade by our two artisans in Ubrique – a level of care and continuity rare in modern luxury, and core to LOUÉ's ethos.
Your questions, answered
Why MIRUM®
What is MIRUM® made of?
MIRUM® is made of:
- 43% natural rubber
- 23% mineral fillers
- 13% plant oils
- 14% cotton backer
- 4% natural pigments
- 2% patented plant-based curative
Since MIRUM is plant-based, will it disintegrate in my closet?
No! MIRUM® is built to last. Think about wood – it's natural but incredibly durable. It won’t break down during everyday use. MIRUM® only biodegrades in specific industrial composting environments, and when it does, it leaves behind no microplastics or toxins, just nutrients.
Is it just another cheap vegan leather?
Not even close. MIRUM® was developed over 10 years by the scientists at NFW (Natural Fiber Welding), a company on a mission to create a premium, plastic-free alternative to conventional synthetic leathers.
It has won numerous awards and costs more than most traditional leathers. You're investing in better materials, and helping drive innovation in fashion.
How durable is it?
Extremely. MIRUM® is used in BMW interiors, where materials must meet some of the highest durability standards in the world. With proper care, your bag will age beautifully and last for years to come.
Will it peel like PU?
No. PU (polyurethane) is essentially layers of plastic glued onto fabric so it dries out, cracks, and peels over time.
MIRUM® is entirely different: it’s made by mechanically pressing natural rubber onto a cotton backing. No plastic, no synthetic coatings. It stays flexible and softens gently with use, without peeling.
How does it feel?
Supple, smooth, and substantial – comparable to calfskin. Most people are surprised to learn it’s not leather.
How do I care for it?
Naturally water-resistant and low-maintenance, MIRUM® simply asks for mindful care. Avoid sharp objects, abrasives, oils, and direct contact with perfume. To clean, gently wipe with a damp cloth. For more persistent marks, use a touch of warm water with mild detergent. When not in use, store your bag in the protective dust bag provided.
Function and fit
What fits?
The Mano Pochette is surprisingly spacious – it fits your phone, keys, small wallet, lipstick, sunglasses, airpods, and a few extras.
Is the closure secure?
Absolutely. The tab closure was intentionally designed to be hardware-free – minimal, functional, and secure.
Customer Reviews
I am so happy with my black Mano Pochette. I can't tell that is isn't leather, and based on my research on the vegan material it is made, of, which BMW uses for their vegan interiors, I know I can expect this vegan leather to be much more durable than regular leather. I also love the fact that this material can withstand the climate I live in, which tends to have more precipitation than average in the Fall and Winter seasons.
Because it is made of vegan leather, I have finally made a handbag purchase that I actually feel good about, as opposed to guilty, like I have felt for years purchasing leather bags. I love the fact that the vegan leather it is made of is completely plant-based, and not plastic or polyurethane-based. Although I plan to use this pochette for a very long time, I feel better knowing that it will not contribute to non-biodegradable waste in landfills.
In addition to all of the outstanding aspects of the plant-based leather this pochette is made of, the craftsmanship is impeccable. I have purchased many luxury bags in my lifetime, and I especially love Spanish craftsmanship, because all of the bags I have bought from Spain are made in highly-skilled, smaller workshops, by hand. These pochettes are no exception. The stitching is perfect, and all aspects of the pochette are just perfect. I love the lack of an inconvenient zipper and excessive hardware, because in my opinion, hardware makes a bag high-maintenance. Scratched hardware ages a bag, and makes it look worn out much sooner than it should be. I also feel that too much hardware can distract from the beautiful style, and craftsmanship of a bag, and in the case of the pochette, the style and design are so unique and lovely to be able to focus on. The removable crossbody strap make this pochette very versatile, and convenient, and it looks so elegant held by hand for dinner out, parties and formal events.
The closure is very convenient, and secure, even when the bag is full, I have shaken the bag upside down when full, and it stays very securely closed.
Another wonderful aspect of the Mano Pochette is that Elena is passionate about creating handbags that are responsibly-made, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, cruelty-free, and at the same time, highly durable. She dedicated a tremendous amount of time and work establishing this brand, designing, and locating the best workshops to craft these wonderful bags.
Her personal touch is evident when you receive your bag, from the handwritten note, to the perfectly folded tissue, beautiful box , lovely organic dust-bag, and the lovely bow. Receiving this was like opening a gift from someone who really put a tremendous amount of thought not only in designing and creating the bag, but also in all of the aspects mentioned above.
I am so happy I was able to be an early supporter for this beautiful brand of handbags (I purchased both black and cognac pochettes), and I look forward to Elena's future creations, as there is certainly a need for a full line of bags, totes, etc. crafted from this outstanding plant-based leather, with the outstanding handmade craftsmanship of Loue Studio handbags.
Beautiful, timeless bag with impeccable construction!
Absolutely blown away by the MIRUM material and the craftsmanship of the bag - super chic and stylish
I think this will become my favourite daily bag now🤍
