bay bag / wheat
The Bay Bag is from Pisces, a collection I made during a really low time. I'm a typical Libra, but back then I felt much more like a Pisces. My moods were like water, flowing every which way, and some days my tears were too. I wasn't feeling inspired by much. All I wanted was to make something, so I leaned into the craft to find some calm, and I could only draw on my melancholy. I named it the Bay for its trapeze silhouette, the same shape as a bay. Even then, I made one of the two magnets on the flap bigger than the other, on purpose, to give it a little more personality. A little hint of joy.
Wheat is a butter yellow. I mixed up paints until I had the perfect shade, at a time when I was coming out of my low point and reaching for comfort. It's such an uplifting colour, and it adds a smile. I named it Wheat because it conjures up wheat fields in golden hour.
~ Australian bovine leather made in Queensland, Australia
~ Each hide is natural, so every batch is a little different, with the grain and texture of the animal it came from
~ Available in nine colours: Black Rock, Red Rock, Peppercorn, and our custom colours Mist Blue, Wheat, Matcha, Passata, Fig and Almond
~ Gold-tone hardware and zips
~ Magnetic flap closure, with one magnet bigger than the other
~ Two main compartments, a card pocket and a zip pocket
~ For your plus sized phone, keys, eyewear, passport, a few makeup items and a small wallet
~ Adjustable, removable crossbody strap, from 68cm to 120cm
~ Removable short top handle
~ Made in small batches, so some pieces are ready to ship and others are made to order
~ Made by hand in our Brunswick atelier and with specialist makers in Reservoir and Ballarat
~ Comes packaged with love in an organic cotton dust bag made by the women at SisterWorks
Size: W30cm x H16cm x D7cm
Made to order ~ 4 to 6 weeks. If your colour isn’t in stock, I’ll make it for you, working through orders in the order they come in.
Ready to ship ~ 3 to 6 business days in Australia [1 to 2 with express].
Christmas ~
Made to order ~ order by Sunday 22 November.
Ready to ship ~ order by Thursday 17 December [east coast and Adelaide] or Monday 14 December [WA and NT].
Find out more.
Choose either two initials with a dot (S.A), or three initials without the dot (SEA).
Your choice will be added to the top handle of the bag.
Are you ordering this as a gift?
If your chosen gift is made to order, the lead time to make your item might miss your significant date. You can request a Gift in the Making Card to be sent, let us know in the checkout notes.
Read important leather care information here.
Your bag is made by me and my production assistant Jemma in my Brunswick atelier, with help from two Victorian makers ~ the straps are cut in Reservoir, then stitched and assembled in Ballarat. You can read more about our people here.
All simétrie goods come with complimentary repairs & a lifetime warranty. Learn more.
The pleasure of this bag is in the experience - meeting Sim, seeing the materials and machines involved in the process, talking through personalisation options, seeing the bag come to life through Simetrie’s Instagram stories and of course receiving it! I’m in love with the glossy leather, high quality hardware, burnished edgework and versatile, spacious design. Sim’s bubbly personality is the cherry on top! 100% would recommend this bag to anyone looking for a gorgeous and lasting piece. Looking forward to future designs from this ethical local brand!
Thank you so much Kirsten for the beautiful feedback ~ I am so glad you love your Bay Bag! xx
I absolutely adore my new Bay Bag / Red Rock (tan). The colour is stunning and goes with everything!
It is the perfect size for day or night. The leather quality is wonderful. It is sleek and timeless. I'm so happy with my purchase! This is truely an investment piece.
I've been on the hunt for a new bag for a little while and i'm so glad I came across Simone from Simétrie. Keep up the great work!
thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Carla, i am so thrilled that you love your Bay Bag in Red Rock. thank you for choosing simétrie!
I met Simone on a trip to Oz at a craft market and could not stop thinking about the Bay Bag. Before I left Melbourne I went in person to the atelier and purchased the bag. My obsession has not stopped. The bags (and now belts, too) are so extraordinarily crafted you will wonder how you've ever carried another bag. They are functional, yet breathtaking works of art. Cannot recommend more!! I cannot wait to see the new bags that Simone dreams up.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. I love to hear that you couldn't stop thinking about the bags and have now added to your simétrie collection! Thanks so much for your kind words! Enjoy your new pieces.
Love the Passata bag, saucy by name, saucy by nature. Great red colour and style. Lots of compliments ❤️
Thank you Simone for your thoughtful customer service. The bag is not only well made, but also well designed and thought out.
I recently purchased the Bay Bag in Red Rock from Simone at the Big Design Market, what a find !! I am very happy with this beautiful and practical bag. I used it for a birthday dinner with the cute top handle, then the long strap crossbody for some retail therapy. I love the versatility, uniqueness and attention to detail that make it a stand out piece. Next is the Bay Bag in Black Rock.
thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, i am so thrilled you're loving the utility and the design of the bay bag! i am excited to make one in Black Rock for you when the time comes xx
I purchased a bespoke handbag from Simone at Simetrie. I was fortunate enough to meet her at the Carlton Design Markets where I saw her beautiful, Melbourne made handbags. My handbag is so beautiful and unique. Can’t wait to buy another one!
thanks so much robyn! i am so glad you're loving your bay bag <3 hope to see you again soon! x
Bought for my partner for Christmas and she only just opened it today. “Best gift I’ve ever received” was what she said. Bag looks and smells beautiful, you’ve done such a glorious job. Hope you have some time to rest now!!
That's so lovely to hear! I'm so glad your partner loves it. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review.
I was looking for quality evening bag made with a commitment to ethical fashion practices when I came across Simone’s work. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Simone has created a beautiful bag which reflects her attention to detail and high quality. The design is very thoughtful as it is roomy enough for essentials yet still looks stylish as a formal evening bag. The service and advice I received whilst choosing the style and colour was helpful and honest. Highly recommend.
Delma, thank you so so much for your kind review. i am so glad that you love the bay bag! it was a pleasure making it for you xx
My bay bag comfortably holds everything I need while keeping its svelte silhouette, and I love the super-handy myki pocket! I hadn't realised I'd always felt a little anxious about getting the card out of my bag in time for the gate, didn't like to take it out too early in case I dropped it etc. I've always been a casual-bag person — Crumpler, mattt, Nancybird — seldom fully leather. But this bag fits seamlessly into my life, and the beautiful matcha colour is like a neutral in my wardrobe — coordinates with some items and contrasts wonderfully with others, all with effortless elegance. It gets compliments every time I wear it. Thank you Simone for your well-thought-out design and meticulous leather-working skills!
thank you for your lovely comments audrey, i am so glad you love your bay bag! xx
I purchased the bay bag as a 40th birthday present for my wife. She absolutely loves it.
The bag is a really cool design and flawlessly crafted. Simone's communication was great.
I'd encourage everyone to purchase from artists such as Simone rather than the multinationals.