Gabuteau
Gabuteau is a Peruvian leather goods label led by Denise Gabuteau, making handbags by hand in Peru with an emphasis on timeless shape and material quality over seasonal churn. It is one of the more genuinely under-the-radar brands we carry, and one of the best values in leather on the floor.
Gabuteau
We buy their shoulder bags and crossbodies, in the pale blues and warm greiges the label does best.
How Gabuteau fits
- Real leather, so expect it to soften and patina with wear rather than stay showroom-new.
- Their most interesting colors are the pale blues and warm greiges, both of which function as neutrals.
- The crossbodies are sized for a phone, a card case and a lipstick. The shoulder bags are the ones that carry a day.
Questions we get asked
Where are Gabuteau bags made?
In Peru, by hand. The brand's positioning is craft-led rather than volume-led.
How do I care for the leather?
Keep it out of standing water, condition it once or twice a year, and store it stuffed so it holds its shape.
Can I see the color in person?
Please do — pale leathers photograph differently than they look. In-store pickup is free.