Belgian bag brands: the complete guide
- Soho Francotte
- Dec 2, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 17
The Belgian bag market is diverse and dynamic, yet often misunderstood.Many brands are Belgian by headquarters or creative direction, while production may take place in Belgium, Italy, Portugal or elsewhere in Europe.
This guide provides an overview of active Belgian bag brands and specifies, where available, their indicative price range, declared production location and materials used. The aim is to offer a clear, factual reading and to distinguish design, manufacturing and material choices.
It also highlights the few brands that explicitly state production in Belgium, in a context where this information is rarely made fully transparent.
How to read this guide
This guide includes only Belgian brands that are active at the time of publication: an up-to-date official website, an open e-shop or recent press coverage.
For each brand, the following information is listed when communicated by the brand:
Price: indicative range observed on the official website,
Production: manufacturing location declared by the brand,
Materials: materials highlighted in official communication.
When the production location is not specified, the wording provided by the brand itself is used (for example “production in Europe”).
How to identify a genuinely Belgian brand
The term “Belgian brand” can refer to different realities. The following factual indicators help clarify a brand’s actual level of anchoring:
Registered address: a clearly stated Belgian address on the official website.
Production location: explicit mention of the country of manufacture on product pages, a dedicated production page or visual elements showing the workshop.
Material transparency: a precise description of the materials used and their origin.
Some brands clearly communicate both design and production in Belgium, while others combine Belgian design with production elsewhere in Europe or beyond. These distinctions help separate design, manufacturing and positioning without confusion.
Belgian bag brands cover a wide range of positionings, production choices and price levels.
The list below presents the main active Belgian brands, with factual information for each: positioning, indicative prices, declared production location and materials used.
MAIN BELGIAN BAG BRANDS
DELVAUX
Positioning
Historic Belgian house founded in 1829, with an international luxury positioning.
Price
Approx. €1,900 to €15,900.
Production
Belgium, France and Italy (depending on the pieces).
Materials
Leather.
Website : Delvaux
LILU
Positioning
Belgian brand offering bags with timeless lines, produced in limited series.
Price
Approx. €345 to €940.
Production
Workshop in Brussels.
Materials
Leather.
Website : Lilu
OCTOGONY
Positioning
Belgian brand known for structured forms and a strong design language.
Price
Approx. €210 (phone pouch) to €1,350.
Production
Europe, mainly Portugal.
Materials
Leather.
Website : Octogony
CLIO GOLDBRENNER
Positioning
Belgian brand focused on functional everyday bags.
Price
Approx. €195 to €665.
Production
Spain, Portugal and China (depending on the lines).
Materials
Leather, nylon.
Website : Clio Goldbrenner
KAAI BAGS
Positioning
Belgian brand specialised in structured work and business bags.
Price
Approx. €325 to €895.
Production
South Asia.
Materials
Leather.
Website : Kaai
NIYONA (ATELIER À BRUXELLES)
Positioning
Brussels-based atelier offering bespoke pieces and specific projects.
Price
On request.
Production
Brussels.
Materials
Leather, exotic leathers, special projects.
Website : Niyona
LUBAY
Positioning
Belgian vegan bag brand with a contemporary premium positioning.
Price
Approx. €119 to €339.
Production
Belgium.
Materials
Next-gen vegan materials, free from animal components.
Comparative table (2026)
Brand | Positioning | Price range | Declared production | Materials |
Delvaux | International luxury | €1,900–€15,900 | Belgium / France / Italy | Leather |
LILU | Timeless, limited series | €345–€940 | Brussels | Leather |
Octogony | Structured design | €210–€1,350 | Portugal (Europe) | Leather |
Clio Goldbrenner | Everyday bags | €195–€665 | Spain / Portugal / China | Leather, nylon |
Kaai | Work & business bags | €325–€895 | South Asia | Leather |
Niyona | Bespoke | On request | Brussels | Leather, exotic |
Lubay | Premium contemporary, vegan | €119–€339 | Belgium | Next-gen vegan materials |
Observations
Very few Belgian brands explicitly state production fully carried out in Belgium.
Most brands communicate Belgian design or creative direction, with production spread across Italy, Portugal, Spain or, for certain lines, Asia.
Brands that do manufacture in Belgium usually state this clearly, as it remains uncommon within the current market landscape.
Analysis by Category
Brands produced in Belgium
They are rare and typically operate at a controlled scale. Local production often involves limited series and increased transparency regarding the manufacturing process.
In this guide, Lubay, Niyona and LILU explicitly indicate production in Belgium or Brussels, each with a distinct operating model.
Designed in Belgium, produced in Italy
Italy remains a reference for bag manufacturing, particularly for finishing and leather expertise. Several Belgian brands choose Italian production while keeping design development in Belgium.
Designed in Belgium, produced in Portugal
Portugal is often selected for European production combining quality with controlled costs, especially for brands positioned in the accessible premium segment.
Vegan brands & alternative materials
Non-animal materials are gaining visibility: plant-based residues, technical fibres and next-generation PU.
Some Belgian brands integrate these materials into their offer. Lubay positions itself exclusively around next-gen vegan materials developed and produced in Europe, with production in Belgium.
Which bag to choose by budget
Under €150 – Entry-level segment, often linked to serial production and standardised materials.
€150–€300 – Mid-range offering a better balance between design, materials and European production.
€300–€500 – Accessible premium segment, with more refined design and controlled materials. Lubay sits in this range for most formats.
€500–€2,000 – Established premium positioning, often with Italian production.
Above €2,000 – Luxury houses with historical know-how and highly specialised production.
Buying checklist
Where is the bag made? Check product pages and legal information.
What exactly is the material? Precise name and origin when available.
After-sales service: repair options and direct contact.
Production proof: workshop images, dedicated production pages.
Return and warranty policies.
FAQ — Belgian bag brands
Which Belgian brands actually produce in Belgium?
Very few. Brands that explicitly state this include Lubay (production in Belgium), Niyona (atelier in Brussels) and LILU (atelier-boutique in Brussels), based on official information.
Why do some Belgian brands manufacture in Italy or Portugal?
Italy is recognised for its expertise in bag manufacturing, while Portugal is often chosen for European production with controlled costs.
How can I check where a bag is made?
Look at product pages, “made in” mentions, production or workshop pages and legal information. Customer service can also confirm.
Are bags made in Belgium always more expensive?
Not necessarily. Bags produced elsewhere can be more expensive depending on brand positioning, distribution and margins.
At comparable quality and positioning, production in Belgium often involves higher labour costs and smaller volumes, which is frequently reflected in the price.
What does “next-gen vegan materials” mean?
It refers to recent non-animal materials developed from plant-based residues or next-generation technical compounds.
Conclusion
The Belgian bag scene is diverse: only a small number of brands manufacture entirely in Belgium, while many design locally and produce elsewhere in Europe.
This guide aims to clarify these realities by distinguishing design, production and materials.
For those looking for a vegan option made in Belgium, Lubay’s collections offer one such approach, developed and produced in a Belgian studio-atelier.
