DISCOVERY / Bags & Leather Construction
Joseph Duclos Diane L20, a structure you can read.
The Camélia Diane L20 shows how a gusset and a clasp can determine the feel of a small structured bag.
Image: Joseph DuclosPublished 4 November 2026 · WHV
Look at the Diane from the side. The folded gusset is a useful way to see the structure before opening the bag. On the Camélia L20 the house pairs pink Tempo calfskin with a contrasting interior flap and palladium-finished brass hardware.
The collection takes its name from a spring associated with the former Joseph Duclos tannery at Lectoure. The detail that matters in the hand is the relationship between clasp, body and opening. Try it with the things you carry, and see which pieces fit without forcing the gusset.
The house lists a twenty-centimetre width for this reference. Ask about strap fit, delivery and service for the exact leather and hardware. If looking second-hand, inspect the folds and the way the clasp closes.
Evidence & sources.
- Joseph Duclos, exact Camélia Diane L20 (opens source in a new tab)
- Joseph Duclos, Diane design collection (opens source in a new tab)
Scope of this reading
The photograph identifies the Camélia Tempo L20. Different sizes, leathers and finishes require their own assessment.
Sources checked 4 November 2026.
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