Mieke Dierckx
Mieke Dierckx is a Belgian handbag brand founded in 2012 by designer Mieke Dierckx and based in Westerlo. It makes architectural leather bags, designed in Belgium and made by artisans in Portugal.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Mieke Dierckx |
| Headquarters | Westerlo, Belgium |
| Production | Portugal |
| Best-seller | Mini Briefcase |
| Website | miekedierckx.be |
What is Mieke Dierckx?
Mieke Dierckx is a Belgian handbag brand founded in 2012 by the designer of the same name. Dierckx studied interior and furniture design before completing a master's in jewellery design, and her bags draw on architecture and design, with form and function at the centre.
Products and positioning
The brand's signature is a scales motif, first created with laser cutting in its early collections and since developed with other techniques for a three-dimensional look. Its best-known model is the Mini Briefcase, with larger Midi and smaller Micro versions. The range also includes:
- Double Pouch, Double Shopper and Single Saddle bags
- Belt Bag, Oval Mini Bag and Drumbag
- Weekender, Bowlingbag and Backpack
- The customisable Mommy Bag
Bags are made in leather and suede, including croco, snake, metallic and lacquered finishes. The brand works without fixed seasons, releasing new models or variants from time to time in line with a slow fashion approach.
Distribution
Designs are developed in the Westerlo atelier and produced by a family-run workshop in Portugal. The brand runs a flagship store and showroom in Westerlo, is sold in around 15 stores in Belgium and operates pop-up stores.
Why it matters
Mieke Dierckx is part of a group of Belgian accessories labels building design-led, season-less collections with transparent European production.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mieke Dierckx from?
Mieke Dierckx is a Belgian handbag brand based in Westerlo, founded in 2012.
Where are Mieke Dierckx bags made?
The bags are designed in Belgium and made by a family-run artisan workshop in Portugal.