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Half Moon Bag
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Half Moon Bag

A crescent-shaped shoulder bag whose pure curve made it one of the brand's most recognisable shapes.

$1,390 at SSENSE

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Story & heritage

The Half Moon takes its name from its defining feature: a pure, crescent-shaped body that tucks neatly under the arm. Among The Row's family of signature bags, it is one of the most instantly recognisable — a shape so clean it reads almost like an idea of a bag, which is exactly the house's instinct.

Like the rest of the line it carries no visible logo beyond a small debossed THE ROW at the base, letting the curve and the leather define it. It has become a quiet-luxury staple favoured for its flattering line against the body.

Materials & craft

The Half Moon is made in Italy from smooth calfskin, with a streamlined crescent body and a flat shoulder strap that follows its curve. A top zip runs along the arc of the bag; the interior is suede-lined. The only mark is a tonal debossed signature low on the front — the construction relies entirely on the precision of the shape.

smooth calfskincrescent / half-moon silhouettecurved top-zip closuresuede-lined interiordebossed THE ROW signaturemade in Italy

How to choose & style

The Half Moon is the under-the-arm shoulder bag of the line — its curve sits close and reads elegant rather than slouchy. Black and the off-white/ivory are the most versatile, while brown and suede versions soften it. It is a precise, evening-leaning shape that still works by day, and pairs especially well with clean tailoring where its single sculptural line can be seen.

Half Moon (black)Half Moon (off-white)Half Moon (brown)Half Moon in suede
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