The Row Peggy vs Marlo vs Margaux
Which silhouette actually solves your wardrobe need?
The Margaux may be the bag that brings you to The Row, but it is not always the silhouette that best fills the gap in your wardrobe.
The question is less about finding a substitute for the Margaux and more about understanding what you wanted from it in the first place.
This comparison looks at the Peggy, Marlo, and Margaux across proportion, capacity, carry, styling, and everyday use — including which silhouette makes the strongest case for your wardrobe.
At a Glance
The Peggy, Marlo, and Margaux each solve a different wardrobe need — from compact day-to-night polish to fuller everyday capacity.
Peggy
Best For: Day-to-night and evening
Carry Style: Clutch or shoulder carry
Vibe: Compact, sculptural, refined
Strengths: Architectural proportions, no external hardware, versatile carry
Not Ideal If: You need significant capacity or prefer comfortable shoulder carry
Price: $2,900
Marlo
Best For: Everyday, work, travel
Carry Style: Top handle and shoulder carry
Vibe: Relaxed, functional, refined
Strengths: Generous capacity, comfortable shoulder carry, strong everyday utility
Not Ideal If: You prefer a more compact or sculptural silhouette
Price: $3,800 - $5,800
Margaux
Best For: Refined everyday carry
Carry Style: Top handle and strap carry (depending on size)
Vibe: Classic, substantial, refined
Strengths: Polished versatility, easy access, everyday capacity
Not Ideal If: You prefer easy shoulder carry or a secure closure
Price: $3,650 - $4,900
Specifications
| Specification | Peggy | Marlo 14 | Soft Margaux 12 |
| Dimensions | 11 × 6 × 4.3 in. | 14 × 6.2 × 10.5 in. | 12 × 9 × 7.5 in. |
| Carry Style | Hand · Shoulder | Top Handle · Shoulder | Top Handle · Removable Strap |
| Handle Drop | — | 7.48 in. | 5 in. |
| Material | Polished Saddle Calfskin | Matte Grained or Polished Saddle Calfskin | Matte Grained or Polished Saddle Calfskin, Suede |
| Lining | 100% Lambskin Leather | 100% Cotton | 100% Cotton Herringbone |
| Closure | Magnetic Closure | Top Zipper | Interior Toggle |
| Made In | Italy | France | Italy |
| Best For | Day-to-Night · Evening | Everyday · Work · Travel | Refined Everyday Carry |
| Current Price | $2,900 | $3,950 | $4,350 |
Where to Buy the Row Peggy and Marlo
The Peggy and Marlo are available through The Row’s boutiques and official website, as well as select luxury retailers. Both are recurring silhouettes, but specific versions can sell through quickly.
The Margaux is produced in more limited quantities and is primarily available through The Row’s boutiques and official website. Most sizes sell out quickly.
All three silhouettes can also be found on the resale market, particularly in past-season colors and harder-to-find finishes.
Current sourcing options:
The Row — Official online store
Mytheresa— Authorized luxury retailer
Fashionphile— Resale marketplace
The Row Peggy in Dark Muschio — a softly structured shoulder bag in a deep olive tone, with understated proportions and an easy, relaxed shape.
The Row Peggy in Burgundy — shown as a clutch, highlighting how the softly structured silhouette works beyond shoulder carry for a more polished, pared-back look.
How the Peggy, Marlo, and Margaux Compare
The Peggy is the most compact and style-led of the three. Its tapered shape and smaller scale give it more of a clutch-like presence, while the detachable shoulder strap adds flexibility when you want hands-free carry. The magnetic closure keeps access simple, making it best suited to lighter essentials and day-to-night use.
The Marlo moves into practical territory. Available in multiple sizes, each version is designed to fit comfortably on the shoulder, while the zip closure gives the bag a more secure, contained feel. Its capacity scales from everyday use to work and travel, making it the most function-driven option of the three.
The Margaux is the polished everyday option. Also available in multiple sizes, it keeps an open, easy-access interior, while the 10 and 12 add a detachable crossbody strap for extra flexibility. Depending on size, it can move from compact everyday carry into substantial work and travel capacity while preserving the same refined tapered silhouette.
The roles are clear: Peggy for compact polish, Marlo for practical capacity and secure shoulder carry, and Margaux for elevated everyday versatility.
If You Like the Margaux 10 or Shoulder 12 — Consider the Peggy
The Peggy is for someone drawn to the smaller Margaux sizes but who wants a more compact, clutch-like bag with stronger day-to-night range.
Where the Peggy Aligns
Compact but still substantial
Structured yet soft form with clean, tapered lines
Polished enough for daytime and evening
Can be carried by hand or with the detachable shoulder strap
Where the Peggy Differs
Slim, modern silhouette that is more clutch-like and evening-leaning
Capacity is limited to lighter essentials
No crossbody option
Secure magnetic closure
Both are polished and versatile. The Margaux gives you greater everyday capacity, easier access, and a more classic handbag role, while the Peggy gives you a sleeker, more evening-ready silhouette that still works well during the day.
For a closer look at the silhouettes, read our full Peggy Review and Margaux Size Guide.
The Row Marlo 12, 14, and 17 — a side-by-side look at the three sizes, showing how the silhouette changes in scale, capacity, and overall presence.
If You Like the Margaux 12 to 17 — Consider the Marlo
The Marlo makes the most sense for someone drawn to the larger Margaux sizes but who wants easier shoulder carry and a more secure, practical everyday bag.
Where the Marlo Aligns
Substantial presence with generous capacity
Available in multiple sizes
Refined enough for everyday, work, and travel
Designed to handle fuller daily loads comfortably
Where the Marlo Differs
All sizes are designed for comfortable shoulder carry
Secure zip closure rather than the Margaux’s open access, no protective feet
More tote-like and function-led in appearance
Less sculptural and less day-to-night than the Margaux
Both are strong options for polished everyday carry. The Margaux gives you more sculptural presence, easier access, and broader styling range, while the Marlo gives you more secure shoulder carry and a more practical work-and-travel focus.
The Row Peggy — streamlined, elegant, and versatile from shoulder bag to clutch.
The Row Marlo — an effortless everyday tote that feels both relaxed and refined
Final Take
The Peggy, Marlo, and Margaux solve three different wardrobe problems.
The Peggy is the choice when you want a smaller bag that feels polished enough for evening but still useful during the day. Its clutch-like proportions give simple outfits more finish without forcing you into a formal evening bag.
The Marlo is the practical one. Its shoulder carry, zip closure, and fuller capacity make workdays, travel, and heavier routines easier, especially when you want function without the look of a conventional tote.
The Margaux sits between them. It gives you more everyday function than the Peggy and more styling range than the Marlo, with the open access, tapered shape, and classic proportions that make it easy to move across casual, polished, and more dressed-up settings.
Choose the Peggy when you want the outfit to feel more finished, the Marlo when you want the day to feel easier, and the Margaux when you want one bag to do a little of both.
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