
The Fleming is a diamond-quilted, pintuck leather shoulder bag introduced in 2015, defined by its gold-tone double-T medallion and convertible chain-and-leather strap. It's offered in a structured original and an unstructured "Soft" version, each in Small and full-size options.
It remains one of Tory Burch's most recognized handbag silhouettes.
The original quilted-leather flap bag with braided chain strap and a structured, boxier shape. Holds resale value slightly better than the Soft version in classic black.
A slouchier, pillowy leather counterpart to the structured original, introduced alongside it. The most widely available and most frequently resold Fleming version.
A compact crossbody-only version of the Fleming Soft, sized for essentials. The lowest MSRP and resale ceiling in the family.
A scaled-down version of the full-size bag, offered across both the structured and Soft lines. A popular crossbody-leaning option.
The original, full-size proportions most associated with the style. Carries the highest resale ceiling of the size range.
A classic black Fleming Soft Convertible Shoulder Bag (Tory Burch's own reference style, item 56716) retails for roughly $438 and typically resells for $200–$260 in good condition on consignment platforms, about 45–55% of MSRP, among the stronger retention rates in Tory Burch's entire handbag lineup. The original structured Fleming holds value slightly better than the newer Soft version in classic black, while Small sizes and seasonal materials (suede, denim, crocheted nylon) generally trade below the core leather Soft and structured styles. Retention holds up because the Fleming's design, quilting, medallion, chain strap, has stayed essentially unchanged since 2015, so older and newer examples read as the same bag to resale buyers, unlike styles that get meaningfully redesigned. Expect the trend to stay stable rather than accelerate: the Fleming isn't scarce, but consistent demand for its Chanel-adjacent silhouette at a lower price point keeps a reliable floor under resale prices. The takeaway: a well-kept black leather Fleming or Fleming Soft in a standard size is one of the safer buy-to-use-and-resell choices in the Tory Burch catalog.
Tory Burch introduced the Fleming in 2015, giving the brand its first dedicated quilted-leather, chain-strap shoulder bag. The diamond pintuck quilting, gold-tone double-T medallion, and woven chain-and-leather strap were a deliberate departure from the saffiano-leather, plaque-logo language established by the earlier Robinson, and positioned the Fleming as a more overtly "evening bag" silhouette that could still be worn every day, priced well below the quilted, chain-strap flap bags long associated with houses like Chanel. It quickly became one of the brand's top-selling styles and helped define Tory Burch's handbag identity through the second half of the 2010s.
Since launch, Tory Burch has expanded the line rather than replacing it: an unstructured "Fleming Soft" version arrived alongside the original structured bag, both offered in Small and full-size proportions, and the silhouette has since been extended into totes, hobos, belt bags, and pochettes, along with seasonal material variations like suede, washed denim, and crocheted nylon. The double-T medallion and convertible chain strap have stayed constant across every version, making the Fleming, alongside the Robinson, one of the two handbag families Tory Burch has kept in continuous, non-seasonal production the longest.
The Fleming's appeal has always leaned on a straightforward value proposition: a recognizable, quilted, chain-strap leather bag at a fraction of the price of the European houses it visually echoes. Fashion and shopping press have repeatedly framed Tory Burch bags in this "accessible alternative to Chanel" category, and the Fleming, as the brand's original quilted chain-strap style, established the template that later Tory Burch bags in this vein (like the Charlie and Kira) have followed.
Its versatility has also driven sustained demand: the convertible chain-and-leather strap lets it be worn as a shoulder bag or doubled up as a crossbody, and the Small and Fleming Soft variations broadened its appeal across different budgets and use cases. That combination of an identifiable logo, a familiar silhouette, and multiple ways to wear it has kept the Fleming in steady rotation in "best work bag" and "designer bag on a budget" roundups for close to a decade.