Some of the most useful things we have ever built came from a very simple conversation.
A customer wrote to us. She loved her Jolene. She used it every day. It had transformed the way she organised her professional routine. But her laptop was 14 inches. And Jolene Large — designed for up to 16 inches — felt like more bag than she actually needed.
She didn't want to give up the laptop compartment. She didn't want to compromise on organisation. She just wanted something a little lighter. A little more compact. Built for the way she actually worked.
We heard her.
Why size matters more than you think
Most women who carry a work bag daily know exactly what goes inside: laptop, smartphone, chargers, keys, AirPods, notebooks, and a water bottle.
What is considered far less often is the bag itself—specifically, whether its volume is calibrated to your frame and hardware, or if you are carrying more bag than you actually need.
The original Jolene was engineered around 15" and 16" mobile workstations. For professionals carrying a 16" MacBook Pro or a 15" Dell XPS, it remains the gold standard. Yet in today’s hybrid reality, the executive standard has shifted from 16-inch workstations to sleek ultrabooks:
- MacBook Pro 14"
- MacBook Air 13"
- Dell XPS 13
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
For these devices, a 16-inch tote means carrying unused capacity at an unnecessary physical cost, every single day.
That is the exact friction Jolene Medium was designed to solve.
What is Jolene Medium?
Jolene Medium is the newest addition to Victoria Hyde London's flagship New Work Bag line — a more compact version of our bestselling Jolene tote, designed specifically for women who carry laptops up to 14 inches.
It keeps everything that made Jolene one of the most loved work bags for professional women across Europe: the 8 dedicated smart compartments, the self-standing architectural base, the durable vegan microfiber leather, and the versatile design that commands boardroom presence.
What it does differently is proportion. Jolene Medium is built around a 14 inch laptop compartment — padded and structured to protect your device — with a total bag size that reflects that. Smaller. Lighter. More compact. Without any compromise on function.
Jolene Medium specifications:
- Laptop Compartment: fits up to 14 inches (MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Air 13, Dell XPS 13, Lenovo ThinkPad X1)
- Weight: 950g
- Dimensions: L 34 × H 25.5 × T 16 cm
- Interior Organisation: 8 dedicated pockets
- Material: Scratch-resistant, water-repellent vegan microfiber leather
- Colours: Black · Brown · Beige
- Price: €229
Eight compartments. One compact bag.
The interior organisation of Jolene Medium follows the same principle as every Victoria Hyde London New Work Bag: maximum capacity, minimum volume.
Eight dedicated compartments, each designed for a specific item:
1. Padded laptop compartment — fits up to 14 inches, structured to protect your device during commuting and travel
2. Phone pocket — instant access, positioned so you never have to dig
3. Key pocket — keys have a fixed home; they never sink to the bottom
4. Pen pocket — tailored slot keeping your pen upright and always in reach
5. AirPods & earphone pocket — stores wireless earbuds safely, away from tangles at the bottom
6. Mouse pocket — structured to hold a wireless mouse securely without shifting
7. Water bottle pocket — fits most standard bottles up to approximately 500ml
8. Lipstick pocket — dedicated upright slot for lip care and touch-up essentials
✦ Bonus Travel Feature — Integrated Trolley Sleeve:
Slides effortlessly over standard suitcase handles on business travel days, keeping your hands free and weight off your shoulders through terminal sprints.
Jolene Medium vs. Jolene Large: Which Fits Your Routine?
The answer is straightforward.
Choose Jolene Medium if:
✦ Your laptop is 13 or 14 inches — MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Air 13, Dell XPS 13, or similar
✦ You want the lightest possible bag — that still carries everything you need
✦ You prefer a more compact silhouette — for daily commuting
Choose Jolene Large if:
✦ Your laptop is 15 or 16 inches — MacBook Pro 16, Dell XPS 15, or similar
✦ You regularly carry additional documents — folders, or larger items
✦ You travel frequently — and want the maximum carrying capacity
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Jolene Medium |
Jolene Large |
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Laptop |
Up to 14" |
Up to 16" |
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Weight |
950g |
~1.1kg |
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Dimensions |
34 × 25.5 × 16cm |
38.5 × 27.5 × 16.5cm |
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Compartments |
8 |
8 |
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Best for |
14" laptop · lighter carry |
16" laptop · max capacity |
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Price |
€229 |
€239 |
Both bags share the same eight-compartment interior organisation, the same vegan microfiber leather, and the same design philosophy. The difference is proportion.
The material: what vegan microfiber leather actually means
All Victoria Hyde London bags are made from high-quality vegan microfiber leather — a premium synthetic material engineered to perform better than many genuine leather alternatives:
Water-Repellent.
The microfiber surface repels rain and splashes without staining or damage. For a bag that commutes through European winters, this is not a luxury — it is a requirement.
Scratch-Resistant.
The material maintains its appearance through high-frequency daily use. A bag that looks worn after six months is not a work bag — it is a temporary accessory.
Lightweight.
Vegan microfiber is significantly lighter than genuine leather of equivalent quality, which is one reason Jolene Medium achieves 950g while still carrying a full 14 inch laptop and everything else a workday requires.
Sustainable.
Our vegan microfiber is made from recycled materials. Each Victoria Hyde London bag uses the equivalent of approximately ten recycled plastic bottles. The bag you carry daily can be part of a smaller footprint — without compromising on quality or appearance.
The material is 100% animal-free. No leather. No fur. No animal-derived components of any kind.
Laptops that fit in Jolene Medium
The compartment is designed for laptops up to 14 inches in screen size.
l MacBook Pro 14" (2021–Present)
l MacBook Air 13" (M1, M2, M3)
l Dell XPS 13
l Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
l Microsoft Surface Pro / Laptop 13.8"
l HP Spectre x360 13"
(Unsure about your device fit? Email us at info@victoria-hyde.com and our team will verify before you order.)
Available colours
Black
The classic work bag colour. Professional in every setting, from client meetings to business travel. Works with any outfit, any season.
Brown
A warmer, more textured alternative to black. Particularly strong in autumn and winter. The brown tone has a richness that reads as premium without being formal.
Beige
A lighter neutral that works exceptionally well in spring and summer. Clean and understated, with a soft elegance that pairs naturally with professional wardrobe staples.
The Jolene line: a product family built to grow
Jolene Medium is more than just a new size. It marks the foundation of a dedicated product family—a line of work bags sharing the same architectural DNA, the same intuitive interior organisation, and the same uncompromising quality, while offering women a deliberate choice of proportion.
Jolene Medium for 14-inch devices. Jolene Large for 16-inch workstations.
As modern work continues to evolve, we will expand the Jolene line with new colourways, finishes, and configurations. Our vision is for Jolene to be the definitive New Work Bag that supports you throughout your career—adapting as your routine changes, yet never asking you to compromise or rethink what already works.
