Short answer
Replica Loewe bags copy the factory dimension templates of the originals, so listed sizes land within about 0.5 to 1 cm of the official specs. The Puzzle draws the most questions: the small Puzzle measures about 24 cm wide, 16.5 cm tall and 12 cm deep, while the standard Puzzle runs about 29 by 19 by 14 cm. If a listing quotes numbers 2 cm or more off the official figure, that is a different size, not a rounding difference.
Before you measure
- A soft tape measure and a flat surface
- The official spec sheet for that exact model and size name
- A note of which points you measured, so you compare like with like
Size chart by model
Figures below are the dimensions commonly cited for each size. Replica production varies by batch, so use these as the target, not a guarantee.
Puzzle
- Mini Puzzle: 18 x 12.5 x 8 cm
- Small Puzzle: 24 x 16.5 x 12 cm
- Puzzle: 29 x 19 x 14 cm
- Large Puzzle: 36 x 23 x 17 cm
Hammock
- Mini Hammock: 20 x 19.5 x 12.5 cm
- Small Hammock: 25.5 x 23 x 14 cm
- Hammock: 29 x 26 x 16 cm
Gate
- Mini Gate: 18 x 13 x 9 cm
- Small Gate: 22 x 17 x 11.5 cm
- Gate: 27.5 x 20 x 13 cm
Flamenco and Basket
- Mini Flamenco: 20 x 16 x 6.5 cm
- Flamenco Clutch: 30 x 20 x 7 cm
- Small Basket: 20 x 14 x 12 cm
- Medium Basket: 26 x 18 x 14 cm
How to measure a replica Loewe bag
- Lay the bag flat on a table and close the flap or zip so the body sits at rest.
- Measure the width across the base seam from edge to edge, not across the widest bulge.
- Measure the height at the center of the body from the base seam to the top edge.
- Measure the depth at the base gusset, front to back, with the bag still flat.
- Measure the strap drop from the top of the strap to the highest point of the bag body.
- Write the four numbers down and compare them to the official spec for that size name.
Where replica dimensions drift
Most variance sits in depth and strap drop. A replica cut from a slightly thicker leather panel can gain 0.5 cm in depth, and a strap riveted lower adds a centimeter of drop. Height at the center is usually the most faithful figure, since it follows the front panel pattern. Width is the number to check hardest on the Puzzle, because the gusset folds change the silhouette and a too-wide body reads as the next size up.
What the numbers do not tell you
- Hardware scale: the Puzzle zip pull and the Gate pin should match the body size, not sit oversized on a mini.
- Strap width: mini sizes carry a narrower strap than the medium and large.
- Weight: a full-size Puzzle in classic calfskin sits near 700 g, and a much lighter bag means thinner leather.
- Interior label position: it should sit on the same panel and at the same height as the original.
One note on sourcing: replica bags are counterfeit goods, not Loewe products, and selling them is illegal in the US. Measure against the official spec sheet on loewe.com before you trust any listing.