REVIEWS
I took this on a two-week trip through Italy and it never let me down. It was secure enough for crowded markets, and pretty enough for dinners in the evening. My passport was too big for it, but my phone and cards fit just right with some change to spare. The leather resisted the humidity and a surprise rain shower. I loved leaving the large bag at the hotel and walking freely through the old streets. The strap stayed comfortable through long days of sightseeing. I am so glad I packed it, and it has become my favorite everyday bag at home too.
I prefer objects that do their job without drawing attention, and this bag fits that description. It carries my phone and train pass, and it hangs close to my body in crowded stations. The proportions are pleasing and the leather has a subtle richness. Hardware is solid and the strap glides to the right length. I have used it on crowded commutes and in rain showers with no problems at all. It rewards close inspection, since every seam and edge is neatly done. This is a bag that I expect to keep for many years, and so far it has given me no reason to think otherwise.
I carried this through my entire wedding weekend, from the rehearsal dinner to the brunch the morning after. It held my phone and a touch-up lipstick while leaving my hands free to hug everyone who came to celebrate. The crescent shape looked polished in photographs and the strap never slipped off my shoulder, even during the dancing. I appreciated the soft lining, which kept my phone from getting scratched. Even after a long, chaotic few days, the bag looked fresh and unmarked. It feels special in the way handmade things do, and I will keep it long after the flowers have faded. My bridesmaids have all asked where to find one.
I bought this as a travel bag for a week in Lisbon and it did the job nicely. It stayed secure on narrow cobbled streets, and I never worried about pickpockets because it sat in front of me the whole time. The leather has a lovely hand-feel and the stitching is even all the way around the curve. My one nitpick is that the strap, even at the shortest setting, sits a touch lower than I prefer on my frame, so I would love a couple more holes to play with. Otherwise the construction feels sturdy and the shape is quietly handsome. I would still buy it again without hesitation and have recommended it to my brother.