REVIEWS
My daughter is in grad school and essentially lives out of her tote bag, with everything just floating in it. I bought her the Laverne because she was always complaining about not being able to find anything when she needed it. She texted me a photo of her newly organized bag within a day of receiving it and called it "actually life-changing." I take that with some salt, but the fact that she mentioned it again unprompted a month later tells me she genuinely likes it. The leather quality was better than I expected at the price, and the zipper has been smooth throughout.
The Larry is a well-made leather keychain and the quality is evident from the first touch. The leather is genuine and has a nice richness to it, the overall construction feels solid and considered. My one small note is that the key ring is a bit small -- I carry several keys and it was a snug fit getting them all on. Works fine once everything is loaded, just takes a little patience. The charm function is great and the leather ages in a really appealing way. As a gift it went over very well with my wife, who immediately clipped it to her bag.
The Larry has become my go-to when I need a gift that's small but feels genuinely considered and real rather than filler. I've given it to four different people -- a mentor retiring from a long career, two close friends for birthdays, and my sister just because -- and every time the response has been warm and genuinely surprised at the quality. The leather is rich and substantial, the hardware is solid and well-finished, and behno New York's packaging makes it feel like a proper gift without needing anything extra from me. The clip works reliably and the stitching is clean throughout. I keep one on my own keys as well. Simple, quality, exactly right for what it is and what it needs to be.
My girlfriend's sunglasses were constantly getting scratched in her purse because she never had a proper case for them -- just tossed them in. I bought her the Sian for her birthday and she uses it every single day without exception. The leather quality is obvious even to me -- I know very little about leather goods but this clearly feels better and more substantial than what's typically at this price. The snap is secure and hasn't loosened over months of daily use. The case is slim and fits easily in most bags without claiming too much space. She mentioned the edge finishing and stitching specifically, which I hadn't even thought to look at. I'm now strongly considering getting myself one for my own sunglasses.