Help me find a bag like this in leather...
June 9, 2015 9:14 AM Subscribe
I carry an Adidas shoulder bag — it is the type that is longer than it is wide. I don't like a bag that is wider than it is long. My bag is perfect and meets my needs, except it's too casual for some things. I am looking for a new bag with these specifications...but months of looking — both online and off — have been fruitless.
- Why I love this bag:
- It's big enough to hold all my things;
- It has three zippered areas in the places I like (main body, secondary good sized area, small front pocket);
- It has a flat bottom;
- It holds it shape well — a bit rigid, not unstructured;
- It is not padded for laptop or tablet;
- it is about 12 inches tall and 11 inches long. The bottom is 4 1/4 — which is perfect!
- Too small ( 8.2 x 2.8 x 10.2) especially the bottom width and secondary pocket.
- A bit too small — but workable — but I really hate the brass hardware, buckle strap and contrasting stitching, and the brass logo "Tuscany Leather" on the front. For some reason, it just looks a bit cheesy to me.
Found this at Saddleback Leather... I have one of their bags and it's nigh indestructible, although a bit heavy because of the thickness of the leather. It has the metal hardware and a small logo, but I don't think it looks cheesy. Pricy, though.
On preview: Ha, what cubby said.
posted by Huck500 at 9:24 AM on June 9, 2015
On preview: Ha, what cubby said.
posted by Huck500 at 9:24 AM on June 9, 2015
You might like this bag from Etsy seller AlexMLynch; if it's close but not quite right, you could contact the seller and ask about a custom-made version.
posted by neushoorn at 9:27 AM on June 9, 2015
posted by neushoorn at 9:27 AM on June 9, 2015
Response by poster: These are great! But I really want something with zippered pockets.
posted by Lescha at 9:29 AM on June 9, 2015
posted by Lescha at 9:29 AM on June 9, 2015
Rowallen makes lovely leather bags - generally really exquisitely constructed. You might look at the Verona collection, of which at least a couple (the north-south messenger bag and the half-flap unisex bag) look like they might do. Can't tell you about stockists in Canada, though.
posted by Emperor SnooKloze at 9:35 AM on June 9, 2015
posted by Emperor SnooKloze at 9:35 AM on June 9, 2015
This one from Matt & Nat is vegan leather, and close to square, but looks classy, has minimal logo, and main pocket is zip.
posted by msbubbaclees at 9:37 AM on June 9, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by msbubbaclees at 9:37 AM on June 9, 2015 [2 favorites]
Fossil has several in their men's department that may work for you. (The long ones are mostly at the end of their list.)
posted by MexicanYenta at 9:54 AM on June 9, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by MexicanYenta at 9:54 AM on June 9, 2015 [1 favorite]
One keyword for your desired bag is "north south" as opposed to the "east west" bags. Fossil usually has a bunch that work.
Will Leather bags are gorgeous - the Otto crossbody has a zippered bottom that opens up quite wide and maintains the NS specification.
posted by barnone at 10:30 AM on June 9, 2015 [1 favorite]
Will Leather bags are gorgeous - the Otto crossbody has a zippered bottom that opens up quite wide and maintains the NS specification.
posted by barnone at 10:30 AM on June 9, 2015 [1 favorite]
Another helpful word is "vertical" . Here's one that seems to almost work: Fossil Estate NS City.
posted by barnone at 11:00 AM on June 9, 2015
posted by barnone at 11:00 AM on June 9, 2015
Why not message this seller on Etsy? They could build you one with front pocket and no logo, just have a look at their other designs to get an idea.
posted by Klaxon Aoooogah at 5:05 PM on June 9, 2015
posted by Klaxon Aoooogah at 5:05 PM on June 9, 2015
My honey makes custom leather pieces to order for less than you might expect. Give him a message on Etsy and see what y'all can work out.
posted by fiercecupcake at 7:06 AM on June 10, 2015
posted by fiercecupcake at 7:06 AM on June 10, 2015
Camel Galileo City Bag Brushed Genuine Leather Bag by 74streetbags - maybe they could make it in a different color!
posted by barnone at 9:01 AM on June 10, 2015
posted by barnone at 9:01 AM on June 10, 2015
TORRENTE: Vertical Messenger Bag - not quite thick enough but otherwise good dimensions
Large Cafe Bag - Every Day Carry Vertical Messenger Bag - TOM BIHN - not leather, but SUPER well made, extremely durable and very thoughtfully designed.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Top Zip Day Bag - the bottom has an extending gusset of some kind. It's still not quite as deep as your bag but it looks nice!
posted by barnone at 9:32 AM on June 10, 2015
Large Cafe Bag - Every Day Carry Vertical Messenger Bag - TOM BIHN - not leather, but SUPER well made, extremely durable and very thoughtfully designed.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Top Zip Day Bag - the bottom has an extending gusset of some kind. It's still not quite as deep as your bag but it looks nice!
posted by barnone at 9:32 AM on June 10, 2015
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posted by cubby at 9:22 AM on June 9, 2015 [1 favorite]