I am despreately seeking a crossbody/messenger style black leather bag. I'd love the leather to be nice and soft, not stiff or patent, with a rounder shape rather than too square. Also, no white stitching or studs. Here is sort of what I am thinking, although none of them hit the mark exactly. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Oh, and less than $300 would be ideal.
Like the shape...color is not the black I want.
Would be perfect if strap was not chain and it was not $700.
Like everything but the studs.
Hmm. A little too square, would prefer brushed or silver hardware, not gold.
I actually like the last one the best. I remember seeing one at Macy's that was very similar.
Looking back at your post though, I realized that it has white stitching. It's only $98, and from what I remember the leather was pretty nice and soft.
Wow they do look a lot alike! I read that Heidi's was by Roots Canada. Thanks so much for posting that one, but yeah, I am just not a fan of white stitching. Just opened up my Anthro catalog and saw this which says it has a detatchable crossbody strap. And it's blue....but maybe that would be a more fun neutral than black? Hmmm.
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. BTW, this would be my everyday bag. I have a cheapie from Target that is messenger style and I have become so addicted to having my hands free. Therefore, I'd like to upgrade and get a good leather one.
Oh...the UO one is great! I love the Tanos too...the leather looks a little stiff...I wonder how it would break in. There is a boutique here that sells that brand (I guess you can't order online?) but I looked at their website and loved all the bags! Aaaah!