Premium Genuine Leather Messenger Bag for Men & Women - 14 Inch Laptop Bag for Business, Travel, College & Work - Handcrafted by VALENCHI - Perfect for Office Commute, Business Trips & School Backpack Alternative

This is a really nice bag, and I'm going to keep it, but there are a few design issues you might consider. 1. The flap really limits the bag's capacity because it's designed as if it closes with nothing in the bag. If you put a laptop, thin notebook, and a charging cable in the front pockets, you'll have to stretch the flap and pull kind of hard to get the magnetic catches to line up. They should have made the flap about 1 inch longer so that it can close without any struggle. 2. The strap for the laptop compartment is sewn only to the fabric liner and not the leather so it will likely tear over time. 3. There is inadequate padding for a laptop. You'll find that most laptop bags provide padding for the sides but not for the bottom which is the cause for many laptop repairs when bags are dropped or not set down carefully. This has no padding on the bottom and minimal padding on one side. 4. This is not a flaw but I will mention it as a purchase consideration. There is no handle, only the shoulder strap. Personally, I think it looks better without a visible handle. If I want to carry it with one hand, I'll just clutch the straps together in my palm. It looks better without a handle but if you really must have a handle then you might consider this. I actually bought 2 of these bags: the Cognac Vintage and Black Floater. I initially bought a black one but it got lost in transit, and since it was the last one, I bought the Cognac colored one. This was fine because I had a hard time deciding which to get. However, I saw another black floater pop up a couple of weeks later and decided to get it. Therefore, what I can tell you is that both bags have consistently good quality craftsmanship and leather. The fabric liner seems to be a nice quality. The strap is well done. The stitching is clean and sturdy. It's a real attractive, masculine style bag. I'm naturally an alpha male so I don't like a bad or case that looks feminine. The black one looks professional and sleek while the cognac one looks professional yet kind of rugged. I hope the seller will be willing to fix one thing, so I plan to contact them to request one made with a slightly longer flap or adjustable latch. The bag itself has the width to carry a laptop, couple of books, magazine, and some items in the front pocket but it's the flap that actually prevents it from holding its capacity. The good thing about leather is that you can stretch it a little bit. However, it must be treated with leather conditioner and molded evenly or it will end up looking lumpy. Still, that has only slightly increased the capacity, but it's kind of a struggle to line up the magnetic catches. In any case, there are some relatively good quality messenger bags for a similar price. Some look very similar but this one has just the right look, proportion, and quality so it's a good value at this price point. You have to look at the details though as some much more expensive bags have plastic zippers and use very thin leather over canvas which is overpriced low-quality. This bag is not like that and does not skimp on the leather. Overall, this is a very good purchase.I’ve only had the bag a few days. It seems very well made. The leather is nice and soft, not too thin. I was looking for a smaller briefcase for my MacBook Air 13” and a few office incidentals. This is perfect. Not at all bulky. It’s rugged, not feminine looking, but stylish. The big main flap keeps it looking slim and neat. One review mentioned that there’s no extra padding in the bottom. The first time I set in on the floor I heard an uncomfortable “clunk”. I added a spare piece of foam to fix that. I don’t want to deduct a full star for something so minor. In the past, I’ve paid 3x as much for a briefcase of this quality. This one is well made and very well priced.Bought for nieces HS grad party as she ventures to college. Perfect for books, computer, and accessories. Beautiful leather and easy closure. She loves it!Looks nice and fits a 16" windows gaming laptop. The leather buffs to a nice color, but the bottom could use more padding. Be careful when setting it down.Excellent lap top bag. It expands over time. I would have preferred a more sturdy closure instead of the magnetic closure. Also wish the bag held more files. Overall great bag and value.The bag is exactly as appears in photos here. It's nice, seems well made, & is attractive. I believe it's labeled "man's bag", but as a female, I can say that women will also like it. NOTE: ●The bag is made of thick, heavy duty leather, & is hefty by itself. If you add a 10" Kindle & several other things, be prepared to carry a heavy bag!I cannot say if this bag will truly stand the test of time, I haven't had it long enough. But I did go through & looked at how the bag was made, & checked seams, rivets, & straps. Everything appeared to be top quality, & if it lasts as long as its construction hints it will, you'll have it for a good long while!I received the bag on time. Looks and feels nice, l liked it in general, however there was a visible white stain on the front. I contacted the seller who made it sound like nothing serious, recommended to run it with oil and it will go away. I did follow the instructions but nothing changed.I contacted the seller again but NO reply.I returned the bag and found another seller with the same design and quality.That is why I don’t recommend wasting time with this bag.It seems real leather, very durable considering I pack it to the gills everyday. No issues whatsoever with it.