Beat Up Leather Cross Body Bags

Erika — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:04 +0000

I know that the added process of distressing leather can hike up the price tag on a bag, but is it really worth this much?

This is the leather cross body bag in question:

Free People Leather Mail Bag

The price for this piece? Two dollars short of $1,000.00.

Don’t get me wrong, I actually really love the look of worn leather be it on rustic furniture, boots, journals, jackets and yes, on handbags. I can’t get enough of the warm, cozy and comforting vibe that worn leather gives. But as for this Free People Leather Mail Bag, I understand why some people would wonder why anyone would buy anything that looks used, especially if they pay nearly a thousand dollars for it.

The one person who bought this bag and wrote a review for it has this to say:

“Super cute, but definitely not worth the money. very soft, but not very strong. Wears great, but should have been half the price.”‘ - natti9 from Cincinnati, OH

Half the price? I completely agree. In fact, it could even be less. Check out these quality distressed, pre-worn and pre-weathered leather cross body bags from Novica:

Novica World Traveler Leather Travel Bag

Novica Crazy Coffee Leather Backpack Messenger Bag

Novica Leather Adventure Spirit Messenger Bag

Simple yet very elegant and very beautiful bags. The price tags on these? $304.49 for the Novica World Traveler Leather Travel Bag, $249.36 for the Novica Crazy Coffee Leather Backpack Messenger Bag and $288.74 for the Novica Leather Adventure Spirit Messenger Bag.

Aside from the fair prices for such fine craftsmanship, you will also be happy to know that Novica, in partnership with National Geographic, is a global team with a socio-economic mission and vision. They seek out artists and artisans from all over to list their unique products on the Novica website and other online stores in order to create a revolutionary system wherein these people can showcase their fine works and talent to a global audience. No one is charged any fees. The creators are free to set their own prices. It’s fair trade on a global scale and you truly know what you’re buying and who you’re buying from.

Find out more about Novica, meet their artists and artisans, and shop their boutique at Novica.com.

Silver Lake Leather Flap Cross Body – Your Roomy Travel Buddy

Melissa — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:53:18 +0000

Subtle yet very pretty, the Silver Lake Leather Flap cross body bag from The Sak makes a fashionable alternative to the standard briefcase. Perfect for the ever-busy city girls or moms that need to keep their hands free, the bag features two external pockets and an easy-to-open flap for that instant accessibility inside its roomy compartment. Aside from these, there’s also a back wall zip pocket to house your valuable personal items like your cellphone and car keys among others.

Silver Lake Leather Flap Cross Body

The leather used in this bag is supple enough to give you a good feel, and won’t fail you when it comes to authenticity because as we know, online shopping for genuine leather goods could be a grueling task. Pair it with some leather protectant and it will stay with you longer than you ever imagined. The adjustable, cross body strap drops 22 1/2″ in length, making it a convertible shoulder bag or cross body bag, as well as being long enough to wear around a puffy winter coat.

Available at Zappos

Its flap allows for instant access to your personal items, from the regularly accessed keys to cell phones, while being secured enough to prevent opening on its own. The main storage is spacious enough to store a professional hairdryer, laptop, a Franklin binder, and more. Not to worry about your organized items carried because a platform bottom with feet provides support and protection every time you set the bag down. To finish it up, a smart and wonderful feature is the zipper flap, which extends all the way to the bag’s height that’s ideal for keeping personal items secured.

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Beat Up Leather Cross Body Bags

Silver Lake Leather Flap Cross Body – Your Roomy Travel Buddy