I've had 2 different types of Chloe Paddington bag in the past and although I agree that the leather is very soft, creamy, and durable, and the hardware accents just adds to the beauty of it, I always find it too heavy by itself. The handles, when its on my shoulder, always tends to fall or slip off b/c the strap together is pretty fat (also, b/c my frame and shoulder is not as big). The size is kind of awkward as well to put any type of magazines or notebooks. BUT I am liking the Paratay ones. It got my attention the first time I saw it was seen on Katie Holmes (this was before the bag was in store). I would get that Chloe bag instead.