Thank you for sharing this. I had been looking at this bag as I find the design so unique. Glad to see it fits a lot. May I know if there is anything you dislike about it, well I guess not; as you would not get a second one but perhaps in terms of weight? Or getting into the bag? Thank you in advance for sharing.
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Like you, I have been eyeing on this bag for a while too. I am lucky to live near a Tod's outlet, and I took advantage of their promotion and pricing (50% to 70% off MSRP). I am also very particular with the leather and colors combo. The yellow one was in smooth leather, while the grey/purple one is in pebble leather. Both types of leather are durable, and the craftmanship / quality overall are very good (thick stitching, heavy-solid hardware). It's not heavy at all, and one good thing about the top handle is that it is long enough to be carried under the shoulder (maybe a bit snagged if you wear a jacket etc).
One of the initial hesitation I had was the opening - it requires both hands (one hand holding the bag/top handle, and another hand pull the zipper. After owning the bag for a while, I figured the best / convenient way for me is to leave the side buttons open, which makes the bag more 'wavy' looking too..... Once I leave the side buttons open, I found it quite easy to zip/unzip the opening. However, I do make sure that I close (at least 1/3 zip up) the opening at all times, especially when I wear it cross-body, as the opening can be quite wide if it is entirely opened, so things might drop out easily.
All in all, I am very happy with this bag. I was told that this style is being discontinued, so the outlet is receiving them now.
Hope this is helpful
. Let me know if you have other questions
