I've been in the market for a small crossbody for awhile now, and finally decided to take the plunge with the Jovi in Grey! I was a little uncertain, but once again, Treesje manages to impress.
My other Treesjes all have glazing to some degree (Electric Blue, Black Shine, Ocean), so this is my first Treesje with completely unglazed leather. The Grey is wonderfully buttery soft, and I love the tonal variations in the leather too. Treesje's hardware is also known for being substantial, yet the studs still managed to catch me by surprise with how they looked and felt. It makes the bag sometimes feel just a little bit heavy as a result for such a small crossbody/clutch (overall, it still is quite lightweight though!), but I love the weight and feel of the studs!
I also initially had some concern about the front-facing zippers and whether or not that would be pickpocket-friendly, but after playing with the bag a little, my fears have been somewhat allayed. You do usually need to open both zippers to easily access the bag, and the opening is somewhat small (~10" across; the whole clutch measures between 11" and 12" across). The studs weigh the flap down a little too, though of course I wouldn't recommend leaving both zippers open when you're carrying the bag. In terms of internal organisation, it's just the interior zipper pocket, no other pockets or key fob, but given the small size of the clutch, it's works out fine.
Now, despite the size, I think the clutch still fits a fair amount, enough to get one through the day (and into the night
). I tried just dumping in my wallet (Linea Pelle Dylan long zip wallet), handphone, and keys (in a Lauren Merkin zip pouch), and it fit in with zero problems, no bulges, and more than enough space for other small items too (e.g. tissues, lipgloss, card case). With a smaller wallet, it can definitely fit a camera or iPod too, I think. (A nano would fit in with no problems, in fact! I have an older video iPod, though, so that needs more space. ) I've included a preliminary pic of my wallet, phone and keys in the bag, so you can judge for yourself. Again, it's a loose, highly comfy fit for those items, and quite a bit more can go in there, I think.
Okay, now, on to the pics!
Close-ups of those fantastic studs:
That glorious leather!
My other Treesjes all have glazing to some degree (Electric Blue, Black Shine, Ocean), so this is my first Treesje with completely unglazed leather. The Grey is wonderfully buttery soft, and I love the tonal variations in the leather too. Treesje's hardware is also known for being substantial, yet the studs still managed to catch me by surprise with how they looked and felt. It makes the bag sometimes feel just a little bit heavy as a result for such a small crossbody/clutch (overall, it still is quite lightweight though!), but I love the weight and feel of the studs!
I also initially had some concern about the front-facing zippers and whether or not that would be pickpocket-friendly, but after playing with the bag a little, my fears have been somewhat allayed. You do usually need to open both zippers to easily access the bag, and the opening is somewhat small (~10" across; the whole clutch measures between 11" and 12" across). The studs weigh the flap down a little too, though of course I wouldn't recommend leaving both zippers open when you're carrying the bag. In terms of internal organisation, it's just the interior zipper pocket, no other pockets or key fob, but given the small size of the clutch, it's works out fine.
Now, despite the size, I think the clutch still fits a fair amount, enough to get one through the day (and into the night
). I tried just dumping in my wallet (Linea Pelle Dylan long zip wallet), handphone, and keys (in a Lauren Merkin zip pouch), and it fit in with zero problems, no bulges, and more than enough space for other small items too (e.g. tissues, lipgloss, card case). With a smaller wallet, it can definitely fit a camera or iPod too, I think. (A nano would fit in with no problems, in fact! I have an older video iPod, though, so that needs more space. ) I've included a preliminary pic of my wallet, phone and keys in the bag, so you can judge for yourself. Again, it's a loose, highly comfy fit for those items, and quite a bit more can go in there, I think.Okay, now, on to the pics!
Close-ups of those fantastic studs:
That glorious leather!
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) Definitely a cute little extra detail!
Love the grey color and gunmetal HW!!
