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Same!!They are darling little bags, I'm tempted too but I truly don't have a need for one…
I'm glad I saw it though; it was a good reminder that there are lovely bags from all kinds of sources and price ranges 
I took some pics of my VereVerto Macta convertible backpack today and thought I would share my thoughts (I also just posted my Cuyana mini saddle photos here).
Like my Cuyana purchase, this purchase was prompted by a very specific need: work conferences. I needed to be able to carry my 13” work laptop + my Cuyana purse (to comply with flight rules of 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item), still look “professional”, fit under a seat on a plane, and not kill my shoulders. I decided I wanted a convertible backpack/tote and looked at a lot of options.
I very nearly got the Senreve Maestra, but it is way too huge (I’m just shy of 5’4”) and is too boxy for my needs. If that bag was only 3-4” in depth, I’m pretty sure I would’ve considered it more seriously (even though it’s much wider as well). The smaller two sizes were too small to fit my work laptop.
In the end, I kept coming back to this one from VereVerto (which I found on Garmentory) because of the clean lines, small size (just barely fits my laptop) and minimal hardware / dangly bits. The only review I could find on this brand was some random Chinese YouTuber (about 8min30 second into the video). Her review was useful, and luckily I can understand just enough Chinese that she really liked the bag (and thought it looked even nicer worn in).
I really like the simple top handle, and that you have the option of undoing the snaps and pulling out to get a trapeze kind of shape as well (this gave me enough extra room to stuff an airport sandwich into it before my flight home!):
To convert to tote form, you just unhook the backpack straps from the bottom and hook onto the opposite strap D ring.
I will admit that there seems to be a knack to how you do it, so that the straps aren’t twisted funny and will lay flat on your shoulder. Here’s how it looks at the connection points.
I’m overall very happy with the purchase. My only gripe is that it is unlined (one of my fabric pouches I used to store various cables has some colour transfer on it after a week’s use). I would have also preferred if there was a zip pocket on the backside to tuck a passport or phone into, some interior slip pockets for business cards (there is one shallow zippered pouch but it has a weirdish stiff lining), and maybe a zip closure at they top under the flap to keep things extra secure (but I recognize that would add weight and change the look).
Also, quite happy that there are feet on this, as it definitely sat on the ground during very enthralling sessions.
So not perfect by any means, but for <$500 with two ways to wear, and had a design that appealed to me, I’m quite happy!
Like my Cuyana purchase, this purchase was prompted by a very specific need: work conferences. I needed to be able to carry my 13” work laptop + my Cuyana purse (to comply with flight rules of 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item), still look “professional”, fit under a seat on a plane, and not kill my shoulders. I decided I wanted a convertible backpack/tote and looked at a lot of options.
I very nearly got the Senreve Maestra, but it is way too huge (I’m just shy of 5’4”) and is too boxy for my needs. If that bag was only 3-4” in depth, I’m pretty sure I would’ve considered it more seriously (even though it’s much wider as well). The smaller two sizes were too small to fit my work laptop.
In the end, I kept coming back to this one from VereVerto (which I found on Garmentory) because of the clean lines, small size (just barely fits my laptop) and minimal hardware / dangly bits. The only review I could find on this brand was some random Chinese YouTuber (about 8min30 second into the video). Her review was useful, and luckily I can understand just enough Chinese that she really liked the bag (and thought it looked even nicer worn in).
I really like the simple top handle, and that you have the option of undoing the snaps and pulling out to get a trapeze kind of shape as well (this gave me enough extra room to stuff an airport sandwich into it before my flight home!):
To convert to tote form, you just unhook the backpack straps from the bottom and hook onto the opposite strap D ring.
I will admit that there seems to be a knack to how you do it, so that the straps aren’t twisted funny and will lay flat on your shoulder. Here’s how it looks at the connection points.
I’m overall very happy with the purchase. My only gripe is that it is unlined (one of my fabric pouches I used to store various cables has some colour transfer on it after a week’s use). I would have also preferred if there was a zip pocket on the backside to tuck a passport or phone into, some interior slip pockets for business cards (there is one shallow zippered pouch but it has a weirdish stiff lining), and maybe a zip closure at they top under the flap to keep things extra secure (but I recognize that would add weight and change the look).
Also, quite happy that there are feet on this, as it definitely sat on the ground during very enthralling sessions.
So not perfect by any means, but for <$500 with two ways to wear, and had a design that appealed to me, I’m quite happy!
Thank you for such an in-depth review!! I've been interested in VereVerto for a while because of their veg tanned leather, which is my favorite kind. That's a really great (and great- looking) work bag and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it!
It's back in stock
: https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/collections/bags/products/the-windsor-navyYou made me interested in their mini camera bag. It doesn't help I've very bad addiction to tan bags. Those beautiful brown hues
Have you taken a look at preloved Ferragamos? Quality is excellent and their resale value is terrible.
i jumped the gun and bought the kutchra and garbage in white earlier this week..
knowing that i can return them in case anything... I tend to always purchase most of the things i want to see and return them in not fit (bad habit... but necessary with limited access to brands that doesn't have a big physical presence
) the bags arrived today, and they look much better in person then the website. i am instantly in love with the kutchra, it's so elegant and classy looking. the garbage is more sculptural and definitely for a special occasion or when you are feeling extra. Both of the leathers are sturdy and have a good weight to it, definitely feels more luxury, in love with the leather of Kutchra, the garbage's leather is a little too stiff for my taste. The garbages opening is unexpected, I was thinking it will be opened from the top, but instead the opening is only with a zipper, still need to test it out to see if it's convenient. The zipper looks and feels like a ziplock bag which is kind of cool as I haven't seen anything like it.
Time to test these new bags out
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There’s some good brands from Thailand.
https://www.sacstreetsocial.com/
A Pale Petal
And Australian brand ‘The Daily Edited’
Made in Italy Pratesi and Roberta Pieri
https://www.sacstreetsocial.com/
A Pale Petal
And Australian brand ‘The Daily Edited’
Made in Italy Pratesi and Roberta Pieri
i jumped the gun and bought the kutchra and garbage in white earlier this week..
the bags arrived today, and they look much better in person then the website. i am instantly in love with the kutchra, it's so elegant and classy looking. the garbage is more sculptural and definitely for a special occasion or when you are feeling extra. Both of the leathers are sturdy and have a good weight to it, definitely feels more luxury, in love with the leather of Kutchra, the garbage's leather is a little too stiff for my taste. The garbages opening is unexpected, I was thinking it will be opened from the top, but instead the opening is only with a zipper, still need to test it out to see if it's convenient. The zipper looks and feels like a ziplock bag which is kind of cool as I haven't seen anything like it.
Time to test these new bags out
These are so unusual, and love the sculptural quality of both, the kutchra is very elegant too. Thanks for the first impressions, looking forward to your user review
Really like the look of the first one; thanks for sharing! How does the leather feel? Is it soft or rigid? Smooth, supple, stiff? Any idea what kind of leather it is? Sorry for all the questions!i jumped the gun and bought the kutchra and garbage in white earlier this week..
the bags arrived today, and they look much better in person then the website. i am instantly in love with the kutchra, it's so elegant and classy looking. the garbage is more sculptural and definitely for a special occasion or when you are feeling extra. Both of the leathers are sturdy and have a good weight to it, definitely feels more luxury, in love with the leather of Kutchra, the garbage's leather is a little too stiff for my taste. The garbages opening is unexpected, I was thinking it will be opened from the top, but instead the opening is only with a zipper, still need to test it out to see if it's convenient. The zipper looks and feels like a ziplock bag which is kind of cool as I haven't seen anything like it.
Time to test these new bags out
Congratulations to you and thanks so much for the review. I like that you buy for need.
The fact that you like the bag better worn-in is a great indication of emotional investment for the longterm
It's back in stock
You made me interested in their mini camera bag. It doesn't help I've very bad addiction to tan bags. Those beautiful brown hues
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That's tPF for you,
. Camera styles are always useful. I've been so busy I haven't had a chance for a proper catch-up. If you decide to go for it please keep us updated, I am still thinking about one of their bags too. It always takes me a while (and I just bought some jewellery) but navy suede is calling to me ha ha.
Have we mentioned R.S.V.P.?
@allywchu1 alerted me to them . They're French and mostly do box bag styles that can be clutches or shoulder bags made in Franche-Comté (Eastern France) or Andalusia, Spain. I haven't see any IRL but a fantastic alternative to the designer box bags around now .
Total from me.
https://rsvp-paris.com/collections/bags
This is the Maxi Box in navy
@allywchu1 alerted me to them
. They're French and mostly do box bag styles that can be clutches or shoulder bags made in Franche-Comté (Eastern France) or Andalusia, Spain. I haven't see any IRL but a fantastic alternative to the designer box bags around now .Total
from me.https://rsvp-paris.com/collections/bags
This is the Maxi Box in navy
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Have we mentioned R.S.V.P.?
@allywchu1 alerted me to them
Total
https://rsvp-paris.com/collections/bags
This is the Maxi Box in navy
I really like this! But I don’t see the Maxi Box on the website right now. I was looking at the Box Clutch but it’s really too small for me. The Maxi might be perfect.
Does anyone have a bag from Haerfest? They were named in a PurseBlog article. I really like the look of the Agnes satchel. I love when small bags have an outside pocket for your phone.
https://haerfest.com/shop/agnes-satchel-cross-body-8/
https://haerfest.com/shop/agnes-satchel-cross-body-8/