Finally got the time to make a review of my Kaai Pyramid bag in cognac!
About my previous bags
My previous workbag was just a canvas, branded with my husband's optician shop logo. Very NOT safe at all to carry my Macbook pro AND you have to combine it with a handbag and then also a bag to carry your lunch... But it was light and it was what I had laying around, you know how it goes. Before that, I had a messenger bag from Longchamp which is actually a men's bag: Le Foulonné. I stopped wearing it because it was not practical and also very manly. I also have a Louis Vuitton Neverfull somewhere but it has no inner pockets whatsoever so really not practical.
A colleague of mine told me
about the brand Kaai which is an Antwerp (Belgium) based brand. It's relatively new (almost 5 years old) and it was founded by two women. They had to travel a lot for work and did not find a good travel/work bag.
About the bag
I considered two models:
the midi pyramid and the pyramid, the last one is the biggest. Taking into account that I'm a bit of a gadget freak and that I would be buying a new laptop in the near future, I opted for the biggest model which fits a 15,6" laptop. I've bought it in November 2022. I bought it in the Antwerp store, as I'm from Belgium but you can easily buy it on their own
online store as well.
I've been using it nonstop now and I really love it! Here are some pictures of what I put inside (A LOT!) and the inner pockets which are very handy. Also, when it rains, the water just runs off the bag. You don't have to apply any crèmes or anything to the bag because it has a special coating. It also stays upright when you put it down. Might sound stupid but I really like that. I've had many compliments from colleagues and even from strangers, asking me about the brand. The only downturn might be the weight, although it doesn't bother me at all. You cannot have a sturdy handbag without it being heavy in my opinion.
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Pro's and Cons
+ Lovely durable design
+ Rainproof
+ Stays upright when you put it down
+ Many inner pockets that help you stay organised
+ Laptop is really well protected
- Rather heavy
- There is no vegan option (Yet?) but doesn't bother me
Below you can find some pictures of the inside, what I put in the bag just to give you an idea and a picture where I'm wearing it to give you an idea of the size.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
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