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Bought the structured tote in the caramel/blush color. I'll give you guys my thoughts on it once I receive it. I really wanted to get it monogramed, but since I'm new to Cuyana, I wanted to be able to return it if it didn't work out for me.
Hello all!
I recently discovered Cuyana and love the simple style and philosophy - fewer, better!
I have been eyeing the Le Sud Leather Satchel for my daily commute to work. I don't carry too much but with the snow, I will need to carry a pair of shoes, a couple books, water bottle, wallet, phone and some days a laptop. I would also like to know how the leather holds up in snow?
I would appreciate any thoughts and feedback on this bag!!!
TIA
xoxo
I recently discovered Cuyana and love the simple style and philosophy - fewer, better!
I have been eyeing the Le Sud Leather Satchel for my daily commute to work. I don't carry too much but with the snow, I will need to carry a pair of shoes, a couple books, water bottle, wallet, phone and some days a laptop. I would also like to know how the leather holds up in snow?
I would appreciate any thoughts and feedback on this bag!!!
TIA
xoxo
Hi I love their style as well! I don't specifically own the Le Sud Leather Satchel however I do own two of their bags, the classic leather tote and the shoulder bag (its a past season bag thats sort of square shaped with a turn clasp - kind of resembles the Everlane Petra crossbody bag). The leather for the leather tote is very soft and with use it became softer so it sort of slouches more than when I first bought it but keep in mind the style of the bag was meant to be slouchy therefore the leather has always been soft. The Shoulder bag on the other hand was more structured and the leather was soft as well but it held its shape very well when I first bought it. Even with continuous use it still remains structured although the leather is more soft than before and the base of the bag is slightly sagging, not enough to be a problem but it definitely isnt flat anymore. For my bags I use it very often (for about 4 years now) and tend to carry a lot of stuff so my bags get heavy which may be a main factor as to why the bags are softer and the base sags a bit. I would say you should have no problem with using the bag in the snow, I used mine all year long in all four seasons and have not had a problem. Im also not gentle with the tote bag, so I tend to throw it everywhere and there has no scrapes or cuts (its also pebbled leather so that might be why there are no scratches visible). Its still in great condition for someone who does not baby their bag at all. I own their card case as well and all the leather of the three items I personally feel is very nice and great quality. As for the Le Sud Satchel I would say you wouldn't have a problem with it holding up in the snow. Of course the bag would eventually soften up and the shape might change a bit, but I don't think that would be an issue since my Shoulder bag, which is meant to hold its shape, has held up its shape for years now aside from the slight sagging of the base, but thats any bag with regular use. Hope this helps! Sorry I couldn't answer you specifically based on that bag, but this forum doesn't get much traffic so I thought I'd give you some input from my own experience.
Thank you so much! This helps a lot! What colors do you have? I am debating black versus the lighter color - stone.
Cuyana leather has been pretty durable for me-I have a tote and like how lightweight it is! Also totally love their philosophy of fewer, better.
I've never seen Cuyana run any promotions on bags, which probably helps keep their value. They do offer free FedEx shipping within the US. I've seen authentic bags for resale on Poshmark and Ebay, but you're always taking a risk with wear/tear and people not having the original dustbag. Cuyana does Instagram giveaways around the holidays to give away free bags.
Ladies, so bummed. Just received the classic leather zip tote in black and the smell inside the bag is much more chemical than a buttery leather smell. I have the (now discontinued) classic tall tote in tan from 2015 that's help up very well and didn't have the chemical smell when I purchased it. I suspect customer service will tell me the smell is normal and that I should just try airing it out. Anyone else having this issue with a recent Cuyana purchase?
Just bought my 1st Cuyana and I'm very impressed! I saw on instagram that they started selling organizer inserts for the tote bags and I knew this would be the perfect tote for travel or everyday. The insert has a pocket for a laptop/ipad, water bottle, phone pocket and a larger slip pocket. My tote is the Classic Structured in Cognac/Blush and the insert is Blush.
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Does anyone own their work satchel? Considering Cuyana's or putting the money towards a different bag...
As a gift I got the Classic monogrammed in the grey color. Its very smooshy which I love and the quality of the leather is amazing. Mine has no chemical smell others have reported, only a faint lovely leather smell. I got the smaller monogram font – the smaller size is very nice and understated, much prefer that to the larger three letter monogram. I also got the organizer in blush – same as the poster above. I have been using this bag nonstop since I received it, depending on the day I may need to bring more books etc. so I have been alternating with or without the organizer. With the organizer it is of course more structured, but when I have fewer items I really like the floppy style as well. Cannot speak more highly of this bag. If you are going to get the Classic style instead of Structured I would recommend also buying the organizer so you have more options of structured vs floppy.
If anyone would like me to post pictures please let me know I'd be happy to do so.
If anyone would like me to post pictures please let me know I'd be happy to do so.