Just a thought…here’s what can help getting over it to purchase nylon. Age. Neck arthritis, shoulder pain, back issues, etc. lightweight and ease of use is your friend. Most of my friends over 50 prefer lightweight (which could be leather in some cases of course). Particularly traveling or shopping, wearing a lightweight nylon can be a pleasure. The bags that I own which are heavier in weight, sit on shelf more often.
How do you justify choosing nylon over leather?
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Gorgeous bag! I've never seen it in nylon, only leather. I absolutely love it.
I don't have this prejudice against non-leather bags since I love my Stella McCartney Falabellas, Issey Miyake Bao Bao, Longchamp etc.. They withstand wear and tear better than leather. I also don't have to worry about the weather. Depending on how you are going to use the bag, non-leather might be a better more durable option.
It holds a decent amount of items. I can fit either a small or full-sized wallet in it, sunglasses in case, keys, a small cosmetic pouch, a mask, hand sanitizer, lip balm and cinch the bag easily. A mini sized water bottle could be added on top of all these items comfortably as well.
Just get a good nylon Prada bag and you’ll get over it right after. I’m using my Prada re edition nylon for like 3 years already, no sign of time, looks so good, no scratch, no stains, I absolutely love this bag. Prada nylon bag is not like any other nylon bag, their material are really something.
Now that I’ve had my backpack for a few months I can say it’s the only bag I don’t worry about in the rain, it is easy to keep clean, it holds a bunch of stuff and it’s the one backpack I don’t mind taking into a nice restaurant. Plus the attachment that came with it has been very useful.
Lighter, less delicate and more versatile 
Over the last years I've been carrying almost exclusively nylon Prada bags... leather Galleria just sits in its box 
Over the last years I've been carrying almost exclusively nylon Prada bags... leather Galleria just sits in its box I love the Prada nylon as it's light, and I don't have to afraid to bring it out to rain, easy to wash/clean, and light weight is the key!
Hello Prada nylon fans! I finally bought my messenger bag from Harrods a couple of days ago. I'm so pleased that this forum encouraged me to get over the non-leather concern - Thank you!! At long last, I have a CHIC bag that I can freely use everywhere, stuff my things in... without having to fuss over it or stress over the weather
I now have purchased 4 Prada nylon bags - 1 pre pandemic and now 3 post pandemic - and they really have been the bags I reach out the most - I love with my OCD that any tiny mark or stain I can easily remove or wipe off and looks brand new and I think they are such a better price point versus the leather for obvious reasons. They are work horses and easy to pack and travel with and quite low maintenance - can take quite a beating.
The best of both worlds, IMO! Picked this up today in Milan.