Roey, hope you don't mind my chiming in, but I have been thinking about this one as well, since I have had no luck in finding the luxe bowler in black deerskin. I had the luxe tote in black from the previous season, and the only reason I sold it was because the strap was really short. I'm really petite, and the rim of the bag came all the way up to my armpit when i carried it on my shoulder. I'm wondering if the patent tote has longer strap? Thanks!