I saw both the small and large size today at Melrose Place. Its a redo of the old bucket bag. I don't like the drawstring closure.Thanks for all the feedback. The hardware and drawstring are what caught my attention. No idea why it's called a messenger on the BV site.
Overall I would consider this bag but never at the price point of the larger version. That's a jaw dropper. Ugh.
Wonder if it would ever go sale? I think the blue is really sharp.