Searching for a small black crossbody bag!

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Hebsu

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Apr 16, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have been tasked by my dad to purchase a handbag for my mom for Christmas and I have been given the specs on the bag. This style of bag is not really my cup of tea so I'm at a bit of a loss here and I was hoping that you guys could help me out in figuring out my options :graucho:

The bag we are looking for needs to fill the following requirements:
- color: black
- material: leather
- style: crossbody (preferably with an adjustable strap), the strap must be in part leather and in part metal rings - that probably makes no sense, but I mean the current trend like the strap in the Rebecca Minkoff Mini Love Crossbody bag if that makes more sense
- size: smallish but should be able to fit all essentials (regular size wallet, phone, keys, etc.)
- price: 200 euroish

So far I've come up with:

- Rebecca Minkoff Mini Love Crossbody: sizewise it's probably too small and I think my mom would find it a bit too "young" for her

- DKNY Tribeca Items Soft Crossbody / Bryant Park Saffiano in the same style: personally I dislike the look of the bag and wouldn't want to purchase because of that. Also not a fan of the two straps and the saffiano leather.

- DKNY Gansevoort Quilted Nappa Flap Crossbody: my dad thinks mom wouldn't like the quilted leather.

- Longchamp Honore 404: my personal favourite so far but it's slightly too expensive. Loved the smooth leather in this one and the style is very classic. If the bag was for me, I would go with this one.

http://share-eu.longchamp.com/sites/share/files/catalog/15H/2060831001/0/700/product_medium/longchamp_crossbody_bag_honore_404_2060831001_0.png

- Furla Luna: the strap doesn't look very nice and I have no idea whether it's adjustable or not as I haven't seen the bag in person. Also not a fan of the saffiano-type leather Furla uses.

Help :panic:
 
DKNY also does saffiano (Bryant Park line) and pebbled leather.
Here's a BP that would suit the description: https://www.zalando.fi/dkny-bryant-park-olkalaukku-dk151h05a-q11.html

Guess has stepped up in the late years and created bags of gorgeous leather and classic look: https://www.zalando.fi/guess-scarlett-olkalaukku-black-gu151h0cj-q11.html

And - surprise, surprise - Kipling of all brands has gone leather as well; https://www.zalando.fi/kipling-olkalaukku-black-1ki51h01y-q11.html

The RM Mini Love is a pretty, timeless and elegant bag and I think it would be perfect for a woman of any age. But there are plenty of options out there, hope these links help you! :smile1:
 
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