I've been using the red York tote for about 9 months now and while I haven't had any handle issues, the bag is greatly distorted. I probably overloaded it (I use it for work). It's now permanently caved in at the corners. Not sure I would buy again if you need it to be a workhorse bag. Looking into getting a Neverfull instead.
Tory Burch York Buckle Tote as everyday work/baby bag? Reviews?
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I've had mine for 6 months, used it a few times and it was sent out to repairs. While the issue was fixed, the bag lost its shape and now has a slight slouch as well as caved corners. I've noted that the quality is really hit or miss with TB but I'm in love with her designs.
This is actually a bit of a surprise since the TB quality is superior in my opinion. I know at the time I was choosing totes, MK, TB and Coach had one and I opted for the Coach one and I will say I saw friends who got the same bag and literally stuffed it with laptops and a week of supplies, medicine, cosmetics, workout gear etc. with no tears even after a few years. I was actually surprised. Right now I'm looking for a lighter use tote and looked at the MK but am actually going with the TB because they have a nice pebble leather that will stand up without anything in it so it has a bit more structure which to me is important if its not going to be safffiano leather. I don't care for bags that "pool" at your feet. It is the Perry Tote and while it is a bit more than the MK $395 vs. $268 once you get the 30% it makes it a non issue to me since the TB quality and workmanship is top notch in my book. It is pretty much the only contemporary designer bag that I continue to hold onto. I love the product and have had good luck. Mostly I love the quality of the soft leather.
Now I really wonder if I should buy this bag... I really like the kir royale color and the buckles...
Saffiano is durable but prone to warping. The bag wrinkles easily. I believe if you stuff it to reshape it, the bag should take on the new shape. I have an original release large tote in Luggage and it still looks the same. I use it as a laptop and baby bag. I would not hesitate to buy another.
Get the Perry! I love it! I am a stay home mom with a 1 and 3 year old ... We put this bag thru hell and it always looks fantastic. Easy to wipe/dust off. I fold it up and shove it under the stroller, kids spill milk on it. And It still looks fantastic. Plus I think the leather is much nicer than the Tory saffiano which (imo) looks a little plasticy compared to Prada and others.
I've used mine for half a year almost every single day.
Mine is the regular (large) size and it has held up perfectly. I love the fact that I can throw in my laptop in the middle compartment without having to use a separate laptop case, and that there are zippers and compartments for the usual items that I carry.
I usually carry a laptop+notepad+textbook(quite thick)+water bottle+makeup bag.
The saffiano leather has become slightly softer and it is not as boxy as it first came in. But then, that's what makes me like the York buckle even more. I like bags that are rather structured but not too structured.
If you want a bag that can go both casual and formal, get the York!
It's so functional and versatile I never regretted that I bought it
Mine is the regular (large) size and it has held up perfectly. I love the fact that I can throw in my laptop in the middle compartment without having to use a separate laptop case, and that there are zippers and compartments for the usual items that I carry.
I usually carry a laptop+notepad+textbook(quite thick)+water bottle+makeup bag.
The saffiano leather has become slightly softer and it is not as boxy as it first came in. But then, that's what makes me like the York buckle even more. I like bags that are rather structured but not too structured.
If you want a bag that can go both casual and formal, get the York!
It's so functional and versatile I never regretted that I bought it
I've used mine for half a year almost every single day.
Mine is the regular (large) size and it has held up perfectly. I love the fact that I can throw in my laptop in the middle compartment without having to use a separate laptop case, and that there are zippers and compartments for the usual items that I carry.
I usually carry a laptop+notepad+textbook(quite thick)+water bottle+makeup bag.
The saffiano leather has become slightly softer and it is not as boxy as it first came in. But then, that's what makes me like the York buckle even more. I like bags that are rather structured but not too structured.
If you want a bag that can go both casual and formal, get the York!
It's so functional and versatile I never regretted that I bought it
Can a 15" laptop really fit (MacBook Pro)? And, when empty, is this bag really 3.3lbs (approx)? I find any bag > 1.5lbs to be heavy for me.
The Regular (Large) York Buckle Tote is super light when empty no more than 1.5lbs! I have a 13" MBP but I can try one of the other laptops around the house that are ~15" if that helps?
oh, only 1.5lbs? That would be great. Some other site had said 1.5kg and I was disappointed but they probably meant 1.5 lbs, then. Sure, anything would help. I'm mostly interested in what could fit inside that padded center area (the interior dimensions of it). Thanks!
I use a 13inch so I cannot try it out myself for you but according to the Tory Burch official website, it says "Holds a full days essentials, plus a 15" laptop"
so I'm sure it will hold a 15inch laptop.
I'm not sure about the exact weight but when the bag is empty, it's pretty light. I think the bag feels heavy with things inside because the straps are thin so the weight is not evenly distributed. But that's the same for most totes out there because the straps usually comes in similar thin design.
It's the perfect everyday bag for laptop users!
Yup! I carry my 15" Pro. It does get heavy, but I don't walk around with it too much (zero commute - 10m to work by car lol), so it works out for me.
I bought mine in December of 2014 and have been using it for over a year now every day as a work bag. Mine is a small york in black as I don't carry my laptop to work and it's pretty functional. I can slip my 13 in mac air in it just fine if I need to and have done so at times. I have several white scuff marks in different areas, not sure where they are from but this bag does take a beating.
(I have a black saffiano Prada wallet that gets beat too but has no white marks....not sure if its a quality issue OR if it has to due with exposure to different elements)
I like that the tote has a large zippered pocket for security and discreteness but I really don't like that it's unattached. The handle ends have curled slightly but not a lot and I like that too because it's not looking ridiculously worn. Overall it's really held up because I don't see any stitches come out or break or fray and the edges of the bag and straps don't have any peeling.
One thing I do notice is that if you put a good amount of stuff in it and it's sitting on your passenger seat in the car, if you stop at a light and its not a smooth smooth coast to the stop light, the bag pitches forward so easily and then you have a bunch of stuff all over your car floor you have to pick up? does this happen to anyone else? (maybe this speaks volumes about my driving hahaha)
Also, I think it's light. which is good. I've been looking at a new everyday bag and right now I've been lusting over and entertaining the idea of the discontinued Coach Borough bag that has a bagillion pockets but I think its heavy
(I have a black saffiano Prada wallet that gets beat too but has no white marks....not sure if its a quality issue OR if it has to due with exposure to different elements)
I like that the tote has a large zippered pocket for security and discreteness but I really don't like that it's unattached. The handle ends have curled slightly but not a lot and I like that too because it's not looking ridiculously worn. Overall it's really held up because I don't see any stitches come out or break or fray and the edges of the bag and straps don't have any peeling.
One thing I do notice is that if you put a good amount of stuff in it and it's sitting on your passenger seat in the car, if you stop at a light and its not a smooth smooth coast to the stop light, the bag pitches forward so easily and then you have a bunch of stuff all over your car floor you have to pick up? does this happen to anyone else? (maybe this speaks volumes about my driving hahaha)
Also, I think it's light. which is good. I've been looking at a new everyday bag and right now I've been lusting over and entertaining the idea of the discontinued Coach Borough bag that has a bagillion pockets but I think its heavy