Stunning, Sophisticated, Stylish Bag--and Practical for Travel, Business, or Daily Use
930412
I purchased this tote bag for a trek around France during the Summer.  I am naturally one of those people who carries a book (or two), notebook, pens, and other writing gear around, so I nearly always buy bags to accommodate my reading and writing habits (no Kindle for me--sorry, Amazon!).  In any case, since I also knew I'd be adding travel books, maps, and other "travel" items to my typical bag, not to mention a digital camera, I wanted something a bit more stylish for France and substantial in size for traveling.  I always prefer crossbody bags because they are easier to carry hands-free and are safer than a hand or shoulder bag.  Looking for versatility beyond traveling, I sought a good neutral-color bag that would not clash with any (or many) outfits.  This supple leather bag exceeds my expectations.  From the moment I arrived for pick-up by the travel van, my traveling companions (male and female) raved about this bag.  For ten days, they joked about stealing it when I fell asleep!  What makes it particularly attractive is the zipper that goes around the sides and bottom of the bag; when not packed full of necessities and whatnot, this tote (which looks more like a messenger bag or briefcase) can be zipped closed and used as a briefcase/folder-looking bag.  The sleeker silhouette is quite sophisticated and, overall, this bag and its color-blocked leather (camel and a slightly lighter leather at the top) is both practical and attractive.  Although the shoulder strap is a bit flimsier than I would have liked, it held up (to my surprise) after a week and a half of hauling the bag everywhere.  Finally, I like that, if you really need more room, you can pack the bag and not fold the flaps down over the purse.  This makes the tote a little taller and a bit less sleek or attractive, but if you're traveling home on a plane and simply need more room to stash souvenirs or extra items in your personal carry-on item, it sure comes in handy!  All in all, this bag held up well, is aesthetic perfection, will be versatile and useful for any kind of wardrobe, and is sure to make you the envy of the crowd.
4707548
This is a great bag. I've wanted a nice elegant bag which I could use to carry my laptop and a couple of other things to work and I have not made a mistake by going with this bag. First of all, the outside design is very sleek, elegant and professional. The inside has a separate laptop compartment that easily fits my 15ish inch laptop (widescreen) including its protruding high capacity battery. The main compartment fits a couple of books and folders and has two slots which are perfect for medium-size notepads, one of which I use to store my mouse. Another compartment has a number of dedicated slots for pens, your phone and the like, in addition to same general use area. I don't really use the smaller external pocket for anything, but I imagine it could be useful for quick access papers. The craftsmanship seems very good and the bag feels very sturdy and capable of carrying the weight I subject it to on a daily basis.
1149705
My Skagen backpack is decent, but zipping and unzipping is a hassle because it f the overflap.

This is such a beautiful and sturdily assembled pack of modest simplicity and high fashion.

The pack features a cushioned, tablet-friendly sleeve, to which are attached two deep, soft, leather-reinforced top, fabric pockets that are roomy and perfectly suitable to hold my iPhone 6 Plus in its case, or a comparably sized note pad. A leather pen holder and a strap round out the back side interior. Two large mesh pockets are available at the front interior.

Exterior compartments include a wide pocket in behind the lower leather, and a nearly square pocket sized similarly to the zippered opening used to access it. At the back of the pack is a seven inch high compartment running the width of the pack, with zipper openings at both the left and right sides.

The zippers are thick and seem durable. Every zipper has a leather pull, and the lower backpack straps a terminated with leather tips. Upper straps are cool, comfortable, ribbed canvas straps with a decorative, flat strap reinforcement on the outer surface for an added aesthetic touch.

The Skagen pack is crafted with high quality. The design has a dash of oversight with its zipper-hiding flap. Its leather accents appealed to me, and I could not resist but to select it. This is a handsome, rigidly constructed backpack with a comfortable, and fashionable design. I am pleased with the style, just not with the accessibility.
3619899
I've been using this bag for over a year now, traveling an absolute ton with it, and it's still just like new!

I've only had to check it in one time on a very small plane that wasn't allowing anyone an overhead compartment, and other than that, I've been able to carry it on board on a number of international flights with various airlines.

I love the segmentation of the bag, which provides nice division for different types of stuff. In this inside zipper, I store a pair of shoes, in the inside strapped area, I have clothes, a ziplock of toiletries, and an iPad. On the outer zipper, I put my laptop and cables. In the outer zipper inside zippered mesh area, I put my passport and other small things. There are additional pockets and zippers for even more segmentation.

The bag rolls really well, and it looks very classy. I've definitely gotten some looks while rolling it around the airport, and I love how affordable it is to be able to achieve that beauty, functionality sweet spot.

I highly recommend this bag if you're going to be doing a lot of international travel. It's beautiful, works well, and is built really well.
62893
I love this bag. I love how it looks. A very professional looking bag. I bought it for travel, and it has a lot of room, including room for a tablet. The leather is beautiful, I can't wait to use it.
845945
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Practicality meets style. Gorgeously crafted with genuine split cow leather and is designed with convenience in mind. Can be carried in multiple ways showcasing 3 different length handles/straps, making this a highly functional and versatile bag.

Long answer:

The look: A classic take on a work/school bag that can double up as your daily purse easily. It is streamline, modern, and would go with anything in your wardrobe. It looks great in hand/cross body and doesn't feel overly large or bulky, even though it can hold a generous amount of your items (both large and small). There is beautiful detailing found on this bag, from the buckles on the bottom sides to the gorgeous elongated pull tab found on the outer pocket. If you're into a subtle style with classic flair, then I think you'll love this bag.

The quality: The split cow leather is 100% genuine. I know my leathers, and this was crafted with beautiful supple and soft hide. The entire bag is crafted to perfection. All seams and stitching are finished professionally. The leather feels very durable, yet pliable and the bottom and sides have been reinforced to assist with preventing wear and tear. The straps/handles/hardware (hooks, buckles, hoops) /zippers are all solid, and the inner nylon lining is very thick and durable. It also appears it can be cleaned easily due to its finish, so if you so happen to make a spill inside the bag, just as long as you clean it up fast you should be able to get all of it with no issues.

The design: Clever and convenient 3-way carrying design. I have had bags with two style handles, but never three, and I'm really loving this design. The short handle works wonderfully for carrying in hand, the longer handle works great for both in hand and on your shoulder, and the detachable and adjustable strap allows this bag to be worn on your shoulder or cross body. All ways are extremely comfortable and convenient. I love the ample pocket space in this bag. The outside has a zippered pocket great for easy and quick access to smaller items. The inside has two main deep compartments, one centered zippered pocket, and three more inner-side pockets (both zippered and open-style). Its construction really helps you keep a well-organized bag and it is obvious it was designed with great attention to detail. This bag also has a main zip closure, which I definitely love as it makes me feel more confident that all my items will not fall out.

The value: Incredible price point for a highly functional and practical designer leather bag. You cant beat the value here on Amazon and I really don't see why anyone would pay an arm and a leg elsewhere.

*sample provided for review.
2772653
Received this bag in record time, and love it. The packaging left something to be desired, so if ordering it for a gift I would take it out of the bag and wrap it flat in tissue in a shirt box or gift bag.
I like how the design on the outside is a little more stylish. This bag is very large and can hold quite a bit. Plan on taking it as my personal carry on bag on flights. Love the crossbody strap, and how versitile this bag is. The crossbody strap is thick with excellent  caribiner clips. There are two slip pockets inside for phone and keys, as well as two inside zip pockets. One for cash/ coins, and one a bit larger that my kindle voyage will fit inside (about 4x6").
Only downside is that it is a floppy bag and will not stand up on its own. However hardware looks like good quality and the zipper is heavy duty with a thick quality pull.  The leather accents are very pretty. For the price, a great bag to take on a plane as it will go with any outfit, and can easily be squashed down under the seat. The large top zipper is definately a great feature. Will look amazing stuffed. I'm 5'4", as shown in the photos.
4206802
I bought this bag at a sale price of $79, and I believe it is the best I could buy for that amount. I believe it sells for $109.

It looks beautiful, people made nice comments. It is not boxy. It looks somehow like an hybrid between a camera bag and some messenger style bag.

It is very roomy. I can fit a DSLR, large normal 2.8 zoom, a small 70-210 zoom, flash, cable, cleaning kit (in the space on the side between the proper camera compartment and the bag itself), another wide angle and some wireless flash controllers.

There is a pocket on the hip side for magazines or stuff like sheets, notepads, passport, And there is a compartment in the front where i can put portable hard drives, Macbook charger and some other stuff. Plenty of room also for bounce cards, memory cards.

There is a not readily flap that can cover the camera compartment and some thin stuff can be put there.

the 2 pockets in the front are zippered and can be useful for stuff like lens caps, filters, spare battery, memory card, metro card, train ticket etc. they are not big but yet useful.

The back side of the bag as some nice backpack style mesh, and the zippers seem good quality.

The camera and lenses can be accessed by opening a top side zipper rather than just opening the 2 buckles. It is a great idea and allows to change or stow away lenses without putting the bag on the ground or on a table. The top zipper is also protected by a flap.

What I did not like:

- The well cushioned strap is definitely too long. I am 6ft tall, long torso and the bag stays well below the hip even when the strap is shortened all the way.
This makes it really hard to wear the bag while riding a road bicycle, even if it is non slip fabric the bag may slip during a curve or if on a bumpy road.
I want to write to Tenba and ask them if they could provide a shorter strap.

- the flap that closes the bag should be wider as there is a little gap on the sides where water may enter in extremely rainy conditions. it comes with no rain cover, but a wider flap and a piece of velcro could have made the bag more rain proof.

- if it was a bit more expandable I could also added a book.

In conclusion, it is a great bag, looks great, it can store a lot of stuff, and there are MOLLE stile straps on the side that allow to attach pouches (although I wish it could have featured one or 2 mesh pockets). It also feels strong and resistant, great stitching and zippers.

I wish it had a shorter strap and would be more sealed on the sides in case of rain

If the bag is full, including computer and extras, after some hours the bag feels heavy, even with the great padding of the strap. That is not the bag fault. I am also shopping for a backpack for when I have to carry my gear on a bicycle or I have to walk a lot. Most backpacks do not allow easy and fast access to the camera, flash and lenses as this bag. So like in most aspects of life there is a trade off. Probably without the computer, hard drives, charger it would not feel too heavy for a day shoot.

But I dream that Tenba could update this bag with  4 buckles and clip on straps on the back and to make it convertible into a backpack for when someone has to  hike and does not need immediate access to the content of the bag.  That would be the best of both worlds.
816544
Super high quality bag. beautiful craftsmanship. yes, it is a bit heavy, and I originally considered using a dremel to remove some of the excess d-rings, but I'm glad I decided not to tamper with it. The weight makes the bag feel more substantive, rather than feeling obtrusive. I get compliments on this bag everywhere I go. I can even use it as an overnight bag on quick trips.
4103487
Since I've become a vegetarian, I've given up buying leather goods.  In the past, it was difficult to find stylish shoes and handbags in faux leather, but times have surely changed.

This is a great piece with high-end style that can be enjoyed by anyone who needs a roomy, multi-function tote for business use.  It is made of a tough, textured vinyl that cleverly mimics the look of good leather with attractive gold accents, including a purely decorative clasp in the front.  In addition to the short handles there are long straps (part gold chain and part vinyl) so it can be carried by hand, draped in the crook of the arm or worn over the shoulder.  I'm not particularly fond of the chain part of the shoulder strap which seems a bit flimsy to me, but it does add a little bit of visual interest.

The fabric lining provides an attractive pop of color - sort of a bright blue/teal.  And inside there is a roomy [and padded] section for a laptop, held closed by an overly long Velcro strap, plus pockets for a cell-phone, pens and all your various cards (if you intend to use this in place of handbag).  And, to keep everything safe from pickpockets, it closes securely with a zipper.

My only wish is that the vinyl itself wasn't quite so stiff.  While very sturdy, it won't soften over time like leather, so it might be nice if the material had a bit more give to it.  But overall, this is a very sophisticated piece.
3423461
I love this backpack. I spent a while browsing for a new backpack. My objective was to get a light weight one that looked good for an adult female. I wanted to be able to use this as a multipurpose bag. The affordable price and attractive picture drew my interest. I was pleased by the number of positive reviews for this bag. Ultimately, I decided to buy the grey colored version, which is the slightly more expensive and also more visually appealing bag. Today, I have gotten to use it for the first time. The construction feels like it is high quality and sewn well. There are many inner pockets for helping to organize, such important tools as pens and pencil cases. The bag has a beautiful luxurious looking feel to it. I am very happy with my purchase and will recommend this to others. I hope OXA continues to make bags in this style. I will definitely keep my eye out for any of their new products.
2046793
I get so many compliments on this bag - the colour is gorgeous and unique, the suede soft yet durable. It's roomy enough for my tablet or netbook yet not bulky. I use it just about every day, would definitely buy it again. And again.
3049036
Although this is faux leather, the look is fabulous.  The bag is sturdy, yet stylish. The size is pleasantly deceiving. I had my portfolio, clutch wallet, umbrella and pair of shoes inside.  The versatility of the handles and shoulder strap is a definite plus.  You won't be disappointed:)
1067532
The bag is very fashionable. It is so big that it can contain many goods. It is well made pack, padding is comfortable and suitable for all-day use. It is sturdy owing to its canvas construction with leather strap. In summary,I really love this useful and beautiful bag!
2581130
I was shopping for something simple and utilitarian and I found it.  And I don't mean that in a bad way!  This bag is well made and has plenty of room for the items I carry on a daily basis.  There are a few small pockets on the inside, if you want to keep gum or lip balm from disappearing to the bottom, and, of course, your cell phone.  Other than that, there is nothing fussy about this purse.  The inside is a beautiful shade of sky blue, which makes it easier to find things (and the color just made me happy!)  :D  This bag is great for travel, as well as everyday use.

I've had this bag for over six months now and I've been very happy with it.  If it eventually wears out in the future, I will happily purchase another.
3040085
This handsome looking bag is surprisingly roomy. There's more than enough space for a laptop with all its cords and any other accessories and/or a bunch of books and notebooks, and while it's not padded the fabric is thick enough to ensure some protection for electronic devices. The bag is large enough that it could also be re-purposed as an overnight satchel. There are lots of pockets--large and small, inside and out, zippered and open--so there's bound to be a special slot that could be used for  whatever you are carrying.

The stitching is tight, the fabric is sturdy. and the handle appears strong and well made. The shoulder strap is wide and comfortable, and while it can't be detached its length can be adjusted so that when it's shorter it can easily be stuffed inside the bag itself if you prefer not to use it.

In spite of how it looks, the bag opens and closes with simple snaps, not the buckles. The buckles can instead be used to expand or contract the carrying space inside the bag. Handy and high quality.

I received this bag free from the manufacturer in order to review the product. Review opinions are mine.
3474529
So much room but sleek and polished looking for business travels!