I love this bag so much that I purchased 3 of the Big Sydney and two of the smaller size as I never want to be without one. I am a Director in Healthcare and required to carry several communication devices so they can reach out and touch me at all times. This bag has wonderful outside compartments with large hardware making it a snap to get into the outside pockets. All the outside pockets make it easy to get to anything that is ringing, buzzing etc. The bag is taller allowing you to stand your wallet, glasses case,checkbook etc. longwise in the purse so they are easy to get in and out. Once all my friends saw this bag, they all went out and bought one. A word to Bagallini---Don't change the design of this bag ever as you got it right the first time!