Purchased this bag as a birthday gift for my mother - sight unseen.  She has classic style: simple lines; well made and timeless items that never look dated or cheap.  She poo-poos anything trendy.  Needless to say, this bag was 100 percent on point.  She was so excited when she opened the box, she yelled "I LOVE IT!" (though no one else was even there).  And it fits all her criteria: smooth, rich-looking leather, big enough to hold what she needs, yet sleek... not oversized or clumsy.  And it's a cross-body bag which leaves both hands free to shop, hold an umbrella, a railing... etc.  The best part? She didn't want to hear how much it cost... she presumed and insisted I had spent too much.  I have yet to tell her this beautifully made, luscious yet utilitarian, classic bag from Switzerland cost less than $100 dollars!!!  Hoping this bag would be the right one (especially for a birthday gift), I took a bit of a chance... and I am so happy I did.. It's simply perfect.