My brother was visiting my city and we had planned a day out to get all necessary items in place for our trip to Turkey in a month`s time. I was super excited to spend time with him as he had been away for a while now. I wanted this day to be fun and light as I had been engaged with a whole lot of stuff myself in recent times. With relaxed vibes in mind, I decided to use my new buy, a cognac brown vintage leather crossbody bag named Caesar, I had just bought from this cool leather goods website, the Alaskan Leather Company.
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Confessions About My New Caesar Leather Crossbody Bag
I love this new buy of mine and would like to come clean on my first experiences with this leather treat.
Its Not Heavy
It's a sleek accessory to carry, not burdensome at all. The leather is quite soft and supple. Just my size as I expected it to be while viewing it on the website. The product is just what it is on the web page.
Different To Regular Fashion
It`s not the chest hanging sling bag that’s in fashion currently. It hangs on the side of my hip. A bit old school stylish. What makes it more old school style is the vintage ting of cognac shade on the leather. It’s a wax effect they have given to the leather (That’s what they confirmed to me when I inquired from them on email before making that final decision on making the purchase. They have a pretty responsive customer service. Pretty good people there.)
Its Not Just a Showpiece, It’s a Practical Accessory
Very functional thing to carry all your bare essentials, our phone etc. Quite basic storage options. A main carry compartment secured by zipper that’s under the flap. I guess the internal zipper pocket is for sensitive items, valuables and cash. There is an external zip lock pocket at the back as well.
Makes Heads Turn, But Why?
If you're out shopping or hanging out with friendly company, this crossbody leather bag is sure to make heads turn. Why? The cognac tone on leather just hits differently. It gives this everyday carry bag a timeless look. An expensive look, an upscale look, a heritage look might also be a good word to describe its appearance.
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What's Great About It's Construct
- The leather used in the bag is thick yet very soft with amazing suppleness. (They say its original full grain cow leather)
- The natural grain of real leather gives this crossbody bag an amazing opulent look. You carry a very powerful accessory that looks expensive, attractive, one of a kind. Reality is, with the bulk of the market hooked on mass produced synthetic material sling bags available at market places, this handmade leather accessory is a unique way to showcase your style while staying practical all day. The amazing natural grain of leather is quite vibrant in the hide used for this leather crossbody bags
- Constructed in heritage ancient Roman design, Caesar leather sling is compact like other sling bags commonly seen on the street currently.
- It’s a neatly done bag. There is no unwanted stitching protruding from any part of the bag. Goes to show it`s been handled and looked after by expert hands. The website says they manufacture in Karachi with a team of full time leather craftsmen overseen by a production manager. They are living up to their billing indeed.
Let's Get Imaginative
Is this a bag that’s only good for day to day rigor, as was the case when I decided to take it out with me to the mall while shopping with my brother? The answer is and must be a big NO. This bare essentials bag can do a lot more.
- Take it out on your yearly vacations. It’s a good sport for holding passports and other travel related documents along with bare essentials. With the big luggage safely tucked in your hotel room, take this small leather crossbody bag to explore the new town you have arrived into.
- While travelling, this can be the sleek pack to keep toiletries.
- It can be your go to option as a carry-on bag at work which you keep at your desk at an arm`s length, storing stationary, cosmetics, cheque book etc. What else you store is your choice.
- A fair bag to be treated as a purse for any occasion.
A Final Word
Why I would like to buy more items, specially bags made of leather in future? The answer is simple. This original leather crossbody bag has convinced me that leather has an inherently higher perceived value. Its more stylish, more durable being a naturally sourced material and definitely much different from mass produced products that often harm the environment as well.
Its slow fashion that’s a one time purchase. With original leather developing a distinct character overtime making this bag an eye candy, you get a glimpse into the journey this leather bag has passed through. Just the thing you would be proud of having purchased after all those years.
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