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- 41 Year Warranty
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 19" x 13" x 3.50"
- Double stitched Strap: 32" (End to End)
MATERIALS
- Full-grain Leather
- Pigskin Lining
- Brass Hardware
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Read MoreFor any leather tote bag you're considering, make sure it is made with full grain leather. It's important because if the leather doesn't have the grain on it, it will fall apart at a young age. Every leather hide naturally comes with grain as the top layer. Those are the tightly woven fibers that naturally protect the cow. But hides are naturally thick too, so tanneries usually split them in half, the top from the bottom. Now they have two hides they can sell. One expensive hide with all of the strong grain and one cheap low quality hide that looks nice but isn't. That leather is great for decorative leather parts, but not for leather tote bags that get stress and wear. This is the main difference between cheap totes and expensive ones. The quality of the leather.
---I designed this tote to be simple and no fuss, yet totally versatile. It's the perfect everyday carry bag and allows you to toss your daily necessities inside and go. The tote is also lightweight and somewhat unstructured or floppy.
---Did you know that with every purchase, you are making a difference around the world by loving others in need through education, food, shelter & job training?&& Love 41 gives 100% of its profit away!
---I designed this tote because I wanted something that was simplistic and no fuss, yet versatile. This bag is just that. It is a great everyday leather tote bag for the person who wants to be able to throw anything in their bag and go. It can really carry a lot. I also wanted something that was lightweight and somewhat unstructured or floppy.&&How do I wear it? It's such a versatile bag, I carry it for all sorts of purposes including an everyday purse when I'm running here and there from home to office to store (most days). The style is really simple and goes with any outfit, casual or dressed up. I love that it keeps everything together effortlessly and is so easy to get things in and out quickly. I throw my leather clutch purse in here or the Koroha bag alone with my keys, laptop and sometimes iPad. There's a lot of room in this tote! I also like that I can fold it up and fit it in my luggage to use when traveling.
This is a review for the Limited Edition Hair On version of the Simple Tote. I can't write the review there because the bags in the Limited Edition disappear as soon as they're sold so there's no point to writing it in that section, but it is basically the same bag with a little hair on it. Anyways, I am LOVING this bag. I was really on the fence about the no pockets, no key fob thing, but found a great hack to work around that. The quality of the bag is outstanding and SUPER LIGHT. It's a big bag, but not overwhelmingly large and as soon as I got it, I took it out the same day (twice!). Since this bag has a simple setup, it also allows you to customize (hang a key fob off the straps, throw a small clutch inside to hold your phone, etc.). So glad I got these bags (I went nutso and got two!). Here'a brief review on this bag if you're considering it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqwflgmtGX4
Posted by Jenny | Feb 11, 2017
I purchased this tote after getting tired of replacing totes after totes that just don't hold up. I originally purchased the Leather Pocket Tote, but it ended up being too small for what I needed it for, so I purchased the Simple Tote in tobacco, along with the Leather Cosmetic Bag in the same color, so I could still have some organization. I was hesitant about the tobacco color because I usually get black whenever I purchase on Saddleback Leather, but Love 41 only has carbon, which I'm not so crazy about, so I took a chance and ordered tobacco since it seems to be a popular color and rightly so!! My mouth dropped when I got it; the online pictures do not do it justice. I can't stop looking, smelling, and touching it; I will just sit there and pet it. I have used it nonstop since I got it, and it's already getting soft and loosening up and getting scratch marks, which I love because I know a patina is soon to follow; I'm so excited!! It's my perfect staple; I love it!!
Posted by Ricardo A. | Jan 13, 2017
I have this tote in Tobacco and I love it! Its light weight, super roomy and VERY comfortable to carry around.
Posted by Andrea | Oct 25, 2016
I have a child who knows what she likes. For her graduation present I wrecked my brain trying to find just the right bag for her. I knew she wouldn't use something she didn't find functional, gorgeous and comfortable and it would just hang in her closet. I sent her this bag in Chestnut. I'm happy to say, it was love at first sight and she's calling me a lot more often now. She loves the versatility, the roominess and it's her grab and go bag for everything from meetings to a night out with her beau.
Posted by Ashia H. | Oct 25, 2016
Wow, what an amazing bag and an amazing company. God bless you people! I love the bag but I love the message even more. Let this be your first choice to start your collection. This is your diaper bag, your beach bag, your quick overnighter, your everyday. You need this bag in your life. I chose black. It goes with everything! My sister in law has the tobacco and it too goes with everything. It's matte so it gets that nice scratchy distressed look as you use it. Have not put any leather milk on it, or attempted to scotch guard. I love this bag! You seriously can't beat the message or the price.
Posted by Michelle | Oct 25, 2016