Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
This bag is AMAZING!I've alternated between carrying my purse and a school bag for my books to work everyday, and carrying my purse and my books and laptop in-arm to work, and carrying my purse to work, leaving my books and laptop in my car till later when I need them, then running out and carrying them in. Long story short: I look like I'm moving in and out every day at work. Add a lunch bag, and shoes-in-arm when it rains, and I look absolutely ridiculous. This bag solved my utterly frustrating (1st world) problem so easily!I can fit a farely thick text, two note books, my 3" by 6" by 2" wallet, my checkbook wallet, my mini-portable charger as well as my mac charger purse (4" by 5" by 1"), small make-up bag and phone ALL inside, neatly! If I'm zipping it shut, I carry my 13" laptop in arm, if not, I'll fit the laptop in there laterally and throw a sweater over it (that's with the laptop sleeve on, btw). The room in this bag is unbelievable!!!I give it a 5 for functionality, as well as appearance. It's classy, true to color, looks even better than it does in the picture! (That last part might just be my bias talking, haha. But really-it's beautiful!) I wish it came in more colors, would love to have another in burgundy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
Nice looks better in person packaging awesome will buy again
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
I'm very picky about my pocketbooks, and troll the handbag aisles at TJMAX quite often looking for that perfect pocketbook. I bought a gorgeous silver Catherine Malandrino pocketbook there several months ago. If only that pocketbook was somewhat larger and had a shoulder strap, it would have been perfect. So, after many failed attempts at finding a roomy tote type pocketbook that was silver with a shoulder strap, I began searching on Amazon...something for around 40-50 dollars. I found this and it came as close as possible to my criteria. I read the other reviews about the kind of cheap fabric lining that's inside the bag, but other than that singular complaint, I have to say that this bag is well worth it's 40-ish price. It also comes with a matching wallet which is quite functional and lovely. My previous wallet was getting a bit ratty anyway. So, I've been using this bag for the last couple of weeks and it has saved my back from having to cart around a heavy purse. I love the shoulder strap. Also, when I compared the silver part on this pocketbook to my Catherine Malandrino pocketbook, it was virtually identical in color and grain. The panel with flowers and butterflies is quite lovely and the hanging Dasein gold medallion adds a splash of class. The zipper is not heavy duty, but the fact that this tote bag has a zipper across the top is a plus in itself. In summation, for price, presentation and functionality, I am very satisfied with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
Ordered this specifically to use with my Dell 7000 17" laptop (16.5" W x 10" D). Read and re-read the bag dimensions multiple times and measured the laptop knowing it is above the norm in size. Then pulled the trigger and placed the order.Good reviews [header] - IT WAS CLOSE BUT IT WORKS!Previous reviews were pretty good on this bag so was less concerned about the aesthetics than the fit. The bag itself is really quite lovely. Not as soft as others have described but not overly rigid either. It overall seems to be fairly sturdy. Not a huge fan of the faker lock bauble on the front as it serves no functional use, came with several scratched areas on the bauble vernier and is kind of bangy-clangy against the bag. Anticipate it will be coming off in the near future and replaced with a more interesting, but complimentary, product. Inside is roomy and will handle the mouse and power supply with no issue along with a few additional personal items (wallet, keys, tissues, etc). The internal pockets intended for my cell phone will work, material is a little flimsy but do not anticipate they will receive an excessive amount of wear from me personally. If it was a regular purse with a lot of in and out action maybe not so much.Generally I just needed an upgrade that would fit the laptop and reflect a little more professionally on the occasion when I actually need to move beyond my home office to do client meetings. The only thing I could find readily available when I got my laptop was an authentic retro mini suitcase. I've posted pictures so you get the before and after effect. Don't get me wrong, totally love the vintage bag and it's awesome for a road trip because it doesn't scream "take me I'm a laptop!" But this new Dasein bag doesn't really say that either, it's more contemporary and professional looking.Got this bag in the purple also because I couldn't decide from the online pictures which I liked better. Kinda like them both so neither will be getting sent back. Purple is a very nice color. It's going to work great for what I ordered it for but it's pretty hefty for my every-day purse-type usage. I just don't carry that much stuff with me to fill it up. But for the laptop, it works!Not sure why Amazon review process wouldn't let me write and actual review header, It's targeting keywords apparently. Inserted the actual header comment so that Amazon will post this as intended. Just saying..... Amazon, what gives?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2019
Loved this bag
