A very nice tweek to the classic Glenna bag!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018
Love, love, LOVE this Vera bag. Still as light as in earlier years, and this pattern in person has enough pop in the colors to make it a good handbag for summer or winter. Still has the same pockets inside and generous pockets on the outside for cellphone, etc. It is well made, and the straps are nicer to look at and more sturdy due to the change in the handle. They have added a vinyl strip over the fabric handles and they are kinder to your shoulder and hands because of the change. They have also added a draw string that is fully functional and which gives the bag a new, pleasing silhouette if you choose to make use of it. The Glenna is the best, most multi-purpose bag design I own, and well made and light. Arrived on time as expected and so far no problems with it. I don't expect there will be. Vera bags last forever, or at least so far they have for me. Another winner, Vera!
Bag didn't hold up as expected
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
I really love this bag I got it a little over a year ago. I used it a lot but the wear on the handles is horrible. It looks like I have owned it for years. I am disappointed. it looks awful. I wish the handle were replaceable. Maybe a design consideration for the next iteration. It stinks to because as far as I know there is no warranty on VB hand bags.
Another miss
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
I have six original Glennas, and this redesign falls short... again. The straps are the main issue. They are too short, and too close together. I can barely get the straps over a thin jacket. The bag is also heavy and just awkward on. It does not hang well like the original Glenna. The fabric also feels cheap, and the plastic pull tabs are horrible. They severely cheapen the bag like something you might see at Walmart. Terrible redesign.
A Well-Thought-Out-Place for Everything in this Beautiful Bag
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
This Satchel is really beautiful, quality made with conveniant pockets, both interior and exterior. The side gatherings, as well as the light blue/white striped lining, give this bag a boho-type look and make it easy to find your belongings. The shoulder strap is reinforced with a leather-like fabric. The exterior pockets are deep to accommodate your phone, with easy access, without worrying "anything" in these pockets will fall out. I wish I had this bag when I was a mom AND when I was traveling to college AND when I car-pooled to work! There is a well-thought-out-place for everything in this roomy bag. I did make the painful decision to return this bag, only because my "real-need" was something a little more substantial than a wristlet. I would recommend this bag.
Love this bag!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
I wanted a bag that has a good size top opening, lots of pockets inside and out, not heavy, and pretty. This bag has all that. The only thing I would have wanted was a couple more inches on the shoulder drop. It's really cute and fits my wallet, tablet, sun glass case, water bottle should I need it, and space for much more. I picked out the charcoal medallion pattern because I didn't want too bright of a design. This is perfect. It has a light blue mixed in.
which is wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
The outside pockets are so handy, and this bag is very roomy. The cell phone pocket holds my large phone, which is wonderful!!
Pretty and roomy
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
What else can you say about Vera Bradley besides..I love this bag. Plenty of room inside. Plenty of pocketsfor all your stuff. Easy charging your phone in this Satchel withseparate pocket for charger. Really nice for spring . I'm loving this.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2019
Really useful. Great colours
Beautiful, high quality, many pockets
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
I got the deep purple floral option. It is a beautiful high quality quilted fabric. Definitely will last a long time.The bag is wide enough for all pockets to have enough room without affecting the adjacent pockets.Outside: 2 deep slip pockets; one in the front and one in the back. Those slip pockets have a narrow opening but deep and wide inside the actual pocket. A hidden deep width zip pocket (it truly is hidden, took me a bit to find it). The straps are long enough to carry it on shoulder but not long enough to use as a crossbody.Outside cons: No side pockets. The sides have pull string cinchers that are suppose to extend bag capacity, but unfortunately it doesn't really change it.Inside: good size capacity with 3 narrow deep slip pockets. 1 zip deep pocket.
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2019
Beautiful patterned bag with many,many pockets. One for everything you would like to put in your handbag and then some to spare. The interior of the bag is very spacious itself but I only need it for my wallet, everything else is in a nice little pocket where I can put my hands on it in an instant. I don't mean the pockets are little they are not. I can not think of a single thing that I would change about this bag. Love, love, love it. Vera Bradley is my idol.
Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2020
Iâm so excited to get this early!! I just got it today, so this is my first impression review.Came early.Arrived extremely well protected to avoid any damage. Plastic protectors all over. Much appreciated.I have the 31 Benjamin wallet, itâs very big. This bag holds that, a little zipper up cosmetic bag with a few things like lipstick, inhaler,3 doterra rollerballs, Hand sanitizer etc. And then other items stored in their own place. This is the most organized bag Iâve owned. Exactly what I needed!! All how I love it!! Hard to find that! And...just when I thought I found all the pockets, I found the front one pictured here. Thatâs where Iâll put my phone as itâs zipped.The colours are gorgeous. The material is very good quality from what it looks like. I love the feel of it.The shoulder straps are a good length for me to carry on shoulder but could have been maybe a tad bit longer, but this works great. Iâll know more when going out if it stays up. It seems to so far. Iâm about 5.5 for reference.I adore this! First Vera Bradley. Canât wait to go out with it. Thanks!!Hope my review was helpful !!
Reviewed in Australia on May 27, 2020
The only con I have for this bag is the shoulder straps are too short. They should be 12". I don't like taking my bag off my shoulder when I want to get at it, but at 10.5" that's what I have to do, there's no room to manoeuvre. Other than that, the bag is perfect. Plenty of pockets for organisation. Very well made and a classic style. I'm not sure how long the faux leather pieces will last though. I think I would prefer if the bags were all cotton. Maybe just keep the pleather for zipper pulls.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2018
Muy linda bolsa de colores vivos y llamativos.Bolsa para el diario con muy buen espacio interior y compartimentos suficientes para hacerla totalmente funcional. Los materiales y confección de lo mejor. La recomiendo 100%
