152 bags, every one measured51 shapes27 leathers
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Bags measured in inches before we photograph them

We cut womens bags from cowhide in our own workshop and measure length, width and height off the finished piece. Every page shows one colour of one bag with the dimensions clearly marked, so you can check your gear against the leather before you pick.

A cream leather shoulder bag worn over a camel knit

Most ordered this season

Here we list the bags with the deepest pile of written feedback, holding each shape to a single slot. Otherwise one popular satchel in four finishes would push everything else off the row.

The catalogue in numbers

152bags in the catalogue
51distinct shapes
27leather colours
4.4average rating
106,833written reviews
$76.49middle of the price range
39in a rubbed vintage finish

What actually goes in

We checked five common daily items against our measured interiors to see what fits cleanly. These tallies come from actual taped dimensions rather than assumptions about bag names.

What you want to carryBags that take itWhere the limit is
A 13-inch laptop38 of 152Fits a 13″ ultrabook lying flat inside the main compartment.
A sheet of A4 or letter paper45 of 152Takes a document or a folder without folding it.
An 11-inch tablet75 of 152An iPad-sized tablet goes in flat.
A water bottle standing upright68 of 152Deep enough that a 500 ml bottle stands rather than lies on its side.
A long wallet and a phone129 of 152A 7.5″ continental wallet sits flat next to a phone.

Tick more than one at a time on the fit page and the list narrows to bags that hold all of them.

The ones that swallow the most

Sorted on length by width by height, so this is raw volume rather than a judgement about the shape. The widest of ours reaches 834 cubic inches.

Shape against shape

This overview lines up our seven categories by bag count, price spread, and laptop capacity. The middle volume column gives the median of length by width by height for bags in that group.

ShapeBagsPriceMiddle volumeTake a 13″ laptop
Phone & Card Purses17$59.99–$76.99113 in³0
Crossbody Bags21$37.89–$89.99377 in³0
Top-Handle Bags50$69.97–$99.99558 in³22
Tote Bags18$48.49–$119.99717 in³14
Satchels11$47.49–$84.99338 in³2
Shoulder Bags21$39.99–$89.99439 in³0
Hobo Bags14$17.99–$89.99275 in³0

Where it lands when you put it on

Drop is the distance from the top of the strap to the top of the bag, so it decides where the bag ends up on you. Most of what we cut sits at the hip: that is the row with 117 bags in it, and the two other rows are genuinely small.

Where it sitsBagsDropWhat that means on you
At the hip11721.9″–25.9″The bag sits at the hip. This is where most of ours land.
Below the hip1726.6″–29.6″A long drop that puts the bag past the hip bone.
At the waist1215.4″–19.5″The bag rides high, just below the ribs.

128 of the 152 come on an adjustable strap and 18 on a fixed one. Across the catalogue the drop runs 15.4″ to 29.6″, and every bag carries its own figure on its page.

Rated highest by the people carrying them

Scores below come from bags that carry at least forty individual customer ratings on their page. That threshold keeps single opinions from skewing the top of the board.

What people write in about

Left on the listings by people who bought the bag. We have cut nothing out of the middle of a sentence, and we pick one per shape so the same satchel does not speak six times.

I really like this small cross body bag. The genuine leather feels nice and durable, and the compact size is perfect for carrying everyday essentials without being bulky. It looks stylish and the cross body design makes it comfortable to carry while keeping my hands free. Great little bag for everyday use or going out.

Momma K!on a Small Crossbody Bag Cell Phone Bag Shoulder Hobo Purses

I was pleasantly surprised with the size of this purse. It easily accommodates my cell phone, keys, small hand cream and hand sanitizer, lipstick and small brush. It is roomier than it looks. Very pleased with this purchase. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a small handbag with room for a lot.

LBon a Leather Purse Small Crossbody Bags Shoulder Handbags

Absolutely love! Just the size I wanted, like the style, the gun metal color hardware, and that it is brown leather. Love that it includes 3 different straps. Not disappointed at all. A friend was with me when I received it and she commented how cute it is. It holds my Galaxy S25 Ultra with room to spare.

Sabellaon a Genuine Leather Hobo Bags Small Crossbody Crescent Purses

I really like this bag. It offers everything I need in a purse. For me I am very happy that the top handles will fall to the side of the purse when not in use. It has two zip compartments and one in the center. Its a beautiful color and smooth texture. I will be using this bag during the winter months.

Mary McLendonon a Leather Purses and Handbags Tote Shoulder Bags

Oh that genuine leather smell is SO nice! The attention to detail is fabulous on this. It's small, but packs a big punch with just enough storage for your phone, small wallet, keys, lip gloss and more. It's simply beautiful. This item is true to what is pictured. Goes well with a cowgirl hat too!

JMBon a Small Leather Crossbody Bags Phone Purse with Card Slots

I received this handbag for my birthday, it is beautiful, it’s packed nicely in a drawstring bag, the leather is really nice, the zippers are smooth. It has a lot of pockets and a couple inside zipper pockets. It is just awesome. And I think it’s gonna last a long time. The stitching is superb.

Cassie Reynoldson a Leather Crossbody Bags Vintage Shoulder Handbag for Travel

The colours we tan most

Each leather tone gets its own full entry in the catalogue. A soft brown grain takes light quite differently from black hide, and the photos should reflect that switch.

Coffee 27Black 25Brown 23Wine 17Green 12Sorrel 721 more