246 bags, every one measured67 shapes38 leathers
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Leather bags measured before they are described

We cut womens handbags from cowhide and measure the outer length, width and height of every piece on our bench. Look up the numbers on any page to see what fits inside before you choose.

A cream leather shoulder bag worn over a camel knit

Most ordered this season

These pieces gathered the most written notes from buyers over time. We limit the row to one sample per shape so four shades of the same satchel do not crowd out the rest.

The catalogue in numbers

246bags in the catalogue
67distinct shapes
38leather colours
4.4average rating
220,846written reviews
$69.99middle of the price range
91in a rubbed vintage finish

What actually goes in

Every number below comes from the three outer dimensions we recorded on our bench, not from an estimate. The list shows how many pieces hold five common items.

What you want to carryBags that take itWhere the limit is
A 13-inch laptop50 of 246Fits a 13″ ultrabook lying flat inside the main compartment.
A sheet of A4 or letter paper57 of 246Takes a document or a folder without folding it.
An 11-inch tablet101 of 246An iPad-sized tablet goes in flat.
A water bottle standing upright112 of 246Deep enough that a 500 ml bottle stands rather than lies on its side.
A long wallet and a phone195 of 246A 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 groups by their span and middle capacity. Middle volume uses the median of length by width by height across all pieces in that group.

ShapeBagsPriceMiddle volumeTake a 13″ laptop
Phone & Card Purses39$37.99–$79.99163 in³0
Crossbody Bags37$34.19–$89.99377 in³0
Top-Handle Bags65$67.95–$98.90558 in³29
Tote Bags22$46.06–$119.99717 in³17
Satchels14$39.99–$89.99312 in³4
Shoulder Bags28$24.99–$79.99350 in³0
Hobo Bags41$17.99–$143.98223 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 173 bags in it, and the two other rows are genuinely small.

Where it sitsBagsDropWhat that means on you
At the hip17321.9″–25.9″The bag sits at the hip. This is where most of ours land.
Below the hip3426.6″–29.6″A long drop that puts the bag past the hip bone.
At the waist2215.4″–19.5″The bag rides high, just below the ribs.

200 of the 246 come on an adjustable strap and 29 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 here come from shoppers who took their bags home and used them. We filter the row to shapes backed by at least forty ratings so the rank stays steady.

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 Tote Shoulder Handbags and Purses Satchel Crossbody 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 Anti-Theft Shoulder Hobo Purse

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 shade gets its own entry because the surface grain changes the whole character of the bag. Use this list to browse by the exact tone of hide we cut.

Coffee 40Brown 36Black 33Wine 33Green 16Navy Blue 1132 more