Isabella Large Leather Tote
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Web ID: 939522Be careful with Annabel Ingall bags
Was so disappointed with my Annibel Ingall bag. They used a black patch inside the inner workings of the purse that in combination with a glue they used to stick the patch created a blue stain on my bag. They insisted I stained it even though I told them it was not utilized not even once and stored carefully away in my closet in it's pouch. I had a leathersmith look at it and he confirmed the black patch hidden right behind the leather where the blue stain was.
Straps wear fast!
I bought this bag in January after eying it for a few years. I loved it, but after a few months of use the straps have started to fray significantly, and I'm worried about them breaking altogether. I haven't ever put a laptop in this bag, so it's mostly from an iPad or water bottle. Nothing remotely heavy!
PERFECT!
This back is perfect for the girl who lives an unpredictable always on the go life! It is big enough to fit everything you need (laptop, clothes, shoes, makeup) but not bulky and too oversized where you feel like you're carrying a mini suitcase around. Must have for sure!
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Color dyes hands - Will be returning
I ordered this in black. After one use my hands were dyed black from the interior (no lining!). I will be returning this. The cost is not worth the trouble.
Gorgeous but flimsy
I was so excited to find a tote large enough to carry my laptop to and from the office (and one that wasn't covered in logos!). Purchased in February and by June the straps were wearing away - I'm one commute away from the straps completely ripping away from the bag and rendering this very expensive bag useless to me. Very poorly constructed, which is a shame as it's a beautiful bag and would be perfect otherwise. Can't recommend it to carry anything heavier than a water bottle!
Perfect Work Day to Day Bag
This bag is perfect, I highly recommend. It is a great bag to transition from the work day to evening. It fits gym clothes, laptop etc. The only negative, is that the straps cannot stand heavy items for constant periods of time.
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Love it, but it’s not perfect
Initially I was very happy with this navy blue bag. It’s not too heavy and holds anything I need it to easily. In 6 months of use the straps are starting to break at the base of the bag - the leather is cracking. Also the interior of the bag is shedding leather “lint” all over anything inside the bag. I’m not sure how to handle either issue.
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My Everyday Bag
This bag fits pretty much everything. I've had my gym clothes, sneakers, a water bottle, laptop, notebook and more in there! I love the feel of the leather--and it is surprisingly durable. I have spilled a traveler mug of coffee in there and the bag survived while my iPhone did not. My only wish is that there were a version with a zipper so I could feel comfortable bringing it on a plane! Otherwise, it's a perfect bag for daily use.
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I am a huge fan of these bags but unfortunately, just as you've experienced, I've had the same problem. Over the years I've purchased two bags and in both cases the straps have frayed early on. I emailed someone at Annabel Ingall and told them how this has happened with two of their bags and I was told that they would look into this - I really hope they do.