Komal's Passion LeatherLeather briefcase 18 inch laptop messenger bag for men and women best satchel office bag

I am a professor, so with the academic year around the corner, I decided to upgrade my messenger bag. I shopped around our local stores and everything was at least $300, even after huge discounts. I decided to buy this one because it seemed decent in the photos. It looks better than all the designer bags I saw and the price is great. It smells amazing too (I am saying this because I see so many people complaining about the smell; I went to the office today with this bag, and the entire room smelled like great leatherwork). It has the right compartments, it fits my laptop (it even has a cushioned compartment for my laptop, so I will not be forced to use the cushioned sleeve I used to take with me every day), it has enough space for books, notebooks, etc. I even fit a lamp in it today.Amazing bag! Buy it!

This bag is wonderful. I've bought two of them. To address the two complaints I see in the reviews:1) I haven't noticed a smell other than new leather on either bag, so that must be a random quirk to do with shipping or packing. I've had zero issue with either bag.2) The color is lighter upon receipt of the bag, but that's because the leather darkens to the color shown in the picture with age. Both of mine started darkening within the first month or so. It also softens with age, so the stiffness doesn't stick around.In terms of durability, I used the first bag for over a year and a half, working full time and going to school full time with an hour round trip commute to each, year round. In other words, I never went home. I packed the bag chock full of text books, a laptop and charger, notebooks, a change of clothes and shoes, and school supplies. I also used it as a carry-on multiple times, and packed it to the brim instead of checking a bag (Side note: it's the exact size of the carry-on measuring basket when you board the plane- PERFECT).There were definitely times where this bag carried 50 lbs of books and tech while getting thrown around a grocery store locker room and lugged up and down the university stairwells. After daily use and abuse for over a year and a half, it wasn't until this August that the stitching began to come undone on the top strap and the welding of one of the metal loops connecting the strap to the body of the bag broke open. It was still usable and the damage didn't seem to progress substantially with continued use, so I kept using it every day for a month. I was actually just going to try to find a place to get it fixed, because I love the bag so much, but my better half surprised me with a new one before I had the time to search out a leather repair shop.This new bag is even sturdier than the first, as the place where the stitching had begun to come loose on the shoulder strap has been redesigned, so there is no seam cutting across the strap, and the metal loops connecting the strap to the body are smaller, therefore distributing the weight of the bag's contents more evenly and consistently. I'm keeping the old one, just in case we go on a trip and both need a nice carry-on.I get compliments on this bag every time I start a new class or job, and I don't think I'd be lying if I said "any time I take it anywhere." Men, women, professors, students, landlords, bankers, what-have-you, all love this bag. It's beautiful, and you really can't beat the price. To be honest, I would be willing to spend $200 on this bag. The quality and look are amazing. and the number of pockets, zippers, and dividers make it unbelievably easy to stay organized. None of you know me, but that's really a massive accomplishment when it comes to me, my brain, and my life.

Completely satisfied, and that is a hard badge to earn with me. I was concerned that it would arrive looking much different than the pictured interior and with much cheaper quality but it did not. I loved the look of the leather. Keep in mind there will be some variations due to the nature of leather, but mine arrived as shown. I did treat it with a good wipe of mink oil and a rag to protect it. I love the quality and craftsmanship. I would not hesitate to purchase this many more times if needed. Zippers are of good quality and appear durable. Strap is very adjustable. Color is spotOn. A good solid weight but not heavy. Would make a great gift. Pictured it looks very thin but it expands to easily hold my leather legal sized portfolio and laptop inside without a problem. Perfect.

Absolutely love this bag! The look, the feel, the smell, really durable stitching and hardware. My wife immediately asked how much I spent on it as it easily looks like a $200 messenger bag. It looks like it should contain contents that are much more special and rare than my laptop and couple notebooks. If anybody has a really cool old canvas treasure map hit me up, I need to add it to my contents. 5 stars for this place for sure. So happy with this purchase!

This is a high quality messenger bag, it is beautifully made. I had a small issue with clasp on strap. Reached out to manufacturer AFTER return window and Komal's Passion Leather rectified the situation without hesitation. A+ Customer Service! Would highly recommend this purchase, worth every penny!

Beautiful well made bag but I'm giving only 4 stars due to chemical ODOR. The leather tanning and dye chemical odor is so strong that I'm glad I purchased it 2 months before my scheduled trip. I hope it has aired out enough by then to take it on a plane.