I bought this bag as a gift to myself a couple of weeks ago, and I absolutely love it. The beautiful rich crimson color of the bag itself juxtaposed against the darker burnished red of the strap is gorgeous. And speaking of the strap, it is wonderful to simply snap or unsnap it to create a shorter or longer crossover shoulder strap. The bag is just the right size for me, and the front magnetic snap pocket is very convenient for keys, etc. Several people have noticed this bag, and commented on how beautiful the color and quality of the leather is. I wear a lot of black outerwear, and it complements everything very stylishly. Without a doubt, it's one of the best bags I have ever bought, and I am now a new Cole Haan devotee.

Bought this yesterday and I love it, fabulous quality leather