
Lastly, there’s no better testament to item quality and longevity than finding an old bag in excellent condition. The older leathers also feel different from those in-stores now even for the same styles – I don’t know what the difference is exactly, but it feels less treated/coated. Personally, I prefer buying such bags on the second-hand market for greater color and style selection, plus added character.

These also were the most popular colors that I came across in my search – British tan (the caramel brown), navy, red, hunter green (love it), black, and dark chocolate brown (not pictured above)…


Image sources: my own, Google images, and here
