Eventually satchels somewhat disappeared so I figured it was time to get one. Choosing the perfect colour proved to be a difficult task though. Pastel and white were out of the question as I’m a total stain magnet, neon hurts my eyes so I bypassed them completely and black just seemed too obvious so I was stuck. Eventually I settled on the 11” Haircalf Pocket Leather Satchel in navy.
I ordered this Cambridge Satchel from John Lewis so I assumed like an absolute idiot that it would come beautifully packaged and would feel utterly luxurious. I was completely disappointed when I tore open the John Lewis packaging only to find the new bag sitting inside plastic wrapping. It actually made me feel like I had purchased a bag from Primark rather than one that cost 3 figures.
Once I got over the initial disappointment I was rather overjoyed with the bag. It’s sturdy, well made and it does actually come with a dust bag but it’s hidden inside the satchel itself. The navy blue colour of it is absolutely perfect despite it being a fairly boring (it’s still more exciting than black though!) colour.
The added details of the little bike logo on the hardware as well as the proper The Cambridge Satchel logo on the back of the bag make this satchel a little more special than your bog standard bag. I like brands that are subtle (which is why I absolutely detest Louis Vuitton bags) so a cheeky little logo here and there is right up my street.
One thing I didn’t consider prior to purchasing this bag is how irritating it would be to open and close it. If you’re standing at the checkout in a store and are trying to dig out your purse from this bag you can guarantee you’re going to annoy a lot of people.
It’s a little fiddly to open but, so long as you don’t need to access anything quickly, it’s all very cute. Some of the Cambridge Satchels come with a magnetic closure so fortunately this isn’t an issue that affects every single bag they offer.
Overall I love this Cambridge satchel however, I’m not entirely sure it was worth the 3 figure price tag. Don’t get me wrong it’s a great bag but I feel like you can find similar quality in the likes of Topshop for a fraction of the price.
I imagine the price reflects the fact these bags are handmade but if you’re in the market for a satchel and are on a tight budget I wouldn’t fall over yourself for a Cambridge Satchel. I’m happy with my pick but I do wish I shopped around a little more. Oh well, it’s pretty and functional, what more could I want?
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