I needed a backpack, not a shoulder bag (thanks desk-job shoulder pain) that could work all day without worrying about getting tossed around a bit, that could keep things organized and accessible, and that ideally didn't make me look like a truant 18-year old or someone who'd recently stumbled off the Pacific Crest Trail. This bag has ticked all of those boxes, is beautiful to look at, has been complimented non-stop since it arrived, and frankly looks (and smells) amazing. The attention to detail in the design (nylon under the leather strap helps spread the weight and I assume will support longevity, but also still looks really nice), and the quality of material are obvious. I'm still adjusting to slightly less capacity than my old Mary Poppins teacher bag, but I've been carrying a 14in laptop, full size notebook, cords, water bottle, curricular materials and assorted odds and ends all over the city in this for a little over a week, and not only have I carried everything I needed comfortably, I've looked like a chic professional while doing so.