Durable and unique, gorgeous brown leather goods are a lifetime investment.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend? No, I think I want to turn the answer to the Bear Necessities bag. And it’s not gender-restrictive, either. Bear Necessities’ merchandise can double as everyone’s best friend because you’re not just buying a bag, you’re signing up with a potential friend for life, and that made me instantly sell the bag. That and gorgeous leather.
I’ve been dreaming of a brown leather bag for a while because they’re classics and go with everything, so they’re perfect for everyday use. It was just my luck that Bear Necessities decided to send us one. I left the choice up to my editor because who doesn’t love surprises? (Yes, that’s just an excuse for my indecision). She chose cute Kamaiya crossbody bags with whimsical stripes that promised to be the right choice for working women.
The first thing we did when it arrived was, of course, feel the skin, which was super soft and friendly – trust me on this one. It was much larger than I thought in size and had three pockets – the main pocket, the small front pocket and the inside zippered pocket. You know, I like compartments because I like to carry my life on my back. just in case, so a way to organize is a plus for me.
Bear Necessities bags are “designed for a lifetime of regular use and age in a distinctive way”. Made from top-grain pull-up/crazy horse leather in buffalo/cowhide, the material will undergo changes in appearance – the color will shift, there will be marks or battle scars as I prefer them, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to get old with my Bag.
The process has already begun. I’ve been using the bag for about two weeks now and it has wrinkles in some places, random cuts that I suspect my cat has made, and this morning I noticed the first color shift and it made me so happy. The brand said “no two pieces are alike” and even so, I feel like the stories the bags will go through and the changes they will experience will definitely set them apart from their counterparts and add that personal touch. How insanely unique!
Now, this is not a bag I take to work, because as I mentioned earlier, I’m a hoarder so for this purpose it’s a tote bag that will cut it for me – by the way, they sell it too. Everything else? Perfect. I took it to work events, to the vet, to the grocery store, to the mall for dinner – it’s an accessory that can liven up any outfit and keep my essentials safe. I was a bit skeptical that the main pocket is zipped free but the way it wraps around the top I noticed that everything stays super secure.
The Kamaiya bag costs Rs 9,250 and is currently selling for Rs 8,250 on their website, I know it’s pretty expensive but I honestly think it’s worth the investment. I mean, this is a bag for a lifetime – it’s incredibly cool.
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