JCrew Hughes Satchel, Grey leather

This bag is beautifully constructed. Mine was inexplicably late in the mail, but I am surprised I got a pristine piece on final sale!

The origami of it works perfectly. They sent it to me stuffed to the hilt with tissue and dustbag, brass bits still covered in plastic. That alone won me over. 

It's a great size to carry in hand or over the shoulder.  A small but very roomy purse. 

The leather is some sort of saffiano leather, and the colour is a perfect light grey. The satchel is light, with an inside zippered pocket and one slip pocket.

I flattened it a bit, so it sat well.

Love the zipper pulls

Side view, flattened along the seams like a paper bag.

Bottom of bag: I love that the zipper (non-functional) detail is continued along the bottom so neatly and with whole hearted attention to quality and detail!

The saffiano texture of the leather.

And to my delight, when I touched a finger to it, to unzip, it puffed up like a puffer fish, back to its original self:

All puffed up.

A bit awkward to wear on the shoulder puffed up.

Easy and preferable to carry in hand.

Squished back down: love the shape!

Squished. Wearable as a clutch when it's this squished.

And works supremely well on the shoulder, while squished. 

Overall, I love the bag, its craftsmanship and quality. I'm really glad I caught it on sale. Well done, J Crew!