Shoes

[SIU Mom]

My TSV was delivered today. I love the color of the bag, of course. I think it's a true red, but a co-worker asked me if it was an orange-red because from where she was sitting it looked orange to her at first. Another co-worker and I never saw orange, so I'm sticking with true red. It looks like it's sturdy and will hold up with day-to-day use. I like how deep the outside pocket is.

That being said, it's going back tomorrow! The best way I can describe it is it's a leather bag that looks like coated canvas. It is not the quality of the Florentine, Dillen II, or pebbled leathers I love. And the cost of the TSV is in the same price range as some very nice leather bags. It's lightweight, if that was the intention. I still think the price is too high. And the straps are another problem for me. If they were attached like the straps on the Colette tote they would fall out of the way when you're trying to get in the bag.

Attached is a pic of the TSV next to the Colette tote, and a pic of a close-up of the leather of the Colette tote next to the TSV.

I think this TSV is going to get very mixed reviews.

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