Monica Botkier began designing handbags in 2003 after working in the fashion industry for many years. As a photographer, she was always in need of functional, high-quality bags that wouldn’t look out of place in the high fashion world she worked in. And so, Botkier was born, and I couldn’t be more thankful.
It isn’t that often that I have the opportunity to review a handbag that I own, because truth be told, I just don’t own that many. My taste is more expensive than my budget allows, and I am very very picky.
But this mini duffle captured my heart (and my wallet) almost immediately because of its undeniable good looks and high versatility. Held by the dual handles, it looks something like a tiny briefcase, with a classic vintage vibe, but slinging it over your shoulder gives it a slouchy, rocker look.
The black lambskin is about as soft and supple as you can imagine, but all the buckles and straps give the bag an edgy air. I love the easy access front pocket; the clasp detail hides a magnetic self closure that makes getting to your keys a breeze.
The two side straps aren’t just for show. They tighten or loosen to give the interior more or less room, depending on your needs, and the shoulder strap winds through hidden loops on the bottom to make the bag into a super small satchel perfect for a night out.
The interior is twill-lined, and contains a zipper pocket and three patch pockets for your cell phone, pens, and whatnot. The combination of organizational options and size variability on the Sasha make it an easy choice to take you from work to where ever in functional style. Priced between $260 and $525, depending on the color, the Sasha is a fabulous investment bag for women who want a lot of bag for their buck.
More Features Of The Botkier Sasha Small Duffle
- 12.5″ x 6″ x 5″ size
- 6″ dual handle drop
- Removable shoulder strap
