Any husband knows anything with a cord or a plug makes a bad birthday gift. But it’s the really great husbands that show the sort of gift-giving flair mine did on Friday, when he presented me with this beautiful Oroton Lido tote bag. I had no clue he planned to buy me a handbag for my birthday, while he knew only a stunning designer purse would do.
The first thing that struck me about this tote was its incredibly soft pebbled finish. That’s thanks to the cashmere leather, which feels as indulgent as the name suggests. The basic black really makes the gleaming silver hardware pop, but it’s also available in tan if you prefer. A deep front pocket closes with Oroton’s signature O clasp, a chic accent which seems so much classier than any nameplate or signature fabric. The drawstring design gives the Lido a slouchy profile, which is dressed up with belted accented and silver baubles.
The drawstring’s a little fiddly for my liking, so I haven’t knotted it very often. The leather patch tends to keep things in place, and the magnetic snap bridge inside offers enough security. The interior is a generous space, lined with hard-wearing signature print fabric. One side wall comes with a zippered pocket, while the other has a cell phone pouch and a larger slip for an iPod or PDA.
The whip-stitched handles look stunning but they’re a little shorter than I’d like. With my tiny build I can wear them over my shoulder, but only just. The Lido also comes with a longer shoulder strap, which I think I’ll attach for my next shopping spree!
More Features of This Oroton Leather Tote Bag
- Protective feet on the base
- Measures 15.7 x 11 x 6 3 inches
- Comes in a dustbag
