This is a very beautiful, versatile bag. It has gotten a lot of compliments and even more use. The design is stylish, and when not staged for sale, it looks nice'n'slouchy. The colour, "Mercuri", is just as it appears in the picture; a cross between medium grey and brown that goes with absolutely everything. The metal rings at the base of the handles alternate dark grey & gold color and add a nice contrast. The lining is sturdy and flexible in a dark brown fabric, with one zipped pocket and two slide-in pockets. I thought the description of the leather's texture as "rugged and luxurious" was a little over the top, but once I held the bag I realized this description fits it to a "t"; it is holding up well against daily use and it really does feel quite sumptuous. The bag measures 31 cm H x 33 cm W (40 cm across the top) x 14 cm D + 23 cm handle drop (12" H x 13" W (15 �" across the top) x 5.5" D + 9" handle drop) and it holds tons. The handles are strong, and the bag weighs about 1.2... Read more