Kenneth Cole REACTION Colombian Leather Slim Single Compartment
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Description
Product Description Carry your business essentials neatly organized in this 'Risky Business' luxurious Kenneth Cole Reaction Colombian leather flapover business messenger bag. Loaded with features including a spacious fully lined interior, a large main compartment that can fit laptops with up to a 15.6-inch screen, a full-length zipper accessory pocket, two open top organizational pockets, and a rear exterior open top pocket for easy access to frequently needed items. Travel comfortably with a padded, adjustable shoulder strap that extends 60 inches. The perfect slim leather messenger bag for the modern traveler. Please note that the leather used in crafting this bag is a natural cowhide that is minimally treated. As a result each bag will be slightly different and have its own unique characteristics. You will notice imperfections and color variations in the leather. This is made of 100% genuine full grain Colombian leather; no substitute leathers were used and no split leathers were used. Size: 15.0” L x 11.0” H x 3.0” D. Weigh: 2.2 lbs. Backed by a manufacturer lifetime limited warranty. Keep your belongings, and yourself, stylishly organized with Kenneth Cole’s lovely messenger bag. Contrast stitching accents its rich leather body, while a short handle and long, adjustable strap keep your carrying options open. The flap closure opens up to reveal a roomy main compartment, complete with a full-length zipper pocket for your smaller necessities. Front gusseted pockets include a cell phone pocket to keep it handy and within reach.
Details
Product details Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Product Dimensions : 15 x 3 x 11 inches; 2.2 Pounds Item model number : 524545 Department : unisex-adult Date First Available : September 24, 2025 Manufacturer : Kenneth Cole Reaction ASIN : B000VZ8ZO2 Best Sellers Rank: #203,672 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #90 in Messenger Bags Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,355)
Customer reviews
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perfect for school/work
My husband bought this for me and I absolutely love it. I desperately needed a replacement for my timbuk2 messenger bag, which is unwieldy, uncomfortable, ugly, and always ruins my clothiers because I am a klutz and the velcro snags me all the time. When I first saw the picture of this bag online I was worried about a few things: I thought that it would look too masculine, I wanted an over-the-shoulder bag with two straps and I thought this would be uncomfortable to carry around all day, and I was worried about that it wouldn't carry everything I needed. I was wrong about all of these. The bag is gorgeous and definitely not too masculine for my personal tastes. I have already received several compliments on the way it looks. As a friend noted, "its classic". The bag is a deep brown (much darker than in the picture), the leather is very soft and nicely distressed, and overall it has beautiful clean lines. The strap is very sturdy and wraps around the bottom (under the leather) so the weight is distributed evenly. The strap adjusts and I have it hanging more at purse level rather than carrying across my body like a messenger bag, which is more comfortable for me and I imagine more comfortable for some other women too. I am a grad student and a teacher so I usually need to drag enough stuff around with me to get through a day of teaching and taking classes. This bag comfortably fits my 13" laptop, a large notebook, some folders, my phone, my wallet, a rather large pencil box, my makeup bag, my iPod and headphones, a water bottle, a snack, a kindle, my glasses case, a change purse, two smaller note pads, and some other random small things. For what I need, it is absolutely perfect. That being said, it has a few minor drawbacks - Maybe I am just an idiot, but with all the stuff I put in there, I find that getting the snaps to line up takes a few extra seconds. I have to actually line them up before they click in place. Once they are in place they will hold all day, but I have to make sure I have everything in my bag stacked in a particular way then line the snaps up by hand. They magnets don't catch each other on their own. - There are some great pockets and slots on the inside, but I wish there was at least one more pocket that had a zipper. The only pocket with a zipper is the largest pocket that lines the inner wall of the bag. You could easily fit some folders in there but its impractical for change, my headphones, or any of the other smaller things that I want to be able to locate easily. I have to carry these things in a small bag or other container, which actually has worked really well because everything is organized, but I still would like to have a place for change instead of carrying around a change purse. -The bag does not have a lot of inner structure. If I put it on the floor without my computer or a notebook to hold it up, it will sag and flop over. I usually hang it up so it has not been an issue, but I can see how it might be a problem if someone is looking for something more along the lines of a tote bag. Like I said, these are minor issues to me. The quality of the interior, exterior, strap, stitching, etc. are very high and I imagine I will have this for many years to come. I would highly recommend this.
My husband bought this for me and I absolutely love it. I desperately needed a replacement for my timbuk2 messenger bag, which is unwieldy, uncomfortable, ugly, and always ruins my clothiers because I am a klutz and the velcro snags me all the time. When I first saw the picture of this bag online I was worried about a few things: I thought that it would look too masculine, I wanted an over-the-shoulder bag with two straps and I thought this would be uncomfortable to carry around all day, and I was worried about that it wouldn't carry everything I needed. I was wrong about all of these. The bag is gorgeous and definitely not too masculine for my personal tastes. I have already received several compliments on the way it looks. As a friend noted, "its classic". The bag is a deep brown (much darker than in the picture), the leather is very soft and nicely distressed, and overall it has beautiful clean lines. The strap is very sturdy and wraps around the bottom (under the leather) so the weight is distributed evenly. The strap adjusts and I have it hanging more at purse level rather than carrying across my body like a messenger bag, which is more comfortable for me and I imagine more comfortable for some other women too. I am a grad student and a teacher so I usually need to drag enough stuff around with me to get through a day of teaching and taking classes. This bag comfortably fits my 13" laptop, a large notebook, some folders, my phone, my wallet, a rather large pencil box, my makeup bag, my iPod and headphones, a water bottle, a snack, a kindle, my glasses case, a change purse, two smaller note pads, and some other random small things. For what I need, it is absolutely perfect. That being said, it has a few minor drawbacks - Maybe I am just an idiot, but with all the stuff I put in there, I find that getting the snaps to line up takes a few extra seconds. I have to actually line them up before they click in place. Once they are in place they will hold all day, but I have to make sure I have everything in my bag stacked in a particular way then line the snaps up by hand. They magnets don't catch each other on their own. - There are some great pockets and slots on the inside, but I wish there was at least one more pocket that had a zipper. The only pocket with a zipper is the largest pocket that lines the inner wall of the bag. You could easily fit some folders in there but its impractical for change, my headphones, or any of the other smaller things that I want to be able to locate easily. I have to carry these things in a small bag or other container, which actually has worked really well because everything is organized, but I still would like to have a place for change instead of carrying around a change purse. -The bag does not have a lot of inner structure. If I put it on the floor without my computer or a notebook to hold it up, it will sag and flop over. I usually hang it up so it has not been an issue, but I can see how it might be a problem if someone is looking for something more along the lines of a tote bag. Like I said, these are minor issues to me. The quality of the interior, exterior, strap, stitching, etc. are very high and I imagine I will have this for many years to come. I would highly recommend this.
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Finely Designed Bag
I had other messenger bags in the past which I bought from standard retail stores. The biggest difference between this bag and the others is the intentional design that is finely crafted for the user in mind. There are many things about it which makes the use of the bag very convenient and correctly placed. I've gotten plenty of compliments about it already and I'm glad I spent the money that it cost. The leather is amazing. It still has that "fresh" leather smell after a few weeks of having it. The design of the leather is raw and appealing. When you go beyond the leather and open the bag, the inside structure is very finely stitched and put together beautifully. There is a clear separation from the leather and the inside material (which i'm assuming is a sort of polyurethane.) I'm stating this because my previous bags had nothing of that sort! The length of the strap is designed so that the bag won't be hanging too low. My old bags straps were usually very long and they would lose their grip and automatically make the strap get longer. And I usually didn't notice this and it looks very sloppy when your bag is hanging below your hips. Also, my old bag buckles (at the end of the bag strap) started to move the more I used the bag. Kenneth Cole just stitched the bag buckles close to the straps so that won't happen. These small things makes a difference! I've read in other reviews that the size of the bag is smaller than expected. Personally, I like the size. It's true that you can't carry a lot with you (for school, for example), but this bag isn't meant to carry a lot. This bag is meant to be used for work. I'll carry my lunch, a binder, a book and maybe my umbrella. It fits everything that I need in a very nicely designed package. The other "issue" with this bag is that I'm afraid of throwing it around like my older cheap bags which i didn't have care about. I spent about $125 on this bag, and I feel like I need to take care of it. I guess that's just my personal issue. :) For something as simple as a bag, Kenneth Cole has gone a long way to design something that it practical and attractive. It's definitely worth the money and I'm assuming I should be able to use this bag for at least 2 years.
I had other messenger bags in the past which I bought from standard retail stores. The biggest difference between this bag and the others is the intentional design that is finely crafted for the user in mind. There are many things about it which makes the use of the bag very convenient and correctly placed. I've gotten plenty of compliments about it already and I'm glad I spent the money that it cost. The leather is amazing. It still has that "fresh" leather smell after a few weeks of having it. The design of the leather is raw and appealing. When you go beyond the leather and open the bag, the inside structure is very finely stitched and put together beautifully. There is a clear separation from the leather and the inside material (which i'm assuming is a sort of polyurethane.) I'm stating this because my previous bags had nothing of that sort! The length of the strap is designed so that the bag won't be hanging too low. My old bags straps were usually very long and they would lose their grip and automatically make the strap get longer. And I usually didn't notice this and it looks very sloppy when your bag is hanging below your hips. Also, my old bag buckles (at the end of the bag strap) started to move the more I used the bag. Kenneth Cole just stitched the bag buckles close to the straps so that won't happen. These small things makes a difference! I've read in other reviews that the size of the bag is smaller than expected. Personally, I like the size. It's true that you can't carry a lot with you (for school, for example), but this bag isn't meant to carry a lot. This bag is meant to be used for work. I'll carry my lunch, a binder, a book and maybe my umbrella. It fits everything that I need in a very nicely designed package. The other "issue" with this bag is that I'm afraid of throwing it around like my older cheap bags which i didn't have care about. I spent about $125 on this bag, and I feel like I need to take care of it. I guess that's just my personal issue. :) For something as simple as a bag, Kenneth Cole has gone a long way to design something that it practical and attractive. It's definitely worth the money and I'm assuming I should be able to use this bag for at least 2 years.
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Fantastic bag for an excellent price
I had been searching for a bag here in Australia. The problem is that bags in this country are expensive and not of a very high quality. I ordered the Kenneth Cole bag based on previous reviews and for its price. Even including international shipping the bag was still more than 50% cheaper than any bag here. I was immensely pleased by the quality of the stitching and how soft the leather is. It's a bag that works well for casual use, such as walking and commuting, and yet still looks good for professional use. It safely stows my 15 inch MacBook Pro. The canvas stap is very durable and does not look out of place against the black leather. I like the magnetic clasp. While it may not be secure, I prefer it to the loud "snick" when using metal or plastic clasps. If you do not have too much weight in the bag, the handle works well. However, too much weight can cause th bag to slip forward, and can make it awkward to hold with the handle. Some people may not like that, but I just use the strap and don't have any difficulties. There are two compartments under the flap. I use the smaller one towards the rear to store a book or my IPad and the front compartment to store larger books and papers. The compartment in the back of the bag is handy to store a small umbrella, snacks, or a book. And the two small pockets have been great for holding headphones, pens, and small cables. This is definitely one of the best messenger bags I have ever owned and would not hesitate in recommending it to others.
I had been searching for a bag here in Australia. The problem is that bags in this country are expensive and not of a very high quality. I ordered the Kenneth Cole bag based on previous reviews and for its price. Even including international shipping the bag was still more than 50% cheaper than any bag here. I was immensely pleased by the quality of the stitching and how soft the leather is. It's a bag that works well for casual use, such as walking and commuting, and yet still looks good for professional use. It safely stows my 15 inch MacBook Pro. The canvas stap is very durable and does not look out of place against the black leather. I like the magnetic clasp. While it may not be secure, I prefer it to the loud "snick" when using metal or plastic clasps. If you do not have too much weight in the bag, the handle works well. However, too much weight can cause th bag to slip forward, and can make it awkward to hold with the handle. Some people may not like that, but I just use the strap and don't have any difficulties. There are two compartments under the flap. I use the smaller one towards the rear to store a book or my IPad and the front compartment to store larger books and papers. The compartment in the back of the bag is handy to store a small umbrella, snacks, or a book. And the two small pockets have been great for holding headphones, pens, and small cables. This is definitely one of the best messenger bags I have ever owned and would not hesitate in recommending it to others.
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Excellent Messenger Bag
I have had this product for over a month now and absolutely love it. Having had multiple messengers bags in the past (more expensive/cheaper), this bag has exceeded quality and functionality over others. Pros: Very comfortable, even when fully loaded, the padding on the strap although thin, seems to work better than large padding I have previously owned. And I really fill my bag up (15" macbook, 15" Lenovo, iPad, MTG decks, dice, binders/notebooks, charger, drink, umbrella, and other miscellaneous items at the same time). Feels and smells great like true leather. Can hold tons of things. Very stylish, I have had numerous comments on how nice the bag is, especially bell boys. The clips on the front are secure and easy to open (once you get use to it). Accessory compartments are large and perfect for chargers/mice/MTG decks :) The rear/open pocket is perfect for an umbrella and drink/easy access items, larger than a normal bag. Zippers are still in tact and working great, I am notorious for yanking zippers in an awkward direction, causing them to break, but this bag has held up perfect. Ladies will think its a very expensive bag when its actually a decent price. Cons: The excess leather strap on the clips has curled outward. The laptop is insecure if you do not zip the main compartment, the corners can get dinged... make sure to take the time to always zip it shut no matter the hurry your in (probably only an issue for larger 15" laptops).
I have had this product for over a month now and absolutely love it. Having had multiple messengers bags in the past (more expensive/cheaper), this bag has exceeded quality and functionality over others. Pros: Very comfortable, even when fully loaded, the padding on the strap although thin, seems to work better than large padding I have previously owned. And I really fill my bag up (15" macbook, 15" Lenovo, iPad, MTG decks, dice, binders/notebooks, charger, drink, umbrella, and other miscellaneous items at the same time). Feels and smells great like true leather. Can hold tons of things. Very stylish, I have had numerous comments on how nice the bag is, especially bell boys. The clips on the front are secure and easy to open (once you get use to it). Accessory compartments are large and perfect for chargers/mice/MTG decks :) The rear/open pocket is perfect for an umbrella and drink/easy access items, larger than a normal bag. Zippers are still in tact and working great, I am notorious for yanking zippers in an awkward direction, causing them to break, but this bag has held up perfect. Ladies will think its a very expensive bag when its actually a decent price. Cons: The excess leather strap on the clips has curled outward. The laptop is insecure if you do not zip the main compartment, the corners can get dinged... make sure to take the time to always zip it shut no matter the hurry your in (probably only an issue for larger 15" laptops).
