This yet-another-woven-bag with the plain leather accentuates the details of the contrasting woven design, which is not actually woven but a series of knots and loops. If this design was all over it would be too much and distracting. The thick banded shoulder strap though is something to ooh and ahhh over. A boring detail, yes, but how many bags do you have permanently stored in your closet due to uncomfortable straps?Another huge huge plus is the weight, like feather! This bigger than average bag is 20" by 15" with a forgiving 9" drop on the straps. For all this function, comfort and style, you are paying for - at $2500 I find it a bit hard to swallow