The vegetable-tanned cowhide used to craft this bag boasts the distinctive character typical of the material, yet feels so velvety soft in your hand and against your body that it could give a Schmuseda run for its money. In other words (and Linus from Peanuts would nod in agreement): Never without my handbag! This is undoubtedly a resolution you can stick to in the long run, because the cowhide is naturally hard-wearing and, as a result, durable and reliable. Over time, the naturally grained leather will become part of your life story, developing its own unique patina with a distinctive glow.

Two straps made of strong, exceptionally tensile-resistant saddlery leather further ensure carrying capacity and comfort. You can remove both the adjustable shoulder strap and the shorter carrying strap, allowing you to carry the bag in any way you like: on your shoulder, crossbody, tucked under your arm, or simply in your hand. Meanwhile, the zippered, undivided interior of the handbag smoothly wraps around its contents with its suede-like lining. Thanks to the bag’s generous capacity, you can easily carry A4-sized items inside—a feature that’s useful for both your commute and a shopping trip. And so you don’t have to search for your employee ID, wallet, or cell phone, two interior pockets provide quick access to small items.

Fine leather craftsmanship is in the blood of the Schmelz family. They are behind the Harold’s brand and have been producing leather bags since 1936, now in its third generation. In the 1950s, the manufactory began cooperating with foreign partners, initially in Italy and later also in Colombia and India. This not only led to the relocation of parts of the production facilities abroad, but also to the brand name Harold’s, under which production was henceforth carried out. The designs are all created at the company's German headquarters near the Hessian metropolis of Frankfurt. The top priorities are well thought-out shapes and functionality, timeless design and, above all, first-class craftsmanship and natural, durable leather. This is the only way to achieve the declared aim of producing "bags for a lifetime". Production takes place primarily in Colombia and India - always taking local conditions into account - and since 2010 also in Obertshausen.

The successful cooperation with a small factory in Colombia has existed since 1985 and involves more than the usual: it is based on statutory employment contracts that offer the workers stable working conditions with security such as health, accident and pension insurance. The majority of employees have therefore been working in the company for more than 20 years and have the relevant specialist knowledge and many years of experience in leather processing. This is not a matter of course in South America's leather goods industry, which is characterized by migrant labor. Equally unusual are the extensive safety regulations, thanks to which the working environment comes close to European standards, for example in terms of acoustics, distances and cleanliness. The majority of the machines used for production also come from Europe. Most of the leather comes from cattle from Colombia, which are kept outdoors all year round, as is customary in South America; for the German site, it comes from Germany. After tanning, the leather surface still shows the natural grain with the traces of an animal's life, such as mosquito bites or small tears, and soon forms the patina typical of leather. Fabrics and metal parts are also produced in close proximity to the Colombian and German sites.

Please note that the bag is unlined, so the velour on the inside may initially give off fluff or rub off, as with other leathers. The dark colour on the outside may rub off on light coloured clothing.