Cambridge Satchel Company

[Caffeine]

any updates on the timing? i've been waiting for 4 months....thank you.

 

[Antigone]

I have the red 15" and ordered the mustard 14".

 

[SMKelly]

OMG, WHY must you tell me about these lovelies! I only make so much money as an editor!

 

[Meg]

I see these everywhere in London. Definitely very cute in the bright colors but I actually like the Kate Spade satchels as well (though probably not crafted as well). For me, the bags are a bit overdone but I can understand that's down to my location.

 

[misspistol]

Antigone, can you post pics/your opinion on the leather when you get them? I'm a tad jealous

 

[Antigone]

^Hi! I will post a pic of my bag later. Re: the leather, this blog entry summarizes my exact thoughts about it:

http://melvelscloset.blogspot.com/search/label/cambridge satchel

That's not my blog by the way.

 

[Caffeine]

I have the same size and colour as the above photo and its wearing well. It's pretty much an indestructible forever bag that I plan on giving to my kids as a cute retro school bag years from now. I have a feeling the leather is only going to get nicer as it ages. It's a little stiff right now. It took FOREVER to arrive- like 9 weeks shipped to Australia. But it was worth it.

Sylphide, did they send you the tracking number when it was shipped? Further, was it sent after a month? They stated on the website that they would ship within a month, but it's been a month and I haven't heard a single word from them. I sent two inquiry emails but there was no response whatsoever...is the customer service this bad?

 

[softgrey]

this trend is def taking hold in NYC...
esp in the neon colours...
*the neon is hard to miss...so it's hard not to notice...

i'm surprised that this thread isn't getting more action really...?!

 

[leyla m.]

i actually quite like the neon coloured versions, not too fond of the regular colours though.
the bag itself is super rigid which is my only hold back right now

 

[ChrissyM]

i actually quite like the neon coloured versions, not too fond of the regular colours though.
the bag itself is super rigid which is my only hold back right now

the rigidity is kind of what's holding me back on these too actually...
though i have to confess i haven't actually seen one in person

i think the bright colors are really fun but wonder if they'll transition well into fall winter...

love the idea of getting one monogrammed though

 

[gimmethatbag]

I really want one as a school bag, but I'm concerned about the strength of the straps 'cuz I stuff a ton of crapola in my bag. I'd definitely get the 15-inch. Can anyone who has one provide some info about the strength of the straps?

 

[emailme.]

bag is sturdy but its not very roomy. the way its made, a 15-inch is more like 13 inch inside. Like I said its rigid which is a good thing and a bad thing in this situation.

 

[gimmethatbag]

I ordered mine. 15" classic in purple with my initials embossed in silver.

 

[ChrissyM]

oooh sounds nice! post a pic when you get it please!

 

[littleblacksheep]

I ordered mine. 15" classic in purple with my initials embossed in silver.

That sounds gorgeous! Can't wait to see a pic too