Leather cross body bag

[Gullane]

I’m looking for a bag that’s big enough for my phone, keys and a few odds and ends, between an a5 and a4 notepad size. I’d like it in tan leather, with a long strap and up to around £200. I don’t fancy a satchel, just a plain or tooled leather classic stand-up-to-being-carted-about-a-bit and-and-age-well bag.

I’d rather not have logos all over the place - despite my work bag being a Mulberry, it is a very battered and ancient Bayswater - bought years ago from a friend who wanted a newer version. I like that quite simple style.

Any ideas would be welcome please!

Ally Capellino - if I had the money!

Fossil! I have one I use all the time.

I have the Emma and I love it but they have a few options each season. If you don't want a clear logo the key is removable.

Fiona

Emma

Oo Ally Capellino bags are loooooovely, I didn’t know the brand at all but will now off to stalk Naughty Pidgin’s nest for pocket friendly options 😊

Thank you for the Fossil ideas too!

Have a look at John Lewis own brand - I got similar from there about 6 yrs ago for about £100 and it has done really well.

Bolla Bags - a UK company. Rate the quality highly.

You can get some lovely leather bags in TK Max for around £50 similar to your description. Radley also have some nice bags that are in your price range when they have their (frequent) sales on.

Maybe not your style but I love scaramanga.

Modaliu have some lovely cross body bags reduced at the moment. I can vouch for the leather quality I bought a Pippa bag in the sale and it's lovely

Either Village England or Mimi Berry are my go-tos for bags. Bother are lovely British brands and their leather quality is amazing - but at a much lower price point than Mulberry!

Toast have a few cross body bags this season, maybe worth a look, no logos either thankfully!

I have just purchased a black cross-body bag from Osprey. I don't use cross body bags as a rule but have a small one for weekends away city breaks etc. It was looking very battered and scruffy so treated myself as I am going to Barcelona for a few days and need something secure! (ie. cross body) I went to the Osprey outlet and paid £125 for one reduced from £200. It has two zipped compartments and an open middle section, lovely leather and comfortable for travelling. Also is classic in style so will last a very long time, I hope. I have not bought anything from Osprey before, I am a Mulberry girl, but was really impressed with the staff very knowledgeable and listened to what I wanted before showing me a selection of bags. It was the outlet store but they made sure that once I had chosen the bag , there was one in stock wrapped and packaged as new. Would definitely recommend.

Sorry should say it was the Buckley Cross body, Nappa bag.

Weald Handmade. Very beautiful, simple designs and well made.

Rowallan bags are great, Highly recommend them.

I have a lovely one from white stuff although it might be a bit small for you but I find it fits everything in.