With its elegantly flowing silhouette, this crescent bag successfully bridges the stylistic gap between a sling bag and a hobo bag, showcasing a design that has been thought through down to the last detail. For example, using classic saddlery techniques, the edges of the shoulder strap are edged with a narrow strip of smooth leather using a whip stitch—a tried-and-true technique for decoratively protecting the raw edges of the strap. The edges of the bag’s body are also edged with a narrow strip of smooth leather using a saddler’s stitch, which ensures the bag retains its shape over time. At the same time, the smooth leather strips create a beautiful contrast to the suede leather of the bag’s body.

And while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, functionality is, so to speak, right there in plain sight: While the vegetable-tanned cowhide leather feels pleasantly soft in the hand, its inherent durability ensures the shoulder bag’s suitability for everyday use. Finished as velvety-warm suede, the surface will develop a distinctive sheen with every use—a sheen that tells the story of a life lived on your own terms. The adjustable shoulder strap gives you the freedom to wear the bag as a shoulder bag or a crossbody bag, depending on the occasion, your outfit, and your mood. The metal zipper opens the bag to reveal a single main compartment lined with tightly woven cotton twill—striped in light and dark shades, as is typical of O My Bag. And while the spacious main compartment—which widens toward the bottom—casually holds your essentials, from your cell phone and e-reader to your wallet and handkerchief, a leather-trimmed zippered pocket and a slip pocket make it easy to keep small items organized.

Support trade, not aid. Under this motto, Paulien Wesselink founded her label O My Bag to produce bags with respect for the environment and people. The design is created at the company headquarters in Amsterdam, while production takes place in Kolkata, India - a conscious decision to offer local producers and their families fair wages and access to the global market.

The bags from O My Bag are characterized by a clear, functional style that is timelessly contemporary and corresponds to the durability of the material from which they are made: high-quality, vegetable-tanned leather. For Paulien Wesselink, leather is still a sensible option due to its low environmental impact, provided that it is tanned chrome-free and dyed with natural raw materials. GOTS-certified cotton is also used, but the label is also open to innovative materials: since 2021, O My Bag has been making bags and wallets from AppleSkin™, a vegan leather alternative.

The black bag may rub off on light-coloured clothing and materials.