It stands on my desk like a small piece of furniture and the push-lock still opens with one thumb after two months. The ivory is a real ivory, not chalk white.

Nova Structured Handbag
Stands on its own, in every sense
4.5 · 2 reviews$149.00$223.50
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· Carry style
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- Framed body holds its trapezoid line empty or packed
- Push-lock closure opens with one hand
- Leather-wrapped centre divider keeps contents in place
- Flat metal feet protect the base when you set it down
- Fits an iPad mini, large phone, card case and cosmetic pouch
Free tracked shipping over $120 · 30-day returns
- Dispatch
- Within 24 hours
- Delivery
- 5-9 working days
- Returns
- 30 days free returns
Specification
| Dimensions | 29 x 20 x 12 cm (W x H x D), handle drop 9 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 740 g |
| Material | Full-grain top-layer cowhide over a firm frame, gold-tone hardware |
| Color | Ivory / Black / Camel |
| Variant | Colour: Ivory, Black, Camel |
| Packaging | 1 cotton dust bag and 1 kraft gift box |
| Origin | Designed in Guangdong, made in China |
| Assembly | No assembly, ships in shape-keeping tissue |
Using it
- Open the push-lock with a thumb press, not a pull
- Keep the tissue in the body when storing so the frame holds its line
- Empty the bag fully once a week so the frame is not stressed asymmetrically
Care
- Wipe the frame hardware with a dry cloth after rain
- Feed the leather around the frame corners with balm twice a year
Please note
- Do not sit heavy objects on the bag in storage, which bends the frame
- Never machine wash or dry clean
- Keep solvents and alcohol hand-gel away from the edge finish
30 days free returns
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What is covered
- Item unused, undamaged and in its original dust bag and box
- Request started within 30 days of delivery, with order number and photos
- Return shipping on non-defective items is paid by the buyer
What is not
- Items marked, scuffed or creased through use
- Final-sale and clearance pieces
- Requests beyond the 30-day window
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Carried and rated
4.5 out of 5 · every review is from a completed order
4.5
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The frame keeps its line beautifully. I wish the handle were a touch longer for shoulder carry, but as a hand-held structured bag it is excellent.
Before you ask
Nova questions, answered
01Will the frame warp?
The frame is steel under the leather and tested through thousands of open-close cycles. Store it upright with the tissue in the body and it keeps its trapezoid line indefinitely.
02How does the push-lock work?
Press the knob with your thumb and the lock releases - no pulling, no twisting. It re-seats with a click when you close the frame.
03Does it fit an iPad mini?
Yes, alongside a large phone, a card case and a cosmetic pouch. A full-size iPad does not fit; the frame will not close over it.
04Is ivory hard to keep clean?
Ivory full-grain wipes clean easily and takes cream polish well. It patinas slightly warmer over the first year, which most owners come to like.
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