This is the first bag I have owned where the inside is leather rather than some slippery fabric. The gold bar opens with one thumb, so I can get to a card while holding a coffee. It stands up on my desk on its own, which sounds small and is not.

Vesper Flap Satchel
The working bag that still looks like the weekend one
4.8 · 4 reviews$139.00$208.50
Save $69.50
· Carry style
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- 26 cm opening takes a tablet, an A5 notebook and a slim bottle
- Slim gold bar closure presses open with one thumb, no buckle to fight
- Full leather-lined interior with a zipped pocket for cards and keys
- Flat reinforced base keeps the bag standing when you set it down
- Detachable shoulder strap and a rolled top handle for two ways to carry
Free tracked shipping over $120 · 30-day returns
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- Within 24 hours
- Delivery
- 5-9 working days
- Returns
- 30 days free returns
Specification
| Dimensions | 26 x 19 x 11 cm (W x H x D), handle drop 8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 760 g |
| Material | Suede-finished genuine leather, leather-lined flap, gold-tone bar |
| Color | Tan / Espresso |
| Variant | Colour: Tan Suede, Espresso |
| Packaging | 1 cotton dust bag, 1 kraft gift box and 1 spare strap pin |
| Origin | Designed in Guangdong, made in China |
| Assembly | No assembly, the shoulder strap clips on |
Using it
- Set it on a desk or counter by the base and it stays upright while you load it
- Clip the shoulder strap on for commuting and pull it off for dinners
- Use the zipped inner pocket for cards so they do not fall to the bottom
Care
- Brush the suede with a soft dry cloth in one direction
- Wipe the leather lining with a dry cloth, never a wet one
Please note
- Do not overfill it past the flap line, which strains the hinge and the bar
- Do not use leather cream, oil or water on the suede surface
- Keep the gold-tone bar away from perfume and hairspray
30 days free returns
If it is not right, send it back
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
4 verified reviews
Carried and rated
4.8 out of 5 · every review is from a completed order
4.8
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Beautiful leather and the stitched back panel is a lovely detail nobody mentions. I took one star off only because I wish the strap were a little longer on a tall frame, but the bag itself is faultless.
Bought it as a work bag and it has quietly taken over weekends too. The flap keeps its shape after two months of daily use, and the tan has developed a slightly deeper tone at the corners that makes it look loved rather than worn.
The color is exactly as photographed - a warm caramel that works with black, cream and denim. Customer service answered my sizing question the same day. Would buy from this brand again without thinking.
Before you ask
Vesper questions, answered
01Can it hold a 13-inch laptop?
No - Vesper is a mid-size handbag, not a work tote. It holds an iPad mini, a large phone, a card case, keys and a compact umbrella with room to spare. For laptops we would honestly point you elsewhere.
02Is the strap adjustable or detachable?
The shoulder strap adjusts through about 20 cm of range and can be fully detached, leaving the rolled top handle as the only carry option. Hardware is brushed gold-tone brass over steel.
03Will the flap lose its shape?
The flap is cut with the suede's natural nap running to hold its curl. Store the bag upright with the flap closed and it keeps its line. Two years of daily-use samples in our workshop have not collapsed.
04How do I clean the light interior?
The leather interior wipes with a barely damp cloth. We finish the lining so makeup and ink do not soak in immediately, but treat any pen without a cap as an emergency.
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