Frye Melissa Zip Satchel Leather Handbag

Absolutely love this Frye bag. Purchased in Cognac color on sale. Color is beautiful. Scuffs easily. I would recommend applying leather conditioner immediately to hydrate and protect leather before use. Shipping was fast. This is my fourth Frye bag. Highly recommend Frye brand.

GORGEOUSIf you are a Frye fan and like a rugged, distressed bag and don't need a lot of compartments, you will like this bag. I lusted over this bag in Ice for years after spotting a lady carrying one through the airport. I have several pairs of Frye boots, but for some reason I couldn't bring myself to pay the cost on this bag. Finally did it a few months ago.I. Love. It. The color is gorgeous, and it's getting 'beaten up' nicely. There are no pockets other than the ones on the wall of the satchel, they are fairy flat and small slide-in style with one larger zip pocket. I don't carry a lot of small, loose stuff in my bag, so it works. If you're someone who does, or wants things very organized, you'll probably hate it.The quality is, of course, excellent. Thick, heavy, beautiful leather that feels and smells amazing. Good gusseting, so that the bag retains its shape when you set it down. Roomy interior, well made adjustable and removable strap. Handles will fall flat to the purse if using the strap.This bag will last for a decade or more if you take care of it, and it'll look great doing it. If this is your style, don't hesitate to invest in one of these bags.

Cute, roomy, need to take care of leather but so worth it

Just received my new Frye Melissa Satchel in Ice, and it was love at first sight, touch and smell. This is the perfect bag for me that I've been seeking for a long time. It is so hard these days to find a leather bag that actually looks, feels and smells like good quality leather. I hate Saffiano leather, because it is so thick and rough and no longer resembles leather after it has been so heavily treated. Ice happened to be the color I was looking for, and it was an added bonus that this color was over $100 less expensive than the other colors. Also, though the leather is smooth and soft to the touch, it is very solid and sturdy. For me it is the perfect size, holding all my daily essentials comfortably. My iPad fits easily in it, but my laptop does not. So if this is an issue for you, this may not be your best choice. Another reviewer expressed disappointment that there was no dust bag. But, mine came with a really nice dust bag., It is a thick, soft, cotton flannel that would hold up well in the washer and dryer if needed. Great purchase! Highly recommend. Thanks Amazon!

I researched for a long time - read a gazillion reviews. Yet didn't realize until deciding to keep it - on first full day of use - that there is no outer pocket to slip my phone in for easy access. How could I have missed this detail, or underestimated the convenience of such a thing?! Also, I will definitely have to replace the shoulder strap with something wider - the <1" strap that came with it caused shoulder pain by the end of the day. The short straps aren't really long enough to keep the bag on my shoulder - maybe because I'm tall and not a beanpole 🤷🏻‍♀️ otherwise, it's a beautiful and sturdy bag and it serves the purpose for which it was bought.

All....I don't typically write reviews even though I read them quit frequently to make decisions on products. I have had this bag on my wish list for about a year and every time I would go to order the price would prevent me from moving forward, let's face it...this is a lot to spend on a bag. Well I finally pulled the trigger....and boy was it worth it!! I wish I had gotten it sooner. The color is beautiful (not to dark not to light), I got the dark brown and I LOVE it. So well made, so classic... good for work or casual. Also, my laptop for work fits so I only have to carry ONE bag which is great. Mine also did not come with the Frye logo hanging on the handle but I don't really care about that as I usually remove them (they irritate me) Great shoulder strap for cross body use and just an overall amazing bag, good feeling in the hand, high quality, beautiful leather. So worth the money!! Saving for the wallet that matches now. Do it....do it.....it's worth it.

This handbag was a complete disappointment. It does not look like the picture. The color is not the same as shown. I have looked at this purse several times and hesitated to purchase it , finally did and what a letdown. I am returning it.

Absolutely love this purse. I am so picky about my hand bags. So much so that I will carry a bag that I hate until I find something perfect to purchase. I bought the matching wallet too! Love them! But as I stated in the wallet review: if you are bothered by rustic or worn looks this may not be a good purchase for you. I love and recommend this handbag.