Caterina leather bucket bag

I just want to share what an amazing bag this is. I have always been a Fossil fan: watches and bags in particular. And for a while I was looking for a black leather bag for every day use that feels substantial and luxurious. Everything in the market is either too expensive (read Coach) or too showy (read MK) or just plain underwhelming (read J Crew). When I saw this bag, it struck me by its simplicity and sheer elegance. I was also happy to see that it is lined. A genuine leather bag without a lining doesn’t cut it for me, I am afraid. I was a bit worried about the shininess of the leather in the picture but took a chance and didn’t regret it. The bag is understated but classy and elegant. I loved the design so much I bought it in the burgundy color too and it's a winner. What I’m trying to say, folks, is that this a wonderful bag that comes with all the trappings of quality: beautiful genuine leather, muted hardware and a nice lining. It doesn’t came with a protective cloth bag though, but I inspected it from all sides and it's spotless. Thank you, Fossil, for always delivering on quality!

I am a larger woman, about 210 lbs and 5’ 7” tall and I don’t have the crossbody strap fully extended. This bag retails for 288.00 on Fossil website…I may order the brown one as well. The lining is light grey/black woven design and has two slip pockets and one zip pocket inside, outside has a hidden pocket in one of the side seams…convenient for phone, etc. The crossbody strap can be removed but the smaller one cannot. It’s a must have, in my opinion.