So, this is basically an update to my post from about 200 days ago titled “Help me choose a gift for myself”. After a long time of contemplating and also buying other stuff first (looking at you, Wishbone Chair), I finally got my “gift” and pulled the trigger on the Flamenco in chocolate. Customer service and shipping were excellent and the bag arrived in a deliciously red box with tomatoes printed on it (Paula’s Ibiza I presume). Upon opening, I immediately noticed the smell of the leather. My partner and I would say that the bag smells like new leather shoes maybe, that’s what it reminded me of anyways. The color and feel of the bag really was divine and my partner immediately said: “yeah that’s the one, that’s the most beautiful bag I’ve seen on you”. I, on the other hand, was disappointed since 1. The bag was smaller than I expected it to be and 2. The strap really cut into my shoulder once I tried putting a book into the bag. Don’t get me wrong, it really fits a lot (even a Nalgene!) but the strap of my Celine for example is way more comfortable. Since I didn’t love it enough I ultimately returned it and I’m now thinking of getting the Puzzle Fold Tote since it seems like an easy grab and go kind of bag. So, my conclusion: if you love the bag definitely go for it. The leather is so so nice and beautiful. It just wasn’t for me, the strap became the biggest turn off in the end. For 2.2k€, I need to be fully convinced! Review over!