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Found: a manageable bag with real toting capacity. The Melrose Crossbody is painstakingly cast in our signature hand crochet using fibers made from recycled ocean-bound plastics. Designed with plenty of pockets and a long adjustable strap, this classic design looks and feels perennially fresh.
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Overall rating: 4.8734884 / 5 from 1075 reviews.
The Melrose Crossbody bag is praised for its perfect size, beautiful design, and high-quality materials made from recycled ocean-bound plastics. Customers love the adjustable strap for its comfort and versatility, and the numerous pockets for organizing items. The crossbody is also noted for its stunning look and soft, durable leather.
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"This bag is such a beauty - the suede has that soft, rich feel, and the brown tone makes the embroidery pop in the prettiest way. The arrangement is simple and easy, just enough pockets to keep things together without overthinking it. The construction feels solid and well‑done, with that sturdy, flexible suede that holds up. And the design is the star: boho, detailed, and genuinely gorgeous without trying too hard."
"I love the Melrose cross body purse for the pockets and overall fantastic functionality. I already have it in another color (indigo). I wanted something fun for fall so I took a chance on the persimmon suede. Fair warning, the color is very orange in person. Not a bad thing, but it's definitely not subtle. I'm returning this because the strap leather quality isn't what I expected. The leather feels very smooth, not pebbled. The strap is lumpy at the stitching where the strap pieces are joined. It's just inferior compared to the quality of my blue melrose bag. I'm going to order it again in black cherry though because this really is my favorite purse out of my sak collection."
"So glad I discovered The Sak. This is my second pocketbook I purchased. They are well made, not too big, not too small with just the right amount of pockets. They have a varied selection of sizes & styles. The customer service is also very responsive. I emailed a question & received a response quickly. Thank you for your wonderful service!"
"Love the size, color and quality of the suede leather! Also great that there are two outside pockets, giving easy access to my phone. Just the right size for a crossbody bag. Color is perfect for fall."
"Love this suede bag. It’s a perfect size and color. The heart charm is the “cherry on top. ”"
"Great quality with a beautiful design. The perfect bag if you're looking for a casual look. There is room for storage and it is a crossbody so you have many options on how to hold it. I would love to buy another one again sometime soon. First saw in Dillards but ordered online."
"I absolutely love this purse! It fits my lifestyle perfectly. The suede is beautiful. It has just the right amount of room to carry all the things I need."
"This purse is fabulous! Just big enough to carry a few items and my phone but small enough to not weigh a ton. Bottom is not yellow as it looks, but more of a straw color. Truly lovely."
"I love this crossbody. Needed it for a trip and it was the perfect size. I have the sling crossbody and love that for around town but needed something just a bit larger. Perfect."
"Love this bag and get so many compliments. Perfect size, so cute!"
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The Sak began in 1989 when two friends left their corporate jobs to travel the world. Inspired by the craftsmanship they discovered in Bali, they returned home with a vision and a handwoven bag that started it all.
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