The leather is soft and supple and the construction is top notch. The style is fabulous, too! With the stellar reviews, I guess there's not a chance it will ever go on sale, and I do hope they don't price it even higher. If your budget is limited and you can buy only one bag, I highly recommend this one! This is a retail review above- Hammitt is the absolute best quality for the buck- and I’m offering it at a deep discount too. Will be listing more. Dm if you’re looking before I post. Happy Shopping!