Michael Kors Saffiano Hamilton Satchel

One of my new babies this year is this MK Saffiano Hamilton Satchel/Tote in black with gold hardware.

This bag really caught my attention... when I saw this online at Michael Kors website.   But at first I have second thoughts about getting the Saffiano material, because I am afraid that it's not real leather, i did some research online and found out that its the same material that Prada (Prada Saffiano Lux tote)  use in their bags.  Unlike the regular pebbled leather material of MK Hamilton, saffiano is more sturdy and scratch fee since its textured. 

Very stylish... goes with any outfit!  Though its not that roomy for me...since I am used to have bigger bags than this... But i love carrying it anywhere.

It's double purpose: a handbag and shoulder bag in one (because of its additional strap);   Magnetic enclosure; three inner pockets: one of which is with zipper and  two slip pockets; a padlock, key and other hardware with MK stamping.  It comes with a dust bag and care card.

Inside the bag: MK signature lining, three pockets and a key holder

"MICHAEL" embossed on the leather tag of the zip pocket

MK padlock & key (can really open the padlock)

"MICHAEL" stamping

Care card

There are several versions and  two sizes of MK Hamilton Satchel/Tote:

• Sizes: 

MK Hamilton woven satchel with gold hardware/ Small size: 9"H x12-3/4"Wx5-1/2"D

MK Hamilton vanilla leather tote w/golden trim & hardware/Large size:13"Hx14"x6-1/4"d

• Materials:

MK Hamilton Large Monogram tote/Material: PVC MK monogram

MK Hamilton Satchel with silver hardware/Material: Leather

MK Hamilton satchel with gold hardware/Material: Dyed-Calf hair

• Hardware: Gold and Silver
• Colors: variety of colors available (i also love the luggage:which is actually Tan and purple)

Here in the Philippines - these bags are available at Michael Kors stores: Edsa Shangrila Mall and Greenbelt 5 or you can purchase it online.
 

"Saffiano is a textured leather, meaning that it is a treated leather made with the texture pressed on it by a machine. It gives the leather a cross-hatch finish, which is a special diagonal pattern that is patented by Prada. This calf hide leather is also finished with a wax treatment. As a result, the leather is pretty much scratch resistant and durable (just don't try it with your razor)."*
*http://www.minuetoflife.com/2012/01/prada-what-is-saffiano-leather.html