MARINO ORLANDI RICH BLACK DS SHOULDER BAG PURSE TOTE !!

About the item…..

I have read that the most important staple in a woman's ward robe is her hand bag.  I would certainly agree with that!!  Put a bounce in your step with this beautiful bag - what a fun bag to carry!!!!!  Authentic Marino Orlandi style 2915 made by hand in Italy (entirely by hand I believe), XLG shoulder bag purse tote with drawstring closure, wide fully adjustable strap allowing for shorter carry higher up under the arm or at its longest, against the hip, back and away fromt he body, Marino Orlandi high polished gold tone buckle, egg shapped "O' rings, in deep rich black (no bluish hues) and high polished gold tone equistrian style hardware, and crisp jewel tone stripped fabric lining in 2 tone black (these jewel tone fabric linings are the best of the best in fabric linings).  The leather is of the thicker glazed leather including the base!  Still has the smell of new leather.   Excellent to like new condition and more bordering on new without tags.  Has been carried a few times.  Hardware is all goldtone - I do not see any nickel.  All stitching is tight and in tact.  Lining is crisp.  Leather is fully glazed throughout.  Color even throughout.   "Marino Orlandi" and logo is embossed in the leather on the front, back, and on each side north south.  Very striking, elegant and rich looking-there is a lot of detail in this beautifiul bag and it can be carried year round!!!  I love their drawstring bags - no one makes them like Marino Orlandi - just throw them over your shoulder and go.  They open wide for ease of use - leave the top cinched or open - your choice - makes no difference as both ways carry safely and securely.   This design is my favorite in their drawstring leather bags.   A wonderful size bag that will pack a lot and has a beautiful drop and profile-very flattering on the body - they elongate the body and are very slimming.   "Marino Orlandi MADE IN ITALY GENUINE LEATHER" is embossed in the leather label sewn inside the bag.   Has 3 compartments to keep you perfectly organized and you will have no stacking of your items in this roomy bag!  The open spacious interior compartment houses a zip compartment on the back and a leather cell phone pouch compartment on the front.   TJMax price on these bags, if you were fortunate enough to come across them, was $250.00.   Suggested retail I believe is around $500.00-$550.00 or more.      

Measurements: approximately 13 inches long (bag partially stuffed laying flat measuring just below the middle from side to side), 13 and 1/4 inches tall, and 6 and 3/4 inches wide.  The wide adjustable strap provides for a shortest drop of about 10 and 1/8 inches and longest - about 19 and 1/4 inches.   Carries right under the arm to a length of against the hip back and away from you, and could also be carried as a cross body bag, depending on ones' height.  Has five gold tone feet to protect the base and keep it sitting upright.   Sits perfectly upright when empty.  Has a beautiful drop and profile.  The color is strong and even throughout - any variance in color is due to shadows cast by the sun, clouds, or lighting.    This is one gorgeous bag and is not a trendy bag that will come and go.  Marino Orlandi's colors are so saturated and their bags so well made, they will last a lifetime with proper use, storage, and maintenance.  Check out my guides on Marino Orlandi and how to maintain your treated leathers the easy way, and other guides you may find of interest.  Yes votes and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. You can count on Marino Orlandi to bring us fabulous designs, colors galore, and such fun bags to carry. 

Information from Marino Orlandi's website says in part… "All products are designed by their company's stylists: every model is unique in its kind and its originality is guaranteed by an exclusive design patent. Every detail displays excellence: from colour shades to the grain of leather, from metal parts to the company's logo which stylishly personalizes the products. Marino Orlandi, a name in the leather goods worldwide. The information on their tags that is attached to their new bags that is written in Italian and English says…"The original product is the guarantee of sale. Marino Orlandi's leather-goods are on exclusive sale only at authorized dealers a safeguard of its own trademark, to guarantee its customers of having bought an original product made with precious materials and with special attention taken to the lavoration that makes them unique. All the products with trademark Marino Orlandi are registered and any reproduction is therefore prohibited" This article, typical product of Italian handicraft, is guaranteed by the producer to be of PURE LEATHER, therefore eventual signs or colour shades on the same leather are not defects, but assurance of authenticity of the animal, when offers to the man its precious product and on their newer tags includes that "Marino Orlandi's leather-goods are entirely produced in Italy"