People ask me all the time if I still love bags after being deeply invested in the bag industry for over 15 years now. I can honestly, without hesitation, tell them yes. Bags mean so much to me and still bring me joy after all of these years. My needs when it comes to my bags have changed greatly, but I still get that feeling of excitement when I see a bag I love and I truly enjoy sharing my passion with the rest of you.
One bag that made me want to hit purchase not too long ago was this specific color of the Saint Laurent Niki. I had already decided that the Niki is a bag line that speaks to me, with its overall distressed leather body, which gives the bag a worn in look, and the tonal leather coated logo, it’s a bag that suits my personal style well. When I found this rich and ideal Fall colorway of the bag, I placed the bag into a compartment of my brain I reserve for the bags that I yearn for and won’t forget.
I finally got my hands on the bag, and though it was a press sample from LUISAVIAROMA and not a bag I purchased, seeing this bag in person solidified how I felt about it the first time. The leather is luscious and rich with a stitched chevron print and a slight gloss on the calf leather. I have been really drawn toward the monochrome color palette which is why I find myself really digging this bag.
Aside from the color of the leather, the Niki is a highly functional bag. You can wear the shoulder strap single or doubled up with its 52cm drop. The front flap of the bag opens easily with a magnetic snap and leads to a front patch pocket that sits right under the front flap (it’s very usable, it fits my phone!). After that, you’ll find the large internal area with one zip pocket and one patch pocket. On the back of the bag is a back pocket that spans the width of the bag which makes it very functional as well. Overall dimensions are 20cm H x 28cm W x 8.5cm D.
Longtime reader (10 yrs?), first time (I think) commenter – I bought a Niki in September, black croc-embossed medium. We have been INSEPARABLE since. It’s the most perfect size and model – I take it for long walks in the park (cross-body), to the office (shoulder), to a fancy dinner (under the arm, straps inside), on a flight… It has 5!!! compartments, so it’s super easy to organize everything, and it looks compact, almost like an oversize evening purse, while fitting in everything down to an umbrella and a water bottle. I am carrying it so much I am thinking of getting an identical second one for when I wear out this one. And I really hope they do a light color croc-embossed that I would absolutely snatch for a summer. Btw I considered a large one for a while before purchasing, and that one fits a laptop!
Hi Anna,
How has the wear and tear been on the logo? I’ve been eyeing this bag for quite some time but have been apprehensive due to the logo being wrapped in leather.
(Not sure why my login looks different from the phone, same Anna) The logo is pristine, bc it the leather is really sturdy, the logo is REALLY well-crafted and it doesn’t really come into a lot of contact w anything except my hand. The top flap corners are showing a little wear, but I am BRUTAL to my bags – I basically only splurge on a bag if I know I am gonna use and abuse it ???? I couldn’t pick a luxury bag for 3 years (I have an upmarket Prada and Jimmy Choo from years ago), and now I couldn’t be happier! Seriously, ALREADY my cost per wear is about $30!
So happy to have you as a reader and now chat with you!!
I love hearing people’s reviews of bags, it’s so important for others to read as well. This size of this bag is so highly usable, I truly think it would be one of your easy go-to workhorse bags. It’s really one of my favorite bags right now!
Agree. And as I mentioned, if you need to carry a laptop for work on the regular, the large works for most compact laptops (incl a MacBook). If you don’t – a medium is perfect.
You could consider this one Anna since you said you’d like a lighter color in croc:
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-bd/p/saint-laurent-niki-medium-croc-nubuck-shoulder-bag-prod234870289?parentId=cat7040731&icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat7040731%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod234870289&xbcpath=cat000000_cat000730_cat6340738_cat7040731&cmCat=product
This bag is absolutely gorgeous! The color is stunning and that leather just looks very luscious. I want it!
It’s truly so gorgeous in person!
Classic, elegant styling, yet utilitarian. (Sort of like me….?) ?
I was going to purchase a Goyard tote this season but now you have me changing my mind due to the functionality of this bag!