I absolutely love my Crystalyn Kae crossbody metier tote. I have been using it every day since I purchased it. We are now a year in and it still looks fabulous. It's lighter than leather even though it looks like leather, is waterproof-- which saves me again and again, it is such a lovely color, so comfortable, carries everything I need in an organized way and I constantly get compliments on this buttery beauty of a bag. The backpack by her is also amazing and tag teams with this purse for all my needs. Crystalyn Kae just has the most amazing bags and I cannot wait to invest in another-- because it is very hard to resist a well-made, stylish bag-- and I haven't even gotten to the amazing vintage...
   Read moreI bought my first vegan metier tote in 2012 and have purchased a couple more since, always in different colors because they never wear out (despite my abuse, rain, snow, spills, etc.). I carry one basically every day, either to work or while traveling; they hold all I need--even a laptop--but still look professional, and the pockets allow me to get at keys, phone, and the like efficiently. I have gotten so many compliments; folks assume they're real leather. But you really can run them through the washer--I have done it! And when the handle on one DID finally show some wear, it was easy and quick to get it replaced. My bag looked like new again for a fraction of the price. The value here is...
   Read moreI reached out to Crystalyn to tell her how much I loved my vegan leather purse I received years ago. I went to her website and messaged her, next thing I know, she herself responded. Woot! I reached out because this purse is literally perfect in every way, except I needed it to have an interior pocket. Next thing I know I am at her studio, selecting a fabric for my little pocket, brainstorming where to put it and coming up with plans to collaborate! This awesome artisan connected with me personally and I am so grateful. As a Seattle-lite I needed a good vegan leather purse and her purses are just so well made. Mine has lasted 15 years and still...
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