New Bag from Japan (SOMES SADDLE)

I recently vacationed in Tokyo and my husband insisted on checking out this brand. He does leatherwork as a hobby and heard great things about the brand in terms of leather quality/craftsmanship. I went in with no expectations of buying anything for myself but ended up falling in love with their saddle bag. It does give me a bit of Dior's saddle bag vibe. But I think the quality is way better and the price was also much more affordable for what it is. I also like how the shape of the bag is an actual bag so you can fit items in easier. Came with metal chains to extend the bag into a crossbody. The brand has a similar background as Hermes where they started from horse riding equipment and ventured into other leather goods. As far as I understand, their products are fully made in Japan. Overall, if you get the chance to check out the brand, you definitely should. I went to the SOMES SADDLE Aoyama location. The staff spoke enough English to get through conversations about quality, color, and pricing. They were super nice and made sure to let you inspect items before purchasing.