Nine West Element 9 Medium Shopper

 (7 customer reviews)

I originally bought this purse as a bag to carry my netbook (a 10" laptop computer) through the airport in. I also planned on using it to carry my computer elsewhere too, so I needed one that would be big, but not a huge tote bag. I chose this bag, and it was a good choice!

So why a 4/5? Well, despite its good looks, most of that leather-looking strapping is actually fake. The only real leather is located on the inside of the top lip, just above the zipper for the large main compartment. That wouldn't be such a huge deal, but it would have been nice if even the shoulder straps had been real leather so they might be a little more comfortable on the shoulder. They are however, the perfect length for me personally... long enough that I don't have to struggle to swing it onto my shoulder, but not too long that I have to worry about pickpockets.

Other than the fakeness, it's a great bag. The zipper pulls are unique and useful. The rivets through the plastic straps all...Read more

i purchased the black one- very stylish i like its subtle decorations that make it a classy purse by far the nicest i've owned having previously got cheap as i possibly could because of financial issues. this medium tote has alot of room with the various zippers i had the choice of two deep pockets for my keys and inside pockets it kept all of my junk i have and i have room to spare which never happens when i buy a purse. i am VERY VERY pleased with this purse by Nine West. the straps are a bit short per another reviewer but i realized it tucks under my arm MUCH better and i can keep ahold of it when my hands are full with other things and after the last year having my long strapped purse dropping just when i was trying to struggle with groceries and my stairs and having things spill out because IT wasnt fully zippered across the top like this one is. i decided last night since i was watching Casablanca that Louis - i think this is the start of a beautiful friendship. will purchase...Read more

Perfect size for my needs. Sturdy. I have gotten lots of compliments on this bag. My favorite new bag.