{"product_id":"large-black-leather-shoulder-bag","title":"Large Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Perforated Zip Pocket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis black leather shoulder bag is the one to grab when a purse will not hold the day: 18 inches across, 12 tall and 8 deep, on two shoulder straps, with a perforated zip pocket on the front and gold-tone hardware. Sweat Active builds it from eight leather panels, lines it with a custom print and adds a leather pocket inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaptop-wide body.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 18 inches it clears a 15-inch laptop, which runs about 13.4 inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforated front pocket.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold-tone zip keeps a phone and keys outside the main bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather pocket inside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cards and a lip balm stay put instead of sliding under a sweater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIts own dust bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cover for the closet shelf, so the black stays dust-free between wears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat a Large Shoulder Bag Holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large shoulder bag at 18 by 12 by 8 inches is a gym-to-office bag in one: the outside measurements come to about 28 liters, roughly the size of a small gym duffel. \u003cstrong\u003eThat room takes a laptop, a change of clothes and a pair of sneakers together\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one bag covers the whole day. The 8 inch depth matters as much as the width, because shoes and a folded hoodie stack instead of fighting for floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe straps are three quarters of an inch wide, slim enough to look neat against a fitted jacket. On a fully packed day that width presses into the shoulder, so swap sides now and then or carry the bag by both straps in your hand when it is at its heaviest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEight Panels in Black Leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight panels are joined by seams, and those seams give the sides the straight, defined lines you see in the photos. The vertical seams also break up the black, giving a big bag a tailored, slimmer look on the shoulder. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack leather is the easiest color to keep looking new\u003c\/strong\u003e, since scuffs and transit grime disappear against it, and gold-tone hardware brings in just enough shine to lift it from plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat the leather to a soft cloth after rain and let it dry at room temperature. Twice a year, a little leather conditioner worked in with a cloth keeps the panels supple; test it first on the back, near the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlack Shoulder Bag Office to Gym\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does gold-tone hardware mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It describes the color of the zip and metal fittings: a gold-colored finish on metal, not solid gold. It reads warm against black and pairs with yellow or rose jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store a large leather bag so it keeps its shape?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill it loosely with tissue or a folded towel, slip it into its dust bag and stand it on a shelf. Hanging a heavy bag by narrow straps for months can stretch them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs black or brown the better first leather bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e Black goes with more of what you own, from gym leggings to a suit, and hides wear longer. Searches for black leather shoulder bags climbed through last fall and peaked in November, the season when one bag has to cover work, errands and weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweat Active","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68282517389613,"sku":"793588018542","price":298.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4553\/2717\/files\/sweat-active-large-black-leather-shoulder-bag-1.jpg?v=1794469427","url":"https:\/\/aysire.com\/products\/large-black-leather-shoulder-bag","provider":"Aysire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}