I have now taken this terrific bag on two city trips, Boston and NYC, and navigating my way through both cities with this sturdy, beautifully-made bag was a breeze. I was able to fill the bag with what I needed, with room to spare, the zipper was tough and slid into place with no issues, and the attachable leather strap fit perfectly and gives you ample support to wear it over your shoulder.In short, for this price point, this is an incredible leather bag to own, certainly the best I've ever had, and it is, indeed, the real thing. It also looks better than it appears in the picture, when it's usually the reverse. You also get detailed care instructions, a note from the maker, and it arrives beautifully packaged showing that the craftsmanship and professionalism extends beyond the bag itself. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made on Amazon.