Haiku Women's Ascend Eco Handbag, Mushroom

I got this purse a week ago and so far I LOVE it. Well made, large enough to fit my iPad in, but not so big that I feel like I'm lugging around luggage. Cross-over strap is very comfortable and long enough for me (I am 5'10") but adjustable for any fit. The shoulder strap is cute if you prefer that style.Lots of convenient pockets make finding things really easy. I was a little worried about the pattern/colors but I have found that it matches so much of my wardrobe. Goes great with jeans or shorts. Would go great with business casual attire too.

I love the design of this bag and how roomy it is! Especially that it is vegan and has a canvas like feel to it. The wide base help it to stand as well as provide enough room inside even after all your things are put into it. The two open pockets in front are perfect for dropping in or grabbing items and holding a bottle of water. The zipper pocket on the back is smaller, but can hold keys, work badges (in my case) and be secure. The vertical pocket on the front I thought was a bit odd, but a nice decorative touch and actually discovered my small pocket calendar slides in perfectly (about the size of a check book holder). The only reason I don't give it a full five stars is that while it does stand on its own, the ends of the zipper where the handle hooks latch on sag quite a bit due to the weight of the buckles/handles and can make it difficult to unzip if its not hanging or you're not wearing it (I usually keep my bag in my drawer at work) and my other bag does not do this. But still great overall!

I searched high and low for the perfect travel bag to replace my favorite Sherpani one that had worn out... SO glad I found this one! I’ve had it for over a year now and have taken it on several trips, including a month long trip to Scotland and Germany. The pockets are well placed and good sized. One of the front pockets fits a small to medium sized water bottle. The bag is big enough to hold all my essentials (wallet, glasses case, snack, light sweater) but lightweight enough to not be bulky. The ONLY issue I have is that the shoulder strap is not the same material as the rest of the bag, and doesn’t match. The strap is also rather thin and can get a bit uncomfortable

I love this bag. It is a little smaller than my last daily "workhorse" bag but still holds everything I need. Love the pocket configuration; very convenient and secure. Very high quality construction, I think this one will last a long time. Very rich looking and a nice neutral color I an use all year as a good "everything" bag. Also love that it is eco-friendly and vegan. I have not had it long, but so far I am very impressed.

My Haiku bucket purse has lasted two years without any signs of wear. Two years is a long time, and I was ready for a slightly bigger bag and a new color scheme. My new Haiku Ascend bag is perfect! The organizational pockets are well placed and the bag holds a lot more than it looks like it should hold. I love that I can switch from shoulder strap to cross body, and that the straps are strong and don't slip off the shoulder. The material is lightweight and flexible, but still wear resistant and sturdy.

This bag is almost perfect. It has enough structure to stand on its own and not fall over but not so stiff that it is uncomfortable to carry. There are plenty of pockets. I especially like the pockets on the front of the bag. The pockets are very useful for putting items that you may need quickly. For instance your phone (my note 8 fits in the smaller of the 2 front slip pockets) and keys. I also like the short and the long strap. The long strap is great when u need your hands free and the short strap fits perfectly over my arm and purse fits nicely next to my body under my arm. I do wish the longer strap was thicker to help displace weight. So far it seems like it will hold up to me and my stuff.I only have 2 complaints (the reason for the 4 stars and not 5). Those complaints are: the top access zipper is smaller than the bottom of the bag making it slightly difficult to get larger items on or out. My other complaint is that the slip pocket on the inside is huge. With anything in that pocket it sags open and gets in the way of putting items in the purse. It would be better if it were 2 pockets instead of one big pocket.

I really love this bag. In fact, this is the second I’ve purchased from Amazon. I just wanted to try a new color and I was wearing out my old Haiku Ascend (the leather accents on the front were wearing away). The bag is the perfect size, not too big and not too small. Since it’s pretty wide (front to back) compared to most small handbags, it makes it feel more spacious. I use it as an everyday bag for work/life and as a small diaper bag on the weekend. Just enough space for a few diapers, some wipes, and the essentials (snacks!!). I love the neutral colors and the aqua/teal pattern lining. Also, and this is new, the bag has a lovely quote sewn into the inside of the bag (see photo). Love it!!