Finally pulled the trigger on the Emblem tote!
Hii!! I’ve been on the hunt for a daily work tote that isn't another Neverfull or Goyard, and I finally decided to pull the trigger on this Emblem tote.
Honestly, I am so impressed. The coated canvas has a really nice texture to it—not overly shiny or plasticky at all, and it has just enough structure so it doesn't look like a deflated balloon when I put it down.
But she isn't absolutely perfect. First off, the coated canvas feels just a little stiffer than I’d like right out of the box. I'm really hoping it breaks in and softens up with use. Also, if you look super closely at the numbered holes on the straps, the glazing on the edges is just a tiny bit sloppy in one spot. It’s nothing major, and nobody is inspecting my shoulder on the subway, so I can totally live with it for the price.
Now, the elephant in the room: the smell 🥴 The fufu was STRONG when I opened the package. It smelled like a straight-up chemical plant! If anyone else gets a bag with a crazy strong factory smell, here is what always works for me: I stuffed the inside with plain newspaper and a couple of scented dryer sheets, then left it unzipped on my covered patio for a few days. The smell is completely gone now 😄