{"product_id":"vintage-shoulder-bag-with-braided-detail","title":"Vintage Shoulder Bag with Braided Detail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Black Faux Leather Shoulder Bag That Looks Like It Has a History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eblack vintage washed faux leather shoulder bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bag that gets noticed before you say anything. The deliberately aged finish, antique brass hardware, and braided detailing combine into an aesthetic that reads considered and individual — not mass-produced. At \u003cstrong\u003e38 × 29 × 16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e19 cm handle drop\u003c\/strong\u003e, it carries a full day's essentials at a comfortable shoulder height, with the silhouette of a bag that cost significantly more than it did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and Details of This Vintage Shoulder Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Washed PU Leather Exterior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage-washed faux leather\u003c\/strong\u003e surface is the central design decision of this bag. The aged effect is built into the material from the outset — it doesn't develop through use, it arrives looking intentional. The soft, slightly crinkled texture gives depth that a flat faux leather surface simply can't replicate, and it handles everyday handling and minor contact marks better than a smooth finish would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBraided Trim and Antique Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebraided leather detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e runs along the front panel and strap connection points — adding texture without overwhelming the overall silhouette. The \u003cstrong\u003eantique brass-tone hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e on the studs, zip pulls, and D-rings is consistent throughout the bag, tying the vintage aesthetic together in a way that looks deliberate rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZip-Through Closure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ezip-through closure\u003c\/strong\u003e runs the full length of the bag opening, keeping your essentials properly secured during transit. For a shoulder bag at this size, a full-length zip is the reliable choice — it closes completely and doesn't leave a gap at either end the way a partial zip would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Carry Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estructured top handles\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 19 cm drop allow hand or forearm carry. The \u003cstrong\u003edetachable adjustable shoulder strap\u003c\/strong\u003e converts to crossbody or a longer shoulder length — useful when you need both hands free without switching bags. Both options are independently functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Vintage Faux Leather Shoulder Bag Gets Worn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 38 × 29 cm format covers a full day's load: phone, wallet, keys, documents, chargers, and a packed lunch — without looking oversized or shapeless from the outside. The vintage aesthetic and structured city-bag silhouette mean it works across contexts: a commute, a day in the office, a weekend market, a dinner. It doesn't need to match a specific outfit because the washed black finish pairs naturally across most wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers who gravitate toward this bag consistently describe it as the kind of piece that draws comments — not because it's loud, but because the detailing is specific and deliberate in a way that mass-market bags aren't. The braided trim and antique hardware are the details that do that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage-washed faux leather\u003c\/strong\u003e exterior — aged finish that arrives intentional, not accidental\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 38 × 29 × 16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, handle drop 19 cm — full-day carry at comfortable shoulder height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraided trim detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e along front panel and strap connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique brass-tone hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — consistent across studs, zip pulls, and D-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-length zip closure\u003c\/strong\u003e — closes completely, no gap at either end\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable adjustable shoulder strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — crossbody or extended shoulder carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpacious interior sized for a full working day — phone, wallet, documents, lunch, chargers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e — one colourway, no compromise on finish consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying This Shoulder Bag From RAVIKEN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product images show the actual bag — the washed texture, antique hardware tone, braided detailing, and proportions are all accurate to what arrives. The dimensions (38 × 29 × 16 cm, 19 cm handle drop) come directly from the product specification. What you see in the listing is what's delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZip quality and strap durability are the two points that matter most in bags at this price point and size. If either doesn't perform as shown on delivery, our customer service team is reachable and will deal with it directly. If you have questions about the interior layout or strap length range before ordering, contact us first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAVIKEN","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":56996426678604,"sku":"26518347578604","price":78.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/3529\/6332\/files\/bag1_9d2a0fed-e341-49e1-831b-a05e458e914d.jpg?v=1776180848","url":"https:\/\/raviken.com\/products\/vintage-shoulder-bag-with-braided-detail","provider":"RAVIKEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}