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Kenneth Cole Reaction Risky Business Messenger Full-Grain Colombian Leather Crossbody Laptop Case & Tablet Day Bag
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- This leather laptop travel messenger bag is made of a luxurious, full-grain cowhide Colombian leather that is very durable and ages beautifully, creating a bag that is uniquely your own. The interior also features a fully-lined, tear-resistant lining to stand up to daily use.
- Slim messenger bag construction with dual magnetic closures under the leather flap. Roomy main compartment can fit documents, everyday essentials, a laptop or tablet, and features a full-length zipper pocket. Rear exterior open pocket for easy-access to frequently needed items.
- Features a permanent, padded, and adjustable shoulder strap that extends 60 inches for comfortable carryign while on the move. Convenient top leather grab handle for easy carrying when needed. Main compartment is large enough to fit most tablets and laptop computers with up to a 15.6-Inch screen.
- The Full-Grain Genuine Colombian leather used in crafting this bag is a natural cowhide that is minimally treated. As a result each bag will be slightly different and have its own unique characteristics that will age well with use. You may notice imperfections and color variations in the leather, which is normal. This is made of 100% genuine full-grain Colombian leather; no substitute leathers were used and no split leathers were used.
- Overall Size: 15” L x 11” H x 3” D. Product Weight: 2.2 lbs. The perfect slim leather messenger travel bag for the modern traveler whom values both style and function.
- Longer strap is adjustable from 20 inches to 24 inches. Shorter strap has a drop of 3 inches
- Flap with magnetic snap closure
- Two front organizer pouches with cell phone pocket, two pen pockets, three card slots
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Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole started his business in September of 1982 selling shoes out of a 40-foot trailer in Midtown Manhattan. Today, the company is a fashion leader and has taken an edgy approach to many categories including business and travel with their Kenneth Cole Reaction line. For over 30 years, Kenneth Cole has embraced the essence of New York – its boldness, its energy and its diversity. New Yorkers are born in every city, in every country, every day, because being a New Yorker is a courageous state of mind.
Kenneth Cole Brand
Kenneth Cole Reaction appeals to fashion conscious consumers whom value both style and function. Each piece reflects a casual urban perspective and a lifestyle uniquely associated with Kenneth Cole. Kenneth Cole Reaction bags feature bold colors, clean lines, and high-quality materials – all of which add up to a casual, yet modern style perfect for both men and women.
Kenneth Cole vouches for its uncompromised dedication to providing its customers with a variety of fashion-forward high-quality products with superior workmanship. Whether you are heading to the office or to the airport, when you venture out and travel with a bag from Kenneth Cole, we want you to embark on your journey with confidence and peace of mind. This is why we are keen to even the smallest of details while putting emphasis on fashion, functionality, quality and durability above all else. Life has a way of coming at us all quickly, so it’s best to be ready for anything, anywhere.

Kenneth Cole Reaction "Risky Business" Colombian Leather Crossbody Messenger Bag
by Kenneth Cole Reaction
This is the perfect slim leather messenger bag for the modern traveler. This 'Risky Business' luxurious Kenneth Cole Reaction Colombian leather flapover crossbody business messenger bag is the perfect slim leather messenger bag for the modern traveler. Travel comfortably with a padded, adjustable shoulder strap that extends 60 inches. Loaded with features including a main compartment with laptop pocket, magnetic closures under the leather flap, and a rear access pocket for your most essential business items.
Color Assortment
Brown, Cognac, Black
Features Summary
- Overall Size: 15.0” L x 11.0” H x 3.0” D
- Weight: 2.2 lbs
- Holds Most Laptops With Up To 15.6” Screen
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Made of a full-grain Colombian leather
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Carry your business essentials neatly organized in this 'Risky Business' luxurious Kenneth Cole Reaction Colombian leather flapover business messenger bag. Loaded with features including a spacious fully lined interior, a large main compartment that can fit laptops with up to a 15.6-inch screen, a full-length zipper accessory pocket, two open top organizational pockets, and a rear exterior open top pocket for easy access to frequently needed items. Travel comfortably with a padded, adjustable shoulder strap that extends 60 inches. The perfect slim leather messenger bag for the modern traveler. Please note that the leather used in crafting this bag is a natural cowhide that is minimally treated. As a result each bag will be slightly different and have its own unique characteristics. You will notice imperfections and color variations in the leather. This is made of 100% genuine full grain Colombian leather; no substitute leathers were used and no split leathers were used. Size: 15.0” L x 11.0” H x 3.0” D. Weigh: 2.2 lbs. Backed by a manufacturer lifetime limited warranty.
Keep your belongings, and yourself, stylishly organized with Kenneth Cole’s lovely messenger bag. Contrast stitching accents its rich leather body, while a short handle and long, adjustable strap keep your carrying options open. The flap closure opens up to reveal a roomy main compartment, complete with a full-length zipper pocket for your smaller necessities. Front gusseted pockets include a cell phone pocket to keep it handy and within reach.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 15 x 3 x 11 inches; 2.2 Pounds
- Item model number : 524541
- Department : Unisex-adult
- Date First Available : August 2, 2007
- Manufacturer : Kenneth Cole Reaction
- ASIN : B000UN267C
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,030 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #53 in Messenger Bags
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First things first, does this bag bleed on your clothes? In my own personal experience, yes the bag bleeds, but there is a simple fix.
I am writing this after solving the problem.
First, what is causing the bag to bleed on your clothes? The reason the bag is bleeding on your clothes, it's because the leather isn't sealed.
The solution: go to the search bar right here on Amazon, copy and paste .... "Meguiar's G3800 Gold Class Leather Sealer Treatment. "
This should cost you about $12-13.
Once you get the leather sealer treatment, it's not rocket science, it literally takes 15 minutes to do the two step process. You literally spray the cleaner on in sections, and wipe it off. Once you're done with the cleaning spray, you go to step 2 which is a sealer (lotion like substance). Same thing, apply in small sections, then buff the sealer with the buffing pad they provided. Done
Let it dry. Repeat the process every 4 to 6 months.
Great bag, but for whatever reason Kenneth Cole decided not to seal the leather, for this reason only, I cannot give it 5 stars.
Lastly, I provided a picture of before and after, the one on the left is untreated, the one on the right is post treatment. I was still in the midst of buffing all the white stuff off, but you can clearly see the difference.
Hope this helps.

By Mike on January 21, 2018
First things first, does this bag bleed on your clothes? In my own personal experience, yes the bag bleeds, but there is a simple fix.
I am writing this after solving the problem.
First, what is causing the bag to bleed on your clothes? The reason the bag is bleeding on your clothes, it's because the leather isn't sealed.
The solution: go to the search bar right here on Amazon, copy and paste .... "Meguiar's G3800 Gold Class Leather Sealer Treatment. "
This should cost you about $12-13.
Once you get the leather sealer treatment, it's not rocket science, it literally takes 15 minutes to do the two step process. You literally spray the cleaner on in sections, and wipe it off. Once you're done with the cleaning spray, you go to step 2 which is a sealer (lotion like substance). Same thing, apply in small sections, then buff the sealer with the buffing pad they provided. Done
Let it dry. Repeat the process every 4 to 6 months.
Great bag, but for whatever reason Kenneth Cole decided not to seal the leather, for this reason only, I cannot give it 5 stars.
Lastly, I provided a picture of before and after, the one on the left is untreated, the one on the right is post treatment. I was still in the midst of buffing all the white stuff off, but you can clearly see the difference.
Hope this helps.

Price: Not expensive but not cheap. Matches the quality of the bag.
Leather: The description claims “Full Grain Cowhide leather” for the exterior. This is only partially correct. When you receive the bag, you’ll be greeted with the Genuine leather tag on the side. This was very disappointing as they used the description to trick buyers. The bag does have pieces of full grain leather (which is how they can get away with their claim) but, the majority of the bag is made of low grade genuine leather.
Strap: The strap is not thick enough to prevent twisting and the clip is even worse. You’ll constantly have to untwist the strap so that the shoulder pad isn’t upside down. The clip seems oversized for the strap as well. The strap constantly slips and becomes loose.
Inside: As you can see from my picture, the back snap caused a hole on the inside of the bag. This is due to cheap/thin material they’ve used.
In summary, the bag has served its purpose. It last as longer than I expected for low grade genuine leather. This is by far the best design I’ve come across and I would pay top dollar for a full grain leather bag that looked like this.

By chaywood on December 31, 2018
Price: Not expensive but not cheap. Matches the quality of the bag.
Leather: The description claims “Full Grain Cowhide leather” for the exterior. This is only partially correct. When you receive the bag, you’ll be greeted with the Genuine leather tag on the side. This was very disappointing as they used the description to trick buyers. The bag does have pieces of full grain leather (which is how they can get away with their claim) but, the majority of the bag is made of low grade genuine leather.
Strap: The strap is not thick enough to prevent twisting and the clip is even worse. You’ll constantly have to untwist the strap so that the shoulder pad isn’t upside down. The clip seems oversized for the strap as well. The strap constantly slips and becomes loose.
Inside: As you can see from my picture, the back snap caused a hole on the inside of the bag. This is due to cheap/thin material they’ve used.
In summary, the bag has served its purpose. It last as longer than I expected for low grade genuine leather. This is by far the best design I’ve come across and I would pay top dollar for a full grain leather bag that looked like this.


1) This bag can be used as a heavy duty business or laptop bag. I regularly carry my 16inch laptop in this bag which fits comfortably with several other documents.
2) Has enough compartments to carry all necessary items.
3) The bag is made of quality materials which with around a year of use has not begun to crack or tear. Even with a fully weighted bag it has hardly seen any wear.
It has definitely been recommended by me as well as bought a second time as a gift.
-be careful with light colored shirts in the summer, some color from the pad on the shoulder strap can come off
-the bag does deform somewhat easily, so I always try to carry something inside it such as a folder to help it keep its shape
-the capacity of this bag is not that high, if you max it out, it's awkward to carry and the strap slides off the should easily; with my 13" thinkpad in there, there isn't much else that can go in;
-there aren't many ways to safely keep smaller items and a tablet
So far, it seems like the bag will last for years. If I get another bag it will be due to need to carry more, or to carry what I have with greater comfort.
The dimensions of my laptop are 15.25 x 10.5 x 1 inch. If I do get a smaller laptop in the future, this bag will be a great accessory to have for professional settings / workplaces. However, the best advice I can give for people with considerably sized laptops is to shop for bags that are at least two inches above the screen size / length size of your laptop.
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As far as I'm concerned, the only thing I disliked so far is that it seems that either these bags were products previously purchased but returned, or are factory seconds : Mine came with a small darkened hole (maybe an insect chew it, or it was burned or something) and some rough scratch that stripped away a small layer of leather. There is some slight imperfections around the edges and the stiches seems botched at two spots, but these are really hard to see. I mean, considering the price, this isn't bad, but if they really are factory seconds, it should be mentionned.
Now, as other people have pointed it already, there is some slight bleeding if the leather is damp or wet, and there might be some bleeding against white items when dry. To correct this issue, you might want to waterproof it slightly as the leather itself isn't sealed, or you might take a drastic approach and never use it when it rains or snows.
As for the bag itself, it does what it's supposed to do. The shoulder strap is sturdy enough, but I honestly wouldn't carry the bag using the handle, unless it's empty or filled with something light: It doesn't seem to be secured properly, so you'll end up ripping the bag if you carry it using the handle while it's heavy.
As for the main compartment, there is nothing to write home about. It will carry a tablet or a ream of paper with ease, or anything in-between. One of the front compartments has a pocket for your phone (my LG G6 fits right in, but it will have some issues carrying anything larger) and there is some for your pens too. Classic and useful, but don't expect it to be more organized than that. If you're like me and like to keep your things simple and tend to bring the bare minimum with you, then it will be great. If you carry a lot of stuff, then the bag might be a tad barebone for your tastes.
Concerning the front panel magnetic opening "system" : It does work well, but it doesn't seem it would last unless you take good care of it. It will probably be preferable to open it near the magnet to decrease the strength used.



