Review: Tory Burch Robinson Double-zip Tote in Luggage

A few readers requested a detailed review of my new Tory Burch double-zip tote...so here we go. I started looking into this bag 3 months ago. I love the way it looks online but wanted to see it in person before I take the plunge. I went to my local Saks and tried on the black one back in December. The Robinson tote can be purchased at high-end department stores such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales as well as Tory Burch’s site for $575.

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After seeing/touching it in person, the next step for me was to look for some kind of a discount. I think I've said it before – I don’t mind preowned as long as they meet my requirements. Both of my Chanel bags are preowned and I love them. I wasn't going to buy a preowned Tory Burch but I wasn’t opposed to the idea, either. I watched a few of them on eBay and they all ended up around $475ish. The savings is not significant. I decided to hold out a little longer to find a better deal. A few weeks ago, there was a listing on eBay for a brand-new tote for almost $200 less than the retail price. The first question that came to my mind was why? The reason is that this particular tote was made before summer of 2012. The lining for the Robinson Double-zip tote was redesigned last Fall. Hence, the solid canvas lining vs. the logo jacquard lining. Other than that, everything else is identical to the current version.

I did some research online regarding the lining just to educate myself. Unfortunately, I didn't find much on it. However, there was a picture from Neiman Marcus showing the exact same lining. Also, someone here mentioned the orange lining (the review dated March 2012). Even with that, I still had one of the ladies from the Purse Forum authenticate this specific one before making my purchase just to be sure. I do not mind the older lining at all. The condition of this bag, the color and the savings sealed the deal. The seller who I bought this bag from has over 2000 positive feedback and sells mostly designer handbags. However, just like any other purchase, please study and make sure you’re comfortable before making one.

Pros:

• This is my first Tory Burch handbag and I am very impressed by the quality of this bag. 
• The saffiano leather is durable, scratch-free and the hardware is nice and heavy. 
• This tote measures 10 1/2(H) x 16(W) x 5 1/2(D). The size is just simply perfect for an everyday work bag. It comes with a shoulder strap for easy access. 
• The strap is adjustable (which is always a plus) and removable when needed
• It has a cell phone slot as well as a bigger slot for other things
• The body of the bag keeps shape easily and doesn't slouch

Cons:

• This tote is a little on the heavy side. It’s not necessarily an issue for me. However, it’s something to consider when it comes to wearability.
• When the shoulder strap is used, it will pull up the inside lining (see the above photo). In the long run, it might damage the lining. I think this is one of the biggest design flaws with the Robinson line. I don’t use the shoulder strap very often. However, when I do, I'll make sure I don’t carry heavy stuff in it. 

 

As a conclusion, this is still a great bag for me. It holds all my everyday essentials perfectly and is a classic style bag that will last for years. I hope you find this post helpful. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or comments.

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Review: Tory Burch Robinson Double-zip Tote in Luggage