Leather messenger bag with stamped logo at front featuring adjustable cross-body strap with padded shoulder. nylon-webbed padded shoulder strap
Imperfections are the nature of the leather.Longer strap is adjustable from 20 inches to 24 inches.
Fully lined single gusset construction with flapover closure
Front gusset pockets have organizer features, including a cell phone pocket
Roomy main compartment features a full length zipper pocket
The leather is a natural material and therefore subject to change from hide to hide and with daily use. The distressed appearance with occasional blemishes and variance in color is normal and does not mean there is any quality issue with the product. Irregularities in the consistency of this leather are inherent of its natural beauty and personality.
Specification: KENNETH COLE REACTION Risky Business Messenger Bag, Dark Brown, One Size
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
No
Language
English
Product Dimensions
38.1 x 7.62 x 27.94 cm, 997.9 Grams
Date First Available
May 19 2018
Manufacturer
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Item model number
524541
Department
Mens
13 reviews for KENNETH COLE REACTION Risky Business Messenger Bag, Dark Brown, One Size
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★★★★★
JESS –
Too baggy and fluffy , not a sleek design . Hand carry strap is one no , very inconvinient
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★★★★★
Mike –
I hate when people do half effort reviews, I’m guilty of this too, but I’m going to go the extra mile this time to help folks get the information they need to make a decision on this bag.
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.
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★★★★★
Tee Cee –
First of all, the leather looks good enough. It’s your typical supple and smooth leather and should be treated accordingly. A tan/cognac color one will show every scratch, but that’s the way it is.
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.
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★★★★★
Roy Dumagpi –
very professionally looking bag
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★★★★★
Mariana C. –
Esta padricima, diseño casual, de piel, muy espaciosa.
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★★★★★
Nicole Bellerose –
Belle qualité de cuir et bon format pratique.
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★★★★★
Alex Belmonte –
Good work bag. It’s fashionable and functional. I think the price is a little high, but the quality is good so if you’re looking to get something that will last a while, I’d recommend picking this up.
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★★★★★
Sandy –
Quality, look, style and size all play apart in this being a high quality, good looking, functional briefcase. It is also standing up to the daily commute!
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★★★★★
Crystalero –
Every leather messenger bag I have bought for my husband ends up in the trash with a torn strap. I hate it because the rest of it is fine, but the straps always wear and eventually tear right at the joint where the strap meets the bag, but not on this bag. He’s already had it longer than most, and it has held up great. It still looks new! And the smart design lets me know that someone knows a thing or two about straps that tear and how to avoid that. I think we finally found a keeper! Oh, and it’s pretty good looking too. I actually like the color a lot more in person than in the photo.
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★★★★★
N S –
Would recommend
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★★★★★
Doug Roberts –
It is exactly what I wanted sleek, clean and just big enough so I don’t jam it full of stuff I do not need.
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★★★★★
chaywood –
I bought this bag because of the sleek design, the price, and the claim to full grain leather. Here are my thoughts on the bag,
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.
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★★★★★
Island Gal –
Comme sur la photo. Offert en cadeau, il a vraiment aimé
JESS –
Too baggy and fluffy , not a sleek design . Hand carry strap is one no , very inconvinient
Mike –
I hate when people do half effort reviews, I’m guilty of this too, but I’m going to go the extra mile this time to help folks get the information they need to make a decision on this bag.
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.
Tee Cee –
First of all, the leather looks good enough. It’s your typical supple and smooth leather and should be treated accordingly. A tan/cognac color one will show every scratch, but that’s the way it is.
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.
Roy Dumagpi –
very professionally looking bag
Mariana C. –
Esta padricima, diseño casual, de piel, muy espaciosa.
Nicole Bellerose –
Belle qualité de cuir et bon format pratique.
Alex Belmonte –
Good work bag. It’s fashionable and functional. I think the price is a little high, but the quality is good so if you’re looking to get something that will last a while, I’d recommend picking this up.
Sandy –
Quality, look, style and size all play apart in this being a high quality, good looking, functional briefcase. It is also standing up to the daily commute!
Crystalero –
Every leather messenger bag I have bought for my husband ends up in the trash with a torn strap. I hate it because the rest of it is fine, but the straps always wear and eventually tear right at the joint where the strap meets the bag, but not on this bag. He’s already had it longer than most, and it has held up great. It still looks new! And the smart design lets me know that someone knows a thing or two about straps that tear and how to avoid that. I think we finally found a keeper! Oh, and it’s pretty good looking too. I actually like the color a lot more in person than in the photo.
N S –
Would recommend
Doug Roberts –
It is exactly what I wanted sleek, clean and just big enough so I don’t jam it full of stuff I do not need.
chaywood –
I bought this bag because of the sleek design, the price, and the claim to full grain leather. Here are my thoughts on the bag,
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.
Island Gal –
Comme sur la photo. Offert en cadeau, il a vraiment aimé