Real Women. Real Travel. Real Feedback.
Welcome to our reviews page — where real women travelers share their honest experiences with the Thafael crossbody bag. Designed to be both elegant and secure, this anti-theft travel purse has joined women across the USA, Australia and Europe, from city escapes to solo adventures. Made from premium vegan leather and built with thoughtful safety features, Thafael is more than just a travel bag — it's a companion for women who want to feel confident, stylish, and prepared wherever they go.
Read what our customers have to say and discover why so many are choosing Thafael as their go-to crossbody travel bag.
Originally when l started looking for a travel bag that was firstly as anti theft as possible but also stylish l came to a dead end.
More googling got me to Arielle’s site and l was honestly thrilled- it’s perfect for day sightseeing but also taking out to a beautiful restaurant and feeling confident!
Well done Arielle. X
Finding a stylish anti-theft handbag felt as likely as finding a unicorn; then I happened upon the unicorn. The Thafael bag's sleek, modern design immediately caught my eye. When it arrived, the presentation made me feel like I was unveiling a high-end designer bag. It is even more stunning in person. I love all of the pockets inside and the strap on the outside to attach it to a restaurant chair. I love the size; I can't carry a huge, heavy bag anymore. I have been carrying it everyday to become comfortable with it before my upcoming trips. There are only two slight issues that, for me, keep it froming being perfect. First, while I love that the rigid shape doesn't flop over when I put it down, that rigidity makes it a bit difficult to open the small opening very far to retrieve items in the bottom of the bag. Secondly, the fabric divider inside is too floppy. I'd suggest making it double thickness with a zipper on top, making the entire divider a pocket. I look forward to carrying it on vacation. I feel like I won't stand out as much as a tourist with a beautiful bag instead of a typical nylon bag. Thank you, Thafael, for giving us a bag that has both security and style.
Christy, Thank you so much for this beautiful review — comparing Thafael to a unicorn truly made our day! We're thrilled that the sleek design and unboxing experience gave you that high-end feel, and we love hearing how you're already making it part of your daily life ahead of your travels.
Your feedback is incredibly appreciated — and you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve already applied both of the changes you mentioned in the new model we’re working on! The opening is now wider for easier access, and the inner divider has been redesigned to be more structured and fully functional as a zippered pocket. Wishing you the most memorable and stylish travels ahead — we’re so grateful to be part of your journey. Thank you again for trusting Thafael.
Arielle & the Thafael team
Nicely made bag, doesn’t look cheap or like it’ll wear too quickly. My favorite feature is how many different pockets/zippers this bag has. My biggest gripe with most bags is that they’re hard to organize due to lack of enough compartments, but this one has plenty! Would love to see a slightly larger version sometime in the future as I like to have snacks and a book with me everywhere. Overall, great quality.
I’m so thankful for the Thafael bag—in just a few short months, it truly became my travel companion. It’s been absolutely everywhere with me: London, Rome, Florence, Cattolica, Orvieto, Salt Lake City, Denver, San Diego, Portland, Puerto Peñasco, and all around Tucson. It held everything I needed, zipped up securely, and even survived my child using it as a support when she was "just too tired to walk anymore." It’s been dropped, tugged, attached to chairs, and had food spilled on it—and still looks great.
What I appreciated most was how safe I felt. The RFID protection and lockable zippers and straps gave me so much peace of mind. Eventually, I stopped constantly touching it at tourist spots because those safety features became second nature. It looked stylish, carried all my kid's little treasures (from rocks to gelato mascots!), and functioned beautifully. Everything zipped and clipped with zero fuss. I couldn’t have asked for more.
And yet, I keep asking more of this Thafael—and it keeps delivering. Arizona summers are no joke: 120-degree days followed by monsoon rains and 50-degree temperature swings. I’ve accidentally left the bag in the car more than once. While my lipsticks have melted, the edge coating on the bag is still flawless, and the cactus leather has shown no signs of wear or warping. This bag is made to last—on the road, in the desert, and even during a kindergartener’s dessert.
Thank you, Arielle, for creating a bag line that feels truly elevated—designed for travelers who want more from their accessories than a misshapen “travel bag” reluctantly pulled from the closet or borrowed from their mom. (Thanks, Mom… but never again!)
Wow — this left me speechless. Thank you so much for sharing such a vivid, heartfelt story of how your Thafael bag has traveled with you (and your little one!) through so many incredible places and moments. Reading that it’s held up through spills, tugging, desert heat, and kindergartener “dessert duty” — and still looks great — honestly gave me chills.
But what touched me most was hearing how it gave you peace of mind. That’s exactly why I created Thafael — to give women a sense of security and style without having to settle for something they’d never wear at home. Your line about never going back to your mom’s old travel bag made me laugh out loud — I FEEL YOU. 😄
Thank you again for taking the time to write this. Your words mean more than you know — and they’re exactly what keeps us going.
With all my gratitude,
Arielle
The bag is beautiful and super sleek, and the quality seems great so far.
The only thing I wish you could do is offer different colors — I’d definitely go for a darker brown or a black.
I’d recommend this to my friends for sure — it seems really efficient with space, comfortable, and offers loads of protection.
Also, great customer service with the issue I had around the discount.
This is definitely making me look forward to my trip!
Samantha, I'm so glad you're loving the sleek design and quality — and that it's already making you look forward to your trip! ✨
We really appreciate the color suggestion — you're not the only one asking for a darker brown or black, and I can tell you we’re working on expanding to 6 color options for future releases. 🙌
It also means a lot to hear that you felt supported through your customer service experience — that’s something we care deeply about. Wishing you the most amazing (and secure!) adventures ahead, and thank you again for sharing your thoughts and recommending us.
Arielle & the Thafael team