Thafael Crossbody Travel Bag – Anti-Theft, Sleek, Vegan Cactus Leather (Limited Edition)

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.

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!)

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!

my feedback so far is……. I love everything about it…..except that the entire bag doesn’t sit flat against my body, presumably because the bottom part is wider than the top
Its beautifully made, I love the colour & also love the cross body strap….beautiful fabric. A lot of thought has gone into the design….congratulations on your lovely quality product.
For me personally….it would be ideal/perfect if it was just a bit smaller (or slimmer at the bottom part of bag) & the entire bag sits flat against my body.
I will keep it and use it and see how it feels & works for me.
If you make a smaller version ….please let me know….I would love that.
Once again….congratulations on making a product that women travellers need that is no-where else on the market….a beautiful, lovely quality, travel safe bag.

I've been in the market for an adorable anti-theft bag for a while. I wasn't willing to sacrifice style, and Thafael delivered. I like how there are lots of pockets to keep organized. One of my favorite features is the RFID protection to keep the scammers out. This bag is perfect, especially if you're traveling to Europe!

One of the things that drew me to the Thafael crossbody bag was the fact that it’s a fashionable anti-theft purse.

Even though I love my other anti-theft purses, they’re not as stylish. Instead, this luxurious vegan leather anti-theft travel bag allows me to be protected while looking more put together on the go.

I adore the locking zippers that make me feel safe and the padded shoulder strap that takes much of the weight off my shoulders and prevents slipping. My only issues are the money pocket, which can be a bit hard to get into, and the locking zipper, which can be hard to close if the main compartment is fully open.

The anti-theft features definitely give me some much-needed peace of mind for traveling (who wants to spend their vacation worrying about their phone or wallet going missing?), but the cherry on top is the organization. I swear I keep finding new pockets in this bag—it holds *so* much. I can't wait for all the adventures that lie ahead!

First, I was pleasantly surprised when my bag arrived next day. I mean..Wow! And just when I thought I couldn’t be more pleased I opened the package to find a beautiful bag inside. I’m so thankful to finally have an option that is both stylish and functional. I can’t wait to use this for my trip to India on a few weeks. Quality is better than I expected and I appreciate all the security options as well as not needing to carry a wallet. I see myself getting a lot of use out of this bag! Thank you for creating this beautiful piece, I’m looking forward to seeing what you do next!