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

6 countries in 3 weeks and my Thafael bag was my trusty, stylish, comfortable and very secure companion. I always felt like I had confidence in how it functioned, was so easy to adjust the strap as required which made travelling on trains, planes and buses a breeze. It is so absolutely gorgeous and I got many compliments!

The first thing I noticed when I unboxed my Thafael bag was how beautiful it is — it doesn’t look like a travel bag at all, which I absolutely love. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent, and I can already tell it’s going to be great for my upcoming trip next year. Even though I haven’t used it yet, I can already say it makes me feel stylish, confident, organized, and safe just wearing it. The size seems just right for what I need. If I could change one thing, it might be to make the opening a bit easier to access — but otherwise, it’s such a thoughtfully designed and secure purse. Thank you for creating such a beautiful and safe travel purse!

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!

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!