Conte Massimo Men's Crossbody Bag In Genuine Leather With Adjustable Strap, Large 01

Conte Massimo 01 leather crossbody bag: large inside, plain outside

The 01 measures 26 x 23.5 x 4 cm — the same class as the 114 — but the front carries a single zipped pocket instead of two. That is a decision about looks: the face stays clean, leather on show with one line of zip, and the bag reads as a plain accessory even when it is full.

The capacity is all there

Inside, the layout is the one used on the large models:

• Main zipped compartment, wide: A5 folders, a folding umbrella, a bottle.
• Inner zipped pocket, to keep documents and cash apart.
• Open key compartment.
• Front zipped pocket for the phone.

Choosing between the 01 and the 114

They share a footprint and a hide. The 114 adds a second front pocket and a back pocket: more places to divide things up. The 01 has fewer, and looks cleaner for it. If you split your things across pockets, take the 114; if you would rather have an uninterrupted front, take this one.

Strap, colours, care

Reinforced adjustable strap, sized for a large format's load. Colours black and dark blue. Keep the leather with a soft cloth and a neutral cream every few months; if it gets rained on, dry it in the air rather than on a radiator.