Julian Backpack

The style is classic and simple. The quality is superb. Very comfortable to use. Goes well with simple business dress or casual dress. I found it interesting that there is a difference between the glazed black and the pebbled black. This glazed leather version comes with one large zippered interior pocket and two non-zippered interior pockets whereas the pebbled one had one large interior pocket and two small interior pockets - none with zippers. Also, the zippered outside back pocket on the glazed version is much deeper than the outside back pocket on the pebbled textured one. The glazed version also has smaller side pockets than the pebbled black. I found that odd because when you hold the bags against each other the sizing seems to be the same. However, the differences are obvious when sliding my large sized phone in the pockets. If the pockets are important to you, keep in mind that they can vary from model to model.

When I got this gorgeous little backpack for my birthday, I thought I'd found the perfect daypack to leave me hands-free for my two toddlers. Alas, as much as I wanted to love it, I could not get past the ridiculously small opening to the main compartment. At about 5 or 6" wide, it made it necessary to root around blindly with my hand whenever I wanted to retrieve something. Add to that the fact that I could never slip anything in bigger than a paperback and I knew it wasn't meant to be. I am still on the hunt for an affordable, stylish black backpack with a normal-sized opening.

I got the one on the left 2 years ago and I got the black one this year. I love the space(you can fit a lot inside), the pebble leather(the tan backpack is softer than the black one) and the edgy/boho design(fashionable, trendy and classic at the same time)You won’t regret buying it. I use this backpack as a daily bag. I am all about crossbodies and backpacks kind of gal. This one is perfection.

This bag is beautiful. The styling is trendy but sophisticated. I've only had this bag a few months but the straps are already ripping where they attach at the top. They need additional reinforcement. I'm so disappointed because this is the second Minkoff bag I have purchased from Nordstrom that has been defective.

I bought this bag based on my girlfriend having it and reviews. I used it about 4 times before it started ripping at the top. I would expect better from this brand and for an item I spent almost $300 on. I am going to bring it back in store and see if they can refund or exchange. Maybe it was just this bag that was a fluke. Other than that, the leather is soft and the size is good.

I absolutely love this backpack so adorable. I bought it in the black with silver hardware. Its very roomy inside and fits a full size Lauren wallet, makeup bag and hairbrush. I can also fit an umbrella in as well with still room for more. I've had my eye on this backpack for so long and so glad I caved in and got it. It's so unique and lightweight on the shoulders. I love the pockets on the outside of bag for quick access to keys and phone. I highly recommend this bag and it goes with everything.

This is a beautiful soft leather bag. The first one I purchased, within two months one of the straps tore where it attached to the purse at the top. The sales person who helped me, swapped it out. We thought it was possibly defective. The leather of the shoulder straps are made of the same leather which the purse is made of they do not have anything additional sewn in between the leather to make the straps sturdier. The second purse, in about a month same problem happen again. My husband realized it was due to when I wore the purse as a backpack and then swung it to one side to open it up which caused the weight on one strap to rip at the seam. If the straps were redesigned, I'd reconsider purchasing htis bag again! I'm very sad as I loved this purse, but for need one that is a sturdier.

I absolutely love this bag! It is the perfect size and most amazing travel accessory. I recently traveled across Europe and the Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack was my go to choice for a purse or handbag. Its small enough that you can go from day to night, yet big enough to hold a scarf and miscellaneous items in addition to a wallet, phone, cosmetic bag. The backpack is easy to get in and out of, yet it keeps item secure and safe. The leather and hardware are great quality. The backpack styles well with a leather jacket, fur coat, or rain parka. This is a great purchase!

Very nice backpack-bag, just not for me. Great size and good quality leather. But when will these designers get a clue and make the inside a different color so I can actually see inside and not some crazy dark deep abyss of black????????????? As it is, it's very hard to find anything in any handbag, because there are hardly any compartments that fit the bill for cosmetics, gum, keys, phone. But then to make it black, I mean c'mon people!! They need to try a solid color that can reflect the contents.

This used to be my favorite bag...I have been using the Julian for years and have had multiple colors...the last time I went to buy one I noticed that the side pockets are smaller than they used to be as well as the pocket on the back. Very disappointed and need to find a new backpack that has pockets for easy access to my phone and keys. Please go back to the old design! :(

i got the bag in latte with the black hardware and it is gorgeous! All the pockets are perfect for great organization! Someone said the main zipper portion was too small and I could not disagree more!!! It's plenty big and holds any and everything unless maybe excess baby stuff or something. It's well made and looks more expensive than it was! It's easy to carry with just one of the straps off the shoulder too.

I am not one to leave bad reviews so I am sad to say that this bag was not up to my standards. I own two Rebecca Minkoff bags, the MAB and an older make of this exact Julian in black and gold from a few years ago. When I received the new Julian in black and gold, I thought for a moment that I was receiving a counterfeit bag. The leather was hard and stiff and looked plastic and fake. It felt like a thin, veneer coating. It feels nothing like my older Julian backpack. The leather on my older bag is soft, buttery, pliable and squishy, which is how I personally prefer my leather to be. I was expecting to receive a bag that was of the same quality of leather as my old one, but it was completely different. I know with time leather softens and relaxes, but my older one was slouchy and soft from the beginning. Upon inspecting my new bag and feeling around the pockets, I noticed the dye from the inside of the bag stained my skin. The inside of the new Julian is black. My older one is white and black. I did not appreciate having my skin dyed immediately from feeling around for a few seconds. I don't want black dye ruining all of the contents that I carry around in my bag. At the price I paid plus it being a designer bag, I was very disappointed in this purchase and sadly I returned it. I feel like the quality of her bags have gone exponentially downhill. The pros of this bag are that it's practical and unique. The black and gold is absolutely stunning together. I get compliments on my old one all of the time. The main zipper compartment is large enough to fit a 32 ounce water bottle. I personally use a Hydro Flask and this fits mine perfectly. I do wish the inside slip pockets were bigger. They are too shallow and not wide enough for a phone or sunglasses. It also doesn't have an inside zipper pocket, which I find odd as most bags do and it's nice to have for smaller items. The back secret pocket is not large enough to fit my iPhone, whereas my older Julian does. So strange. I feel like this bag was completely remade, but not in a good way. Definitely not new and improved.