I work at a company with a very young and college vibe and conformed to using a school style backpack for a long time. After about a decade, I decided it was time to move on and in search of something more professional but with the same comfort of carrying a backpack. I had tried several other bags in the past but they were always lacking something, whether pockets, internal organization, drink holders, laptop sleeves or they were slouchy and unappealing when I sat them down, allowing my laptop to cause an unpleasant lean, so I always ended up going back to a backpack. After hours of searching the internet, I ran into these bags. Unfamiliar with the brand and not a ton of reviews, I dug into everything I could find. I even read about the company and learned this company was founded by a woman right here in Central Texas which made me feel great about supporting. I quickly became obsessed with watching every video about the Gemini Mini Convertible backpacks and eventually purchased three in colors Taupe (for my everyday office use), Olive (for a friend), and Dusty Rose (for a Spring switch-up!). I also purchased two shoulder straps, a wallet and cosmetic bag in Taupe, the Darci Weekender in black and champagne, and the Ara crossbody in Dusty Rose (will do separate reviews for these). I knew I was taking a chance on buying this many bags without having seen even one in person but the videos were simple and honest without being able to find any bad reviews. I had a great feeling about this company.
All of the bags arrived in ~5 days! When they arrived I was in awe by the care of packaging and the bags themselves (as shown in many videos). They were all so stunning and the quality of the stitching, the feel…I could go on. I immediately packed my new Taupe Gemini Mini Convertible backpack and took it to work the next day (so did my friend!). I love opening the bag taking things out and packing them back in. I know it sounds silly but there is something incredibly addicting about this bag!! I look forward to it every day. So long as the quality and pricing remain fair, I will be a customer for life!
One thing to note, the Taupe color can look like a dark tan in warm lighting or a dark greige depending on the lighting. So, not as light as the colors online but still versatile & gorgeous either way.
Request for future designs: add one zipper pocket to the inside for safekeeping credit cards / cash or unsightly items. Usually a must for me when searching for a bag but glad I took the chance anyway!