Customer Reviews MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Large North/South Tote

I love the way this bag looks but it is so heavy. Place a wallet, cell phone, brush, small makeup case and keys and it is really heavy. I will not stop using it though.

I adore this style and wanted to love this bag but I just wasn't impressed with the leather - it was wrinkled and looked shriveled along some of the seams. Almost as if it had gotten wet (which I don't believe it had). I may visit the MK store at MOA to see if the floor sample feels and looks the same. Also, based on other reviews I was concerned about bag losing its shape and folding into itself, especially when using the shoulder strap. In addition to this bag I purchased a different color and style - the ostrich embossed leather in tangerine. Not the most practical color (!) but it does seem to be a bit more stiff. So may keep that one. Giving only 3 styles for comfort because it is a heavy bag even when empty.

I purchased this handbag (from Nordstrom) and returned it immediately for several reasons. The snap magnetic closure was flimsy and didn't close firmly so over time, it would undoubtedly not function. There is no zipper, so this was the only means of closing the bag. The shoulder straps were not detachable...that was a deal breaker! The lock and key on the outside function but are purely ornamental because there's nothing to lock! The inside zipper was missing the zipper toggle. I bought the pearl gray and it was a pretty color and the leather was nice. But for the price, I expected more. This was my first Michael Kors bag and it will be my last.

It's Michael Kors! What's not to love? Lovely, durable and big. Classic style will last. Yep, yep, I'm a fan.

After scouring the Internet for months for the perfect rich leather day-to-night black bag that would induce label envy yet not break the bank, my husband showed up with this exquisite bag for my Christmas present. He had already bought the vinyl logo wallet for me for our anniversary, and I was terrified that he would see me looking at purses and buy the logo style E/W Hamilton to match. So, I worked hard on hiding my web-surfing from him. (BTW, while I think that that the vinyl initial Hamilton is a perfectly lovely bag, it just wasn't what I was looking for right now.) But somehow he read my mind (I didn't even tell my sister what I wanted because other than black and drool-worthy, I wasn't sure myself) so she couldn't have told him. I must have stared for about 30 seconds at it on Christmas morning before letter our a scream that scared the children! I adore everything about the black large North/South Hamilton tote by Michal Michael Kors. The soft leather, the roominess without making you look like you're carrying a suitcase, the prominent but not over-prominent logo, even the resemblance of the soft supple leather to a certain 20K bag with its own first name all came together in this ONE PERFECT BAG! I am 5"8 and I can wear the chain and strap over my shoulder comfortably like a cross body, or tuck the strap away and wear the handles on my forearm a-la-Jackie O. The cheaper price of the East/West just isn't worth the smaller size of that model. Oh and by the way, to the reviewer who said that it is cheaper at Macy's and Nordstrom - that may have been so in 2011, but NOT any more. :) I am not sure where the hubby bought it, but Zappos is the best deal around.

This is a beautiful and stylish bag. The color is classy and matches everything. I bought to use as a work tote, which holds much. But I plan to use as an everyday bag since it's a great look! I am partial to silver hardware since it's a youthful look with cool tone metals to match my jewelry. I am considering buying another Hamilton in a different color. Have 1 is great, having 2 is better! Love it.

Michael Kors makes beautiful bags. I absolutely love the Hamilton. It's chic and has turn head hardware.

I've had this bag for a few months now and I really love it. It's perfect for work, and the leather feels great. If I had to name some negatives, they are: the magnetic button that closes the bag is actually too magnetic for me -- it's hard to open back up, the bag is heavy even when there is nothing in it, and the shoulder strap is a bit uncomfortable at times. I'm used to cross-body bags which are much more comfortable to carry around.

I bought this bag for my wife. I'm no handbag expert but I have purchased several Louis Vuitton, Coach, and other high-end bags. The construction of this handbag bag is very high quality. If your wife/girlfriend likes this bag, they will not be disappointed with it.

Just love my Michael Kors Hamilton tote! Perfect summer bag & size for me. And of course I love Zappos prices!