Customer Reviews Baggallini Helsinki Bagg

I'm picky about my purses! This purse is great for traveling! Easy to find compartments, easy to wipe fabric, adjustable straps all make for a fun handbag. Took to the beach and now taking on a trip to Canada.

I love my new Helsinki Crossbody! I'm a homeschooling momma and we spend a ton of time at museums, parks, sports.... This perfectly holds everything I need it to and when you throw in your wallet and makeup bag it stands up. This is only crossbody I've ever owned that stands up. The side zipper pockets can fit my Smith & Wesson M&P 9. I'm buying other colors now. I love this purse!

My first Baggellini and I am in Love. Wish the iPad pocket was a little bigger/ deeper but wouldn't change anything else. Love the two outside side zip pockets. Adore the leopard print, subtle but still edgy.

I'm already a Baggalinni owner, so I already knew about the superior design and durability of this brand's bags. When I saw this pretty style in hot pink, I grabbed it and wore it on my shoulder while I shopped the other Baggalinni styles and colors. Every now and then, I'd turn to another shopper and say "What do we think of this?", holding up another for comparison. They all immediately picked the Helsinki bagg in hot pink, saying the shape and color were very flattering on me. So I bought it on the spot and have never looked back. It's this bag's unusual curved shape that makes it so special -- eye-catching and dramatic. Curved lines! I so appreciate the special attention to moving away from the utilitarian boxy look to making it a thing of beauty as well as the usual "sheer joy to use." I am so pleased that I would buy it in at least three other colors if I ever come across it again. In a New York minute! As is the case with every Bagg, the perfect use for each feature may not immediately strike you. But the day you say "HEY! There's a pocket/slot in here that works GREAT for this!" is the day you truly appreciate the planning and foresight that goes into the design. This particular model does not disappoint and its features are well thought out and incredibly useful. Count me a happy, happy camper. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Went to NYC for 4 days. This was the only bag I took and the only bag I needed! It was nice enough for the theater and dinner at a nice restaurant and convenient for all the museum site seeing we did. Boy did those side zip pockets come in handy! They hold a bottle of water! I also used one for my cumbersome eyeglass case. The attached small zip bag inside I used for credit cards and cash.They also held my and my son and husbands passports.The padded inside pocket fit my Ipad. The crossbody strap converted easily to a shoulder strap. This bag is lightweight and durable.There is only one down side and that is you may end up carrying everyone else's stuff! I have many designer name bags, but if I could have only one bag this would be it!

Excellent bag for travel. Enough slots to keep everything organized and you can really cram a lot in there. I had my Nook and my iPad along with all sorts of things. The shoulder strap is comfortable and it's easy to get things in and out since the slots divide everything up. Really recommend it.

I love this bagg- I have 6 baggallinis and this one is the very best for my day at work. I can carry everything I need, including my Kindle in the padded compartment. Two side zippered compartment hold my phone and my chargers. Lots of room for a wallet, hair accessories, make up, spare glasses, even long underwear for winter in Minnesota carrying mail! I actually could carry more stuff if I needed to- it woud be a great bag for travel. I like that it can be a shoulder bag or a crossbody. I love that bagallinis can be tossed in the washer on gentle for a cleaning ( and I always airdry mine- dry by morning) There is also a bottom zippered compartment I could use to hang the bagg over a telescoping suitcase handle- or, as I like to do, file papers in! This bagg is the best!

Wanted a cross-body bag with enough compartments, STRONG straps, easy to clean.... got everything I wanted in the Helsinki bag. LOVE IT!

Can anyone tell me what the two loops on the top of the inside would be used for. I can't figure it out. Thanks.

Can't wait to use this bag on international travel; I can store it in a larger carry-on and then use this as my daily purse for outings; for other trips will be perfect as it also has a place for ipad/e-reader

My favorite Baggallini yet! Love the side zip pockets, so handy for car keys and the padded pocket for my e-reader. The wide bottom and stiff clasp band keep it upright when it's set down. The forest green color is great, not an olive or teal but in between.

I like a cross-body bag for travel but it has to be light weight, big enough to hold a book, have a secure strap (no clips), zipper closure and inside zipper pocket. I have not yet road tested this one but it meets all criteria. It's not my first Baggellini (and it likely will not be my last). Now properly equipped, I can't wait to start my next adventure.

As "not a person who loves purse shopping", it is always hard for me to find something that I really like and the Baggallini purses are always my first choice! The Helsinki is a very nice bag with it's zippered pockets on both sides as well as the interior pocket and the top. It has a separate section for an IPad which I like to use to keep the clutter to a minimum in the main pocket. The only feature I would like is a more secure front pouch. The tab closure covers a pocket for a phone and keeps it secure but the sides are more open. All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and thankful to RG Barry for their "under promise & over deliver" policy! I received my purse well ahead of the promised date!

I returned it because it lacked style. I then ordered the Hanover crossbody and the Provence cross body. I am very pleased with both of these. I love the gold toned hardware and the classic design.

I already owned the original Helsinki bag with the luggage sleeve which I really appreciated. I did not realize when i purchased this bag that it would not have the luggage sleeve. It is however an excellent bag!

Hi Sorry I did not like the way the gold zipper worked. My old silver metal zipper on my gray Helsinki was terrific. I returned the purse and got another of your handbags.

This bag is the right size for a busy person who carries more than "purse stuff" but doesn't need a tote bag. It's my third Baggallini. The top zipper occasionally sticks, and I wish it had another divider in the main pocket and an outside zipper pocket. My bag often tips off the center console in my car, and anything in the outside pockets flies out. Other than that, it's a great bag and I will use it heavily.

You wanna look like Selina Kyle? A.k.a Catwoman? Little bit of a tight fit for my iPad, but roomy enough for snacks and killer makeup. Plus my water bottle. Heck yeah.

The bag was lovely but just a little too big for what I needed. I exchanged for a smaller size.

This bag is very well made, but it is just bigger than I expected. I plan to give it to a former Flight Attendant friend as I don't wish to keep it.

Really one of the nicest, well designed bag I've ever owned. But the zippzerto the main compartment is difficult to use.

I have several of the smaller bags and love them dearly. I choose the Helsinki because I wanted a roomy bag for a vacation. The design is good, bag balances well and components of good quality except the top zipper. It is rough and not recessed to protect clothing, sleeves in particular, from abrasion over time. I am keeping the bag but will retrofit a lip over the zipper to protect my softer fabrics.

This bag has a lot of good functionality. I was disappointed in the color. I thought it would look a lot more classy, as I had seen the black one and was really impressed with its looks. Maybe this is why the red one had a more reduced price tag.

I loved the bag & returned it due to the color. I ordered Charcoal knowing that a true Charcoal color would work with many different outfits. Unfortunately the purse I got was more of a Military Olive color even though the tag was labeled Charcoal. When I put next to my clothes, it just wouldn't work as the green came out.

The bag is a little wider than I was expecting. I do not wear a purse usually so I have to get used to it. It will hold everything I need to have with me and still have room to add things