The leather is pliable, buttery, durable, and lightweight. With this sporty combo, I have been able to accessorize it with black, yellow, brown, light blues, white, etc. The double zipper pulls allow you to really open up this handbag and fill it to the max. This is my first Carlos Falchi 'Chi' handbag purchase, and it will not be my last! Thank you Carlos/HSN! P.S. Carlos, this same design would look great in black/platinum for Fall!