Ela
Bloom Braided-Texture Crossbody Bag
CA$69.95CAD
In Stock
The Bloom Braided-Texture Crossbody Bag by Ela is a compact crossbody bag crafted from faux leather with a braided-like embossed texture, gold-tone hardware, and a recycled polyester lining. It features a top zip closure, an adjustable and removable crossbody strap, a magnetic-button back pocket, and an interior with a zip pocket and two elastic pockets. The bag measures 6.25 x 9 x 2.5 inches (16 x 23 x 6.5 cm) and includes a signature dust bag; it is suitable for everyday hands-free carrying.
- Material
- faux-leather with recycled polyester lining
- Style
- casual, modern, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Honey/Camel
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Faux-leather crossbody bag with braided-like texture and multiple pockets.
Zip top closure, adjustable crossbody strap, magnetic back pocket, interior zip and elastic pockets.
- Material
- faux-leather with recycled polyester lining
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, modern, minimal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9x2.5x6.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- faux-leather with braided-like embossed texture
- recycled polyester lining
- zip top closure
- adjustable and removable crossbody strap
- magnetic-button back pocket
- interior zip pocket
- interior elastic pockets
- signature dust bag included
- height 6.25 inches
- length 9 inches
- width 2.5 inches
Product Insights
The Ela Bloom Braided-Texture Crossbody Bag offers a compact, vegan leather crossbody with an embossed braided texture that mirrors the SS25 woven leather trend endorsed by Vogue and celebrities like Hailey Bieber, avoiding fraying common with real woven leather. On sale at $69.95, it is significantly cheaper than similar Lambert crossbodies and priced competitively with Ela's pebbled Sophia but provides the braided finish, magnetic back pocket, three-zone interior organizer, and a dust bag. The tradeoff is its small 9x6.25-inch size and spot-clean care, which suits daily carry for essentials and styled use with tailored or weekend outfits.
Verified claims
- Price comparison
- On sale at $69.95, 36–40% cheaper than Lambert crossbodies.
- Feature upgrades
- Bloom adds embossed braided texture, magnetic back pocket, three-zone interior, dust bag, and compact 9x6.25-inch proportions over basic crossbody.
- Value
- At CAD 69.95 sale price, Bloom's ~CAD 20-25 premium over Urban Zip is justified by added features.
- Style context
- Bloom's braided texture and Honey/Camel color tie into SS25 woven leather trend, endorsed by Vogue and worn by celebs like Hailey Bieber.
- Fashion trend
- Bloom's braided mirror of the woven leather trend editors call a leading SS25 direction.
- Texture
- Embossed braiding avoids fraying, tears, and snagging common with woven leather.
- Trend styling
- Embossed texture and camel color mimic celebrity-woven look at $69.95.
- Daily carry
- Fits large phones flat and keeps items in one layer without bulk.
- Interior organization
- Zip pocket and two elastic sleeves organize small items.
- Back pocket
- Magnetic-button back pocket allows one-handed access without opening main zip.
- Care
- Spot clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap or baby wipes; avoid abrasive sponges.
- Storage protection
- Included dust bag protects the embossed texture from dust and friction during storage.
- Materials
- Cruelty-free vegan leather and 100% recycled PET lining.
- Dust bag
- Dust bag protects bag during storage and extends its life.
- Price position
- At $108 ($69.95 sale), the Bloom matches the pebbled Sophia's price but offers the braided texture — the cheapest Ela with that finish.
- Feature set
- The Bloom offers the braided texture, a magnetic back pocket, interior pockets, and a dust bag in a compact crossbody.
- Outfit pairings
- Pairs with tailored looks and weekend basics like wide-leg denim and linen.
- Trend alignment
- This bag's neutral woven style fits Spring 2025 runway and celebrity trends.
Product record
- Title
- Bloom Braided-Texture Crossbody Bag
- Brand
- Ela
- Price
- 108 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar crossbody bags
- LAMBERT's Ginny ($110) and Eleanor ($115) sit directly above the Bloom's full price on the same Simons shelves, and at $69.95 the Bloom is a 36–40% cheaper way to add a textured crossbody to your wardrobe without sacrificing the department-store curation context.
- At $108 regular, the Bloom aligns with the Sophia pebbled camera bag but sits below the Braided-Texture Hobo ($118) and Trapezoidal Hobo ($128) — a clear hierarchy where braided finishes warrant a premium, so the $69.95 sale effectively delivers the line's most prized texture at its lowest crossbody price.
- The Urban Zip Crossbody at $48 USD ($96 original) pairs a pebbled finish with a front zip pocket and simple interior; the Bloom at $69.95 CAD ($108 original) upgrades to an embossed braided texture, a magnetic back pocket that allows one-handed phone access, three interior organizer slots, and a signature dust bag — a roughly $20–$25 increment that transforms the bag from a basic carryall into a more layered daily piece.
The braided texture trend and style inspiration
- Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Refinery29 all called woven leather a leading handbag trend for Spring/Summer 2025 after it appeared in collections from Ferragamo, Fendi, and Bottega Veneta, which means the Bloom's embossed braided look aligns with a runway-validated style that editors expect to last beyond a single season.
- Trend reports advise that the most wearable woven leather bags come in neutral tones like tan, cream, and chocolate, and should be treated as a quiet upgrade paired with wide-leg denim, linen, or tailored trousers — the Bloom crossbody's Honey/Camel colorway and defined 9″ × 6.25″ shape land exactly in that easy-wear formula.
- Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Elle Fanning, Dakota Johnson, and Ashley Olsen (who wore woven Dragon Diffusion bags a decade ago) have made the woven leather look a universally recognized premium aesthetic; carrying the Bloom's embossed version lets a buyer tap into that celebrity-validated style narrative without the $250+ price threshold.
What fits inside and pocket access
- The external back pocket closes with a magnetic snap, providing flapless, one-handed entry for a transit card or boarding pass while keeping the item secure — effectively a third quick-access point that doesn't force you to open the main zip or unsling the bag, a detail that elevates a basic crossbody into a genuinely commuter-friendly design.
- The brand describes the Bloom as having ‘perfect proportions to carry everything you need,’ confirming that the design was deliberately scaled for a full minimalist daily carry — the 6.25-inch height is intentionally shorter than a standard tablet but taller than a phone, creating a purpose-built space for daytime essentials rather than being a downsized version of a larger bag.
- The 9-inch length accepts most large phones flat, while the 6.25-inch height means items sit in a single layer rather than piling up — so you can see everything at a glance, and the 2.5-inch depth prevents bulk, making this a true slimline crossbody rather than a sacrifice of carrying space for aesthetics.
- Inside, the zip pocket secures cash or cards while the two elastic pocket sleeves corral small items like lip balm or a compact mirror upright, turning a potentially chaotic 2.5-inch-deep space into a three-zone system that mimics the organization of a small wallet-on-a-chain but in a less precious, daily-ready format.
Ela's sustainability and recycled materials
- Ela's choice of 'cruelty-free vegan leather' signals that the bag contains no animal-derived materials, aligning with the growing vegan fashion movement and offering a clear ethical differentiator compared to brands that use the generic term 'faux leather' without explicit animal-welfare disclosure.
- The brand states that the lining is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles — a direct conversion of post-consumer waste into a core bag component that reduces the need for virgin petroleum-based polyester, making the interior fabric a tangible environmental statement for a bag at this accessible price point.
How the embossed faux leather holds up
- Including a branded dust bag for storage shields the embossed exterior from abrasion and dust accumulation when the bag is not in use, which helps preserve the definition of the braided texture over multiple seasons.
- The braided-like pattern is surface-embossed into the faux leather rather than being an actual weave, eliminating the risk of threads pulling, unraveling, or snagging — the texture remains uniform as long as the substrate is not deeply scratched or chemically damaged.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular compact crossbody bag with a woven braided-texture front panel, rounded corners, top zip closure, and a detachable adjustable smooth strap with gold-tone hardware. A horizontal seam suggests a shallow exterior pocket on the front face.
- Overall shapeHorizontal rectangular box with softened rounded corners and a flat base visible at the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Front surface textureDense braided or woven texture covering the entire front face, arranged in tight horizontal rows.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Front seam / exterior pocketHorizontal stitched seam across the front roughly one third down from the top, creating a shallow external panel or pocket.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - Top closureTop-mounted zip closure with the zipper line running along the top edge of the bag.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - Detachable strap attachmentsMetal D-rings attached at each side seam for strap clipping; visible clip hardware on the left side connecting the strap to the ring.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.62 · w 0.05 · h 0.12 (high) - Strap constructionSeparate smooth-finish adjustable strap placed coiled in front of the bag, with a stitched edge and a rectangular metal buckle for length adjustment.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.73 · w 0.68 · h 0.16 (high) - Hardware finishPolished warm gold-tone metal on the buckle, clips, and D-rings.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background and soft shadow beneath the bag; the bag is centered in the lower half of the frame with even diffuse lighting.
- Background and stagingUniform pale gray studio background with no props other than the bag and its strap.
- Lighting and shadowDiffuse even lighting from above producing a soft shadow directly underneath and slightly to the front of the bag.
- Shot compositionBag is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image, leaving a large empty space above.
Colors
light beige woven· woven front panel and main body#E4C3A3beige leather· smooth strap and trim#DCBCABwarm gold metal· metal hardware (buckles, clips, rings)#C49B73- Overall shapeHorizontal rectangular box with softened rounded corners and a flat base visible at the lower edge.
- 02
Product
Rectangular woven-texture crossbody bag shown at a three-quarter side angle; visible features include a top zipper with gold teeth, piped leather trim, and a gold metal D-ring strap attachment on the side.
- Overall shapeRectangular boxy case with rounded corners and a flat base, shown from a three-quarter side view emphasizing the side and front panels.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.68 (high) - Surface textureBraided or woven pebble texture covering the entire visible exterior panels, forming a repeating small-scale horizontal oval pattern.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.68 (high) - Top zipperExposed top zipper runs along the bag spine; zipper teeth are metallic and the zipper tape is set into a narrow leather channel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Piped edge trimNarrow smooth piped trim runs around the bag edges following the contour of the panels; trim contrasts slightly in finish versus the woven surface.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.72 (medium); x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (medium) - Side strap attachmentSmall leather tab on the side secures a round gold metal D-ring used for attaching a strap; the tab is stitched to the side seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Stitching detailStraight topstitching visible at panel joins and along the leather tab attaching the D-ring.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow below the bag; three-quarter side camera angle, even lighting and high image clarity.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side view showing left side and front face of the bag; image cropped to keep the bag centered-right with negative space at top-left.
- Background and shadowUniform pale gray background with a soft diffuse shadow under the bag toward the lower-left, indicating overhead studio lighting.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp detail on texture and metal hardware; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
pale beige· woven exterior#E4C2A4light beige· piped trim and zipper channel#E4C3A4warm gold· metal hardware- Overall shapeRectangular boxy case with rounded corners and a flat base, shown from a three-quarter side view emphasizing the side and front panels.
- 03
Product
Interior view of a braided-texture crossbody bag showing pink fabric lining, an interior zip pocket with a gold-tone zipper, a white fabric brand label reading ELA, and the woven beige exterior around the opening.
- Interior liningSmooth pale-pink satin-like fabric lining visible across the full interior cavity and pocket faces.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Interior zip pocketHorizontal inset zip pocket set into the lining, zipper tape and teeth covered by the same pink fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper pullRectangular gold-tone metal zipper pull attached to the interior pocket zipper; pull has a flat tab and reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Main zipper teethExposed gold-tone metal zipper teeth run along the bag opening, forming an arched line at the top edge of the image.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (high) - Woven exteriorBeige braided or woven textured exterior visible around the lower and side edges of the bag opening with a slightly glossy piping trim along the edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.96 · h 0.38 (high) - Brand label“ELA”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Close-up product detail shot with a neutral light gray background; soft even lighting reduces harsh shadows and creates faint reflections on metal hardware; partial top-down viewpoint showing interior cavity; image cropped to focus on opening and interior.
- Shot compositionClose-up shot cropped tightly around the bag opening with a slightly angled top-down perspective focused on interior details.
- BackgroundUniform pale gray studio background filling the image area outside the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting with subtle highlights on the gold hardware and a low specular sheen on the pink lining.
- Image cropLower portion of the woven exterior is cropped by the image edge; full bag silhouette not visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high)
Colors
warm beige· exterior woven body#DBB592pale pink· interior lining#F2B4BCgold metallic· zippers and hardwarewhite· brand label- Interior liningSmooth pale-pink satin-like fabric lining visible across the full interior cavity and pocket faces.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- What are the recommended care instructions for the faux leather?
- For faux leather, spot clean with a soft damp cloth and mild neutral soap or baby wipes. Avoid abrasive surfaces, harsh cloths, and chemicals to prevent damage or discoloration [2].
- Is the braided texture embossed or woven, and how durable is it against peeling or fading with regular use?
- The braided texture is embossed into the faux leather, not woven. As with any embossed faux leather, proper care (gentle cleaning, avoiding abrasives) helps prevent peeling or fading, but we don't have specific durability testing data.