HERBERT Frère Soeur
Lerie Nubuck Leather Crossbody Bag
The Lerie Nubuck Leather Crossbody Bag is a small drawstring pouch-style handbag from Herbert Frère Soeur, crafted in genuine nubuck leather with a cotton lining. It is designed for hands-free everyday carry, featuring an adjustable crossbody strap, a drawstring closure, and a small exterior zip pocket at the back for quick-access items. The bag measures 9.5 inches high by 8.75 inches long by 0.5 inch wide, includes a signature dust bag, and has gold-tone metal hardware; note that nubuck leather may require care to avoid scratching.
- Material
- genuine nubuck leather
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Color
Size
Specifications
Genuine nubuck leather crossbody bag with drawstring closure and adjustable strap.
Drawstring closure, adjustable crossbody strap, small zip pocket behind.
- Material
- genuine nubuck leather
- Secondary
- cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 8.75x0.5x9.5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Additional Attributes
- genuine nubuck leather
- cotton lining
- drawstring closure
- adjustable crossbody strap
- small zip pocket behind
- signature dust bag included
Product Insights
The Lerie Nubuck Leather Crossbody Bag by HERBERT Frère Soeur is a versatile, slim-profile bag that adapts from a collapsed flat shape to a structured bucket or cinched ruffle via its drawstring closure, while a back zip pocket allows one-handed access to phone and keys without untying. Its small-batch nubuck leather body and full-grain vegetable-tanned strap resist scratches, mask daily wear, and develop a patina over time; scuffs can be brushed out with the included cloth, and a dust bag protects the nap during storage. The bag offers a material upgrade over similarly-priced competitors with its cotton lining and included accessories, but its capacity is limited to essentials like a smartphone, keys, and slim cardholder—bulky items are a tight fit, and periodic reapplication of nubuck protector spray is needed after cleaning.
Verified claims
- Care
- Brush scuffs with the included cloth, store in the dust bag, and apply a nubuck protector spray after cleaning to guard against stains.
- Scuff resilience
- Buyers report that scuffs can be brushed out of the nubuck surface.
- Stain protection
- A nubuck protector spray should be reapplied after each cleaning to prevent stains.
- Storage and lining
- The dust bag and cotton lining reduce storage abrasion and interior fraying.
- Capacity
- Holds smartphone, keys, slim cardholder; bulky items are a tight fit.
- Access
- Back zip pocket gives one-handed access to phone and keys without untying drawstring.
- Shape
- Drawstring closure allows the bag to collapse flat when empty, expand into a soft bucket shape when filled, and cinch into a sleek silhouette.
- Silhouette
- Drawstring closure allows the 1 cm body to collapse flat when empty, hold shape when open, or cinch into a ruched ruffle.
- Scratch resistance
- Nubuck masks scratches from daily wear; scuffs can be brushed away.
- Storage protection
- Includes a dust bag to protect the nubuck nap during storage.
- Design
- Drawstring closure, rear zip pocket, and 1 cm slim profile offer adaptable carry and easy access.
- Competitive value
- C$199.95: full-grain veg-tanned strap, cotton lining, dust bag included—material upgrade over similarly-priced competitors.
- Patina
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned cowhide strap develops a unique patina over time.
- Leather quality
- Small-batch nubuck leather body and calf leather strap develop patina and resist scratches.
- Accessories
- Includes a dust bag and care cloth for brushing scuffs.
- Nubuck patina
- The nubuck body deepens in color and develops a unified patina with regular exposure to light, natural skin oils, and friction at contact points.
Product record
- Title
- Lerie Nubuck Leather Crossbody Bag
- Brand
- HERBERT Frère Soeur
- Price
- 325 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing small drawstring nubuck suede pouch bag in warm brown with dark brown leather drawcords and strap, gold metal hardware, and a small gold diamond logo near the bottom center.
- Overall shapeSoft-sided trapezoidal pouch with a slightly rounded bottom edge and a gathered top closure
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.26 · w 0.72 · h 0.63 (high) - Material and textureMatte nubuck or suede surface with visible short nap and subtle shading from the pile
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.35 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Top closureDrawstring gathered top with a stitched channel where the cords pass through, producing soft vertical folds
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - DrawcordsTwo dark brown leather drawcords emerging from each side of the top, each terminating in a short gold metal tip
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.44 (high) - Adjustable shoulder strapThin dark brown leather strap visible on the right side with an adjustable buckle section and a looped strap keeper
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.40 (high) - Metal logo detailSmall diamond-shaped gold metal logo or ornament centered near the bottom front face of the bag
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.78 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; centered composition showing front view.
- Background and stagingEven, very light gray background filling the frame with no visible props aside from the bag
- ShadowSoft, diffuse shadow directly under the bag indicating overhead studio lighting
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.85 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionBag centered in frame and photographed from a slightly elevated frontal angle so the front face and gathered top are visible
Colors
warm chestnut brown· body#8C4213dark chocolate brown· drawcords and strapwarm gold· hardware tips and logo- Overall shapeSoft-sided trapezoidal pouch with a slightly rounded bottom edge and a gathered top closure
- 02
Product
Soft nubuck drawstring crossbody bag shown from a rear three-quarter angle. Visible features include a ruched drawstring top, a horizontal exterior zip pocket with a leather pull, dark leather straps with metal caps and an adjustable buckle, and a rounded base.
- Main body materialSingle-piece soft textured nubuck or suede exterior in a warm medium brown with visible nap and subtle creasing near seams.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Top closureDrawstring ruched opening formed by gathering the body material into a stitched channel at the bag rim.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Exterior pocketHorizontal zippered pocket on the rear face with visible topstitching and a short dark leather zipper pull tab.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Zipper pull textural detailShort narrow dark leather tab attached to the zipper slider, showing a slightly glossy finish compared with the nubuck body.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.56 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder and drawcord strapsMultiple thin dark brown leather straps: two longer adjustable shoulder straps and two thinner drawcords emerging from the top channel.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Adjustable buckleRounded rectangular gold-tone metal buckle on one shoulder strap used for length adjustment.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Metal strap end capsPolished gold-tone metal caps finishing the ends of the thin drawcord straps.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.90 · y 0.35 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Side seam and base shapeVisible vertical side seam leading to a softly rounded rectangular base with slight squaring at the corners.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a clean light gray background with soft shadow under the bag. Image is cropped to include the full bag and extending straps; view is a rear three-quarter angle showing the bag's back face and one strap buckle.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view centered slightly left with straps draping out to both sides; bag sits on a flat surface casting a soft shadow.
- Background and lightingEven diffuse studio lighting on a uniform light gray background producing soft, short shadow beneath the bag.
- Image croppingRightmost strap and leftmost strap extend to the image edges and are partially cropped by the frame.
Colors
warm medium brown· body#9B4C1Bdark brown· straps and trim#2B221Dgold-tone metal· metal hardware#B4B4B4- Main body materialSingle-piece soft textured nubuck or suede exterior in a warm medium brown with visible nap and subtle creasing near seams.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful
High quality nubuck leather and perfect sized crossbody bag w/ adjustable strap. In case you are wondering, the straps are dark brown (it doesn't mention that in the description). Not sure I would have paid full price, glad I got it on sale.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/handbagsReddit users appreciate the high-quality leather and edgy aesthetic of Herbert Frère Soeur bags but warn that the smooth leather scratches easily, though scuffs can often be buffed out.
Positive comments about leather quality and style are balanced by concerns over scratching and scuffing.
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Compared To
vs Sezane
Soeur is compared to Sezane; while both have good quality leather that scratches easily, some prefer Soeur's aesthetic.
Source Threads
Soeur's smooth leather scratches easily
The thing with Soeur is, they like to use smooth leather which scratches easily regardless of the quality. That's one thing you might wanna avoid when you're doing your shopping. I saw a mini cheri bag completely destroyed with scratches.
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Praise for Herbert Frère Soeur quality and care
They are a small, edgy brand known by French fashionistas, but which has been gaining ore and more recognition. Very high quality leather, all done in small batches. It will develop a nice patina. You can brush the scuffes away with the cloth they usually insert in the bag.
u/PoudreDeTopazer/handbagsView thread →