Ela
Large Rounded Hobo Bag
This large rounded hobo bag by Ela (a Canadian brand at Simons) is made of pebbled faux leather with a recycled polyester lining. It features a zip top closure, an adjustable crossbody strap, a zip pocket, and two elastic pockets, and measures 11" (28 cm) in height, 12.5" (32 cm) in length, and 3.5" (9 cm) in width. Designed in Canada, it comes with a signature dust bag.
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Specifications
- Material
- Shell: 100% polyurethane; Lining: 100% recycled P.E.T. (recycled polyester)
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 12.5x3.5x11 in
Product Insights
The Large Rounded Hobo Bag from Ela, a CAFA Award-winning Canadian brand, embodies humble-luxury design—showcasing the wearer without upstaging them. Priced at $118 CAD, it bridges fast-fashion and premium vegan bags with a recycled PET lining and vertical vegan-leather production. Its structured pebbled exterior and full zip-top closure provide spill-proof security and scuff resistance, while elastic pockets prevent small items from sinking in the deep interior that fits a 9.7-inch iPad and a 500 ml water bottle (but not a 13-inch laptop). The logo-free, timeless silhouette encourages extended use, but durability requires proper care: clean with mild soap below 30°C, blot rain-dry without heat, and store in a dust bag away from sun and heat to avoid peeling. Carried by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and a 2018 CAFA winner, each detail solves common carry frustrations, offering a more durable alternative to faux suede that holds its shape with a gentle bottom slouch.
Verified claims
- Design pedigree
- Ela is a CAFA Award-winning Canadian brand.
- Design philosophy
- Humble-luxury design philosophy: showcase, not upstage, the wearer.
- Sustainability
- The bag features a recycled PET lining and vertical vegan-leather production.
- Value
- Priced at $118 CAD, between fast-fashion and premium vegan bags.
- Capacity
- Carries a 9.7-inch iPad and a 500 ml water bottle with other essentials.
- Organization
- Two elastic pockets keep small items from getting lost in the deep bag.
- Closure
- Full zip-top closure prevents spills, unlike magnetic-snap competitors.
- Cleaning
- Use soft brush and mild soap below 30°C to clean; blot rain-dry without heat.
- Storage
- Store in dust bag away from sun and heat to avoid peeling.
- Durability
- Scratch-resistant pebbled texture lasts with proper care; more durable than faux suede.
- Structure
- Structured by pebbled leather and zip-top, holds shape with gentle bottom slouch.
- Dimensions
- 11x12.5x3.5-inch bag fits tablets but not 13-inch laptops; holds shape when empty.
- Timeless design
- Understated, logo-free design encourages longer use by staying timeless.
- Build quality
- Scuff-resistant pebbled exterior, recycled lining, full-zip closure.
- Brand recognition
- Carried by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and won the 2018 CAFA Award.
- Design intent
- Each detail was chosen to solve a common carry frustration.
- Interior pockets
- Elastic pockets prevent small items from sinking to the bottom.
Product record
- Title
- Large Rounded Hobo Bag
- Brand
- Ela
- Price
- 118 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rounded hobo shoulder bag in black pebbled material with a single thin shoulder strap, gold-tone hardware at strap attachments, piped edging, and a small embossed 'ELA' mark near the bottom center.
- Overall shapeLarge rounded crescent/half-moon body with a U-shaped top opening and a slightly flattened bottom edge, shown from the front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Exterior material and texturePebbled/grain textured matte material covering the entire visible body surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow piped trim follows the bag perimeter and top opening, forming a defined edge between panels.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.14 · w 0.86 · h 0.72 (high) - Shoulder strapSingle thin flat strap in same black material continuing from the bag top and extending upward; strap appears unpadded and narrow.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high) - Strap attachmentsGold-tone rectangular metal rings at each top corner where strap connects to the bag, with short leather loops and tied leather strap ends hanging down beside the attachments.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper hardware visibleSmall gold-tone zipper pulls are partially visible near the bag top on both the left and right inner edges of the opening.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Bottom center embossing“Small embossed text reading 'ELA' located near the lower center of the front panel.”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.74 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Centered studio product shot on a pale gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; even lighting minimizes harsh highlights and shows texture. Image is cropped to include full bag and strap top.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow cast beneath the bag indicating studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFront-facing centered composition showing the entire bag and most of the strap; slight space above strap top is visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with minimal specular highlights and a faint cast shadow under the bag to the left.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
matte black· body#0E0E0Eblack· shoulder strapwarm gold· hardware- Overall shapeLarge rounded crescent/half-moon body with a U-shaped top opening and a slightly flattened bottom edge, shown from the front.
- 02
Product
Rounded black hobo shoulder bag with a single adjustable strap, pebbled surface texture, visible side and bottom seams, and gold-tone zipper hardware with a round branded pull.
- Overall shapeLarge rounded crescent/hoop body with a flattened oval base and a deep curved top opening creating a slouchy hobo silhouette.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.76 (high) - Surface textureMatte pebbled grain texture across the exterior surface consistent with grained leather or faux leather.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Side seamSingle stitched vertical seam running along the visible side panel from top curve to base, with matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high) - Base constructionFlattened rounded base with a stitched edge seam where side panels meet the bottom panel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Strap designSingle wide shoulder strap composed of the same pebbled material, attached to the bag with a stitched loop; strap includes an adjustable buckle and a belt-style strap end with several punched adjustment holes.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (high) - Buckle hardwareRectangular gold-tone adjustable buckle on the strap with visible tongue and frame.
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x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Top zipperExposed gold-tone zipper with visible metal teeth following the curved top opening.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Zipper pull text“ELA”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.20 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high) - Zipper pull shapeRound disc-shaped gold-tone zipper pull attached to the zipper slider.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from upper-left producing a soft shadow under and to the left of the bag; image centered and cropped to show the front-left side and strap.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting creating gentle highlights on the strap and zipper hardware and a faint diffused shadow beneath the bag toward the lower-left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front-left view showing the bag body, strap, and top zipper; image crops the strap near the top edge.
Colors
deep black· bag exterior#0E0E0Edeep black· strap#0E0E0Ewarm gold· hardware (buckle and zipper/pull)- Overall shapeLarge rounded crescent/hoop body with a flattened oval base and a deep curved top opening creating a slouchy hobo silhouette.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the bag's upper front and opening showing black pebbled exterior, curved top with metal zipper, gold hardware, and visible pink fabric interior with an interior zip pocket and a white sewn label reading ELA.
- Exterior materialRounded front panel made from black pebbled material with a matte finish and fine grain texture visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.88 · h 0.52 (high) - Top zipperFull-length metal zipper at the bag opening with exposed metal teeth and a fabric-joined zipper tape following the curved top edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Zipper pull and hardwareGold-toned metal zipper pull with a rectangular head and visible sheen; matching gold-toned buckle hardware visible on the strap at the left edge.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior liningPink fabric lining visible inside the open top, smooth satin-like appearance with a stitched interior zip pocket at the rear wall.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior zip pocketInterior zip pocket with a horizontal seam and a metal zipper pull tab visible above the white label.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Sewn label“White sewn rectangular label stitched to the interior pocket area with the text ELA printed on it.”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image is a close-up cropped to show the bag opening and upper front.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the bag opening and upper front; strap and hardware partially visible at left and right edges.
- BackgroundEven light gray background that provides high contrast against the black bag.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse lighting with subtle highlights on the gold hardware and gentle shading on the pebbled exterior; minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
matte black· exterior body#141414dusty rose pink· interior liningpolished gold· hardwarebright white· interior label- Exterior materialRounded front panel made from black pebbled material with a matte finish and fine grain texture visible across the surface.
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Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
For the pricepoint, happy with
For the pricepoint, happy with my purchase
Sac à main
Le format est parfait sauf que l’ouverture du sac à main est restreint .
Beautiful
A classic handbag. Easy to love. Not a crossbody. Strap is adjustable however it is still short. Absolutely stunning though. (Black).
Superbe trouvaille
Ce sac est juste magnifique dans le design et la couleur. La grosseur est parfaite pour moi qui aime apporter un livre et mes boites de suppléments. contient beaucoup et la bandoulière est très confortable puisque plus large que certains tote bag à 2 sangles.
Love this bag!
It is the perfect size and is so comfortable to carry around, either on my shoulder or cross body. The quality is great as is the colour.