& Other Stories Leather Bowling Bag vs Freja NYC Chrystie Bag

The & Other Stories bag is the better-built option: real leather with a crinkled finish, a two-way zip, a sturdy flat base and a cotton twill lining. The Freja Chrystie is a structured faux-leather tote with a foldover magnetic closure, four interior slip pockets and a strap clip, but it is not leather. Buy the & Other Stories if you want a genuine leather shoulder bag with secure zip closure. Buy the Freja if you prefer a lighter, more organized tote and are fine with vegan leather.

• Choose the & Other Stories Leather Bowling Bag if you want genuine leather, a secure two-way zip and a vintage bowling-bag shape.
• Choose the Freja NYC Chrystie Bag if you want a structured foldover tote with four interior pockets and a detachable shoulder strap.