Giani Bernini Pebble Small Satchel vs CoCopeanut Cowhide Crossbody Tote

Buy the Giani Bernini if you want a structured small satchel with gold-tone metal handles, an interior center zip compartment and a removable crossbody strap. Buy the CoCopeanut if you want a soft full-grain cowhide bag with a casual tote shape and a roomier body. The Giani Bernini is a synthetic pebble-grain bag with a 4.5 rating from 85 owners; the CoCopeanut has no comparable rating history, so its leather is the draw and its durability is the open question.

• Choose the Giani Bernini if you want a compact, structured satchel with a center zip divider, metal handles and a strap you can take off.
• Choose the CoCopeanut if you want genuine cowhide leather and a soft, slouchy shoulder bag that holds more than a small satchel.