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After doing some research on quality handmade leather goods shops, Del Guidice Roma came as my winner, so I went ahead and placed online order. I also did email them first for some questions and got a reply quickly, which made me push through with my order. I ordered:Large Hobo Bag Vittoria - Black/Taupe; Bag Irina 25 - Black/Taupe (personalized- intials); Women's Soft Wallet Suave L - Mud (personalized- initials); Credit Card Case 6 Slots - Taupe. It was delivered via FEDEX w/signature required and oh my gosh! the items were very beautiful! all came w/ each own dust bag (except card slot wallet which was in a box ready to be gifted & was placed in the paper bag of the wallet) and own paper bag! as if I just walked out of the actual store! normally when you order online, it will be boxed with dust bag, but theirs came in pristine condition paper bag of each item, the package was eloquently done that each paper bag is not even damaged or folded or creased and purses and wallets were soft as described in the website. No smell, very well made, soft texture. I happened to also bought a strathberry mosaic bag (regular size) for comparison which came a day or 2 before Del Giudice items. I then compared the leather of these two and Del Giudice wins! Just looking at the texture you will see the difference, then the touch, it made the strathberry bag looks low class. Yes strathberry came with a dustbag and their black box and looks stunning, don't get me wrong, it was really nice but it didnt get the wow factor from me , Del Giudice did wow me! For that price of strathberry (and other luxury brand) , i think they should copy Del Giudice,give me the paper bag too ! lol! I was so disappointed I didnt get to visit Del Giudice shop when I was in Rome last year (due to the severe heat we limited our outdoors), maybe they have more style in person. Nevertheless, I am very very well pleased with my online order and highly recommend this store. Dont hesitate to order online as you will get what exactly was described, I love most is the personalized order, I went with silver (after doing research, this is the best method) engraving. The photos I attached don't do much justice but I want to share how the items came and what it looks like closer. Lastly, I used my hobo bag in Montreal last week and it rained there everyday, so it got rained on but maintained the leather quality, so I'm really happy with that! Totally worth buying Del Giudice bags! (Now Montreal has some locally handmade leather goods too which are of course pricey & good quality too, and yes I did compare it, you already know who wins :) so if you are still looking around for nice and good quality leather goods, handmade, buy it from Del Giudice, you won't be disappointed! besides you are supporting a local business).