• Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag
  • Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag
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Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag

The Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag is handmade of beautiful full-grain leather, with a solid brass zipper. The Mini Crossbody Bag is just like our classic Crossbody Bag — but smaller and cuter! Natural Essex is a soft and squishy vegetable-tanned leather that develops a dramatic patina with wear, produced by the iconic Horween tannery in Chicago. The Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag comes standard with a Russet strap.

Choose your crossbody strap
$245.00
$245.00
Free shipping on U.S. orders $50+.
Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag
Natural Essex Mini Crossbody Bag

What makes KMM & Co. special?

  • Handmade in the USA

    Leather goods made by skilled hands in our Atlanta, Georgia studio.

  • Heirloom quality

    Full-grain leather and traditional craftsmanship to last a lifetime.

  • Free shipping & returns

    Free shipping on U.S. orders of $50 or more (and free returns, too)!

  • Responsibly sourced

    Full-grain leather that's sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry.

Things customers love about the KMM & Co. mini crossbody bag:

1. Gorgeous full-grain leather

Like every KMM & Co. bag, the mini crossbody bag is handmade of amazing full-grain leather. That's the highest quality leather made, and we make it a point to stock more (and brighter!) colors than just about anyone else.

2. Simple, thoughtful design

A great handbag should make your life simpler, and it shouldn't weigh you down. With one compartment and a solid brass YKK zipper (just like our classic crossbody bag!) the mini crossbody bag doesn't overcomplicate things. Plus, the D-rings are carefully placed to ensure that the bag hangs perfectly, no matter how much or how little you put inside.

3. Customizable strap options

You can choose among three different strap options for your mini crossbody bag. (We're a little biased, but we think that you can't go wrong with any of them!)

  • The classic crossbody strap, which adjust between 44 and 51 inches, is made of belting-weight leather, and its edges are beveled for decades of comfortable wear.
  • The chain link strap is made of interlocking links (in the same leather as the body of the bag) and is endlessly adjustable and customizable. It's a great option if you want the flexibility to wear your bag with a short shoulder strap today and a long crossbody strap tomorrow — just add or remove links!
  • The two-ply sewn strap is made of the same leather as the bag. It adjusts between 44 and 51 inches and is soft, beautifully stitched, and super comfortable to wear.

We think handbags should be fun — have you seen all the colors of leather we stock?! — but we're also serious about heirloom-quality materials and craftsmanship. Each mini crossbody bag is a labor of love. We choose to make your bag the old-fashioned way so that you can carry it for decades and watch it get more beautiful with age and wear.

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How the mini crossbody bag measures up:

The perfect crossbody bag should go with everything in your closet – and be the right size to go with you everywhere. The mini crossbody bag is perfectly proportioned for everyday use, especially if you like to travel light.

• 6 inches in height

• 9 inches in width

• 1.5 - 2 inches in depth depending on the leather

• Zippered opening: 7 inches

• Detachable crossbody strap

• 1 to 1.5 pounds in weight, depending on leather

Tan Kodiak Crossbody Bag
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Tan Kodiak Mini Crossbody Bag
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"If you've been loving our classic Crossbody Bags and found yourself thinking that you'd like a smaller one: This is the bag for you! If you haven’t had that thought, this might still be the bag for you, but you might need to think about it more? Either way, good things come in small packages, and this is a small bag that will come in a small package."

– KYLE MARTIN, EXPERT COPYWRITER

Tan Kodiak Mini Crossbody Bag
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Rose Cypress Mini Crossbody Bag
$170.00
$170.00

Handmade and made to order

Made to order, just for you

Like every KMM & Co. accessory, the mini crossbody bag is handmade and made to order. (No warehouses, no factories, just a small studio in downtown Atlanta!) Each bag takes up to 3 weeks for us to make and ship – but it's worth the wait, we promise!

Free shipping on U.S. orders $50+

All orders totaling $50 or more ship free within the United States! We also ship overseas, and to APO/ FPO addresses, too. All packages ship via USPS and go to our local Atlanta post office within 24 hours of your shipping confirmation email.

Easy returns within 30 days

If you aren't happy with your order, you can return or exchange it for free within 30 days of receipt. The only items ineligible for return or exchange are items customized for you and final-sale items. Check out our full returns policy for more details.

How the mini crossbody bag gets made

Each bag is handmade in the USA (in our Atlanta studio)! It all begins on the cutting table, where we select the perfect side of full-grain leather for your mini crossbody bag. There's a front, a back, and a gusset, and we consider the color and grain of each piece.

Next, we carefully prepare a solid brass zipper and set it into the bag. (Our YKK zippers feature a big "donut pull" for ease of use!) After the zipper is tested, we assemble the body of the bag with strong backstitched seams and solid brass rivets.

Finally, we cut and assemble the crossbody strap: a belting-weight strap, a chain link strap, or a two-ply stitched strap made in the same leather as the bag. All of the hardware – solid brass D-rings and trigger snaps, plus copper rivets – will patina with use. We never use antiqued brass, which is painted or plated.

Made (and customized) just for you!

Everybody's dream bag looks a little different. We offer a range of custom options so you can design the mini crossbody bag you've always wanted.

1. Add a chain link strap

The mini crossbody bag comes standard with one of our signature belting-weight crossbody straps. But if you want to make a statement, you can opt for a chain link strap to add a splash of color (and vintage style!) to your bag. The chain link strap is also perfect if you'd like the option to wear your bag as a shoulder bag one day and a crossbody bag the next — it's super easy to customize the length!

2. DIY your perfect strap

Since the chain link strap is made of individual leather links, you can customize its length and its color in any way you want! If you want to DIY your chain link strap with packs of links, you can combine as many colors as you'd like so that your bag matches all of your favorite outfits.

3. Choose a two-ply strap

In addition to the classic belting-weight crossbody strap and the customizable chain link strap, we also offer a two-ply strap that can be made to match your bag. Each one is stitched with matching thread. And because it's made of two layers of leather, it's incredibly soft and comfortable to carry.

See more in Natural Essex, a soft and squishy vegetable-tanned leather that develops a dramatic patina with wear, produced by the iconic Horween tannery in Chicago.

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Ask away! FAQs about the mini crossbody bag

What does a KMM & Co. mini crossbody bag hold?

The mini crossbody bag is a smaller version of our classic crossbody bag. With its single compartment, you can carry all of your essentials: a wallet, phone, keys, sunglasses, maybe even a small snack!
How easy are the zipper (and zipper pull) to use?

We love a good solid brass zipper! We've recently introduced a new zipper that's even easier to open and close than our previous zippers: solid brass with a leather pull (that matches the bag!) for ease of use and classic good looks.

What if I need a longer or shorter crossbody strap?

We're happy to customize the length of the strap so it's perfect for you, whatever your height or body type. Great leather bags are for everybody! Just send us a message and we'll get to work.
Which color or leather should I choose?

We love every color in our collection, but after making thousands of bags, we're partial to Kodiak and Cypress leathers. For each color we introduce, we reject hundreds of other colors and tannages: KMM & Co. leathers are truly the best of the best.
What variations and markings can I expect from full-grain leather?

Full-grain leather retains all of its original grain and character, including any imperfections. You might see range marks, grain variations, small spots or scratches, folds, or color variation. They're all a beautiful part of the leather's natural character.

More questions? Send us a message and we'll get back to you ASAP!

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