Bugatti Eco-Friendly Hardshell Crossbody Review

We recently took a beach trip to South Padre Island, Texas and were accompanied by the, for now, unreleased eco-friendly hardshell crossbody bag from Bugatti. This review will encompass an overview of everyday use and its functionality as a beach companion. Without spoiling the review too soon, you’re going to want one when Bugatti releases them for sale.

Overview:

The hardshell eco-friendly crossbody from Bugatti has, for now, been released as a holder only product for their NFT collection. The hardshell is made from recycled water bottles, hence the eco-friendly tag. Bugatti has invested in brand new machines currently being installed in their Montreal factory for production. These machines inlay custom designs within the ABS hardshell to allow for maximum customization and personalization of the product. This bag is both utilitarian and a fashion statement that will not let you down.

Design:

Measuring 6.3 inches by 10.2 inches along with enough width to pack a 16-ounce water bottle with ease the hardshell crossbody offers similar dimensions to a standard crossbody purse. The durable ABS shell is made from recycled water bottles making this a choice bag for those looking to be eco-friendly. Inside the bag offers two mesh dividers which give you three separate areas to store your belongings. There are snaps to allow the bag to open slightly to give you the third center area for storage. Undo the snaps and the bag opens completely flat. The interior is lined with a soft material to keep everything safe. The shoulder strap is complete adjustable and removable if desired. You should have no problem storing your daily essentials and more inside this crossbody.

Functionality:

This crossbody bag is incredibly functional and useful for everyday life. The hardshell does make it a bit bulkier than a standard leather bag, but it is not cumbersome. The ABS exterior adds an added layer of protection and is incredibly durable. Ours have endured heat, rain, scratches and scuffs. Bugatti’s printing technique lays the design deep inside the shell which means the image stays looking great even after heavy use. Overall, this crossbody offers the same practicality as any crossbody bag or purse, but with added protection and full zipper enclosure.

Beach bonus review:

Having used the bag for daily life over the course of several months it only felt right to bring it along to the beach. Sure, you can bring a mesh beach bag for all your stuff in the hopes of keeping sand coming home with you to a minimum. We’d be lying if we didn’t try it! But for the safe keeping of our phones, keys and wallet coupled with storing our sunglasses, sunscreen and other necessities we couldn’t beat the Bugatti crossbody. The hardshell keeps out water while the full zipper enclosure means I don’t have sand in my wallet! Not once did we experience overheated phone batteries despite the heat of the south Texas sun. The bag is small enough to hide out of sight while going for a swim or building sandcastles with the kiddos. As a beach accessory it is an easy 5/5 must have going forward.

The verdict:

Overall, the only drawback is the hardshell making this crossbody marginally larger than a similar soft sided bag. However, the added benefits of that hardshell far outweigh the added size. Internally there is room for phone(s), wallet, car keys, travel size medicine bottles, sunglasses and more. Be it the beach or work it’s hard to not want to carry this with you. Not to mention the ability to customize this piece with your artwork, photos or any graphic design. At Stiles Supply Co. we want you to travel in style and Bugatti allows you to travel in YOUR style with this incredible piece. With three months of daily use and a trip to the beach this bag earns a full 5 star rating from us from design and construction to durability and convenience. Look out for the Bugatti hardshell eco-friendly crossbody in the near future. You already know where you’ll be able to get yours.

Steven Stiles -Owner

Happy travels!

Construction/materials: 5/5

Design/functionality: 5/5

Durability: 5/5

Convenience: 5/5

Overall: 5/5