Lambert
Emma Topstitched Crossbody Bag
CA$89.95CAD
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This is a compact crossbody bag from Lambert, a Canadian brand at Simons. It features a smooth faux leather exterior with contrast topstitching, a recycled polyester lining, two main zipped compartments, multiple card slots, and an adjustable removable crossbody strap. Dimensions are 5.25 inches high, 7.5 inches long, and 3 inches wide; it also includes a removable signature charm and a dust bag.
- Material
- Smooth faux leather, Recycled polyester lining
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, modern, minimalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Smooth faux leather crossbody bag with topstitched detailing and multiple compartments.
Two main zipped compartments, adjustable and removable strap, multiple card slots, removable charm.
- Material
- Smooth faux leather, Recycled polyester lining
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, modern, minimalist
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7.5x3x5.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- smooth faux leather
- recycled polyester lining
- two main zipped compartments
- adjustable and removable crossbody strap
- multiple slots for cards
- removable signature charm
- signature dust bag included
- topstitched design
- compact size: height 5.25", length 7.5", width 3"
Product Insights
The Emma Topstitched Crossbody Bag by Lambert balances sustainable vegan construction with versatile functionality: its 58% recycled shell and 100% lining are PETA-Approved Vegan, and the bag converts from crossbody to clutch or tote insert via a detachable strap, with two zippered compartments for organization. However, its compact 7.5x5.25x3-inch size fits a water bottle but not a tablet or paperback, and while a damp cloth suffices for cleaning, full care demands monthly conditioning and UV protection—a tradeoff for its lightweight, animal-leather alternative.
Verified claims
- Care expectations
- Brand says a damp cloth suffices; full care demands monthly conditioning and UV protection.
- Capacity
- Fits a water bottle but not a tablet or paperback.
- Organization
- Two zippered compartments segregate items, but no interior pockets for loose items.
- Pouch mode
- Removing straps turns it into a clutch or maxi pouch.
- Material
- 58% recycled shell and 100% lining match Matt & Nat; Espe Jade lacks recycled content.
- Size
- 7.5x5.25 face, 3 deep — smaller than Matt & Nat Pair but deeper.
- Price comparison
- $115 CAD, $5 above Matt & Nat, $55 above Espe Jade, plus dust bag and charm.
- Care and longevity
- Dust bag and gentle care extend faux leather lifespan, delaying disposal.
- Wearing options
- Worn crossbody, shoulder, clutch, or inside a tote as an organizer.
- Cleaning
- Smooth faux leather wipes clean with just a damp cloth.
- Weight
- Lighter than a similar animal-leather crossbody bag.
- Storage
- Includes a signature dust bag for storage and protection.
- Strap versatility
- Wide adjustable strap detaches to convert to a maxi pouch or tote insert.
- Included accessories
- Comes with signature dust bag and removable charm.
- Sustainability
- PETA-Approved Vegan certified; 90% recycled collection aiming for 100% by 2027; Canadian brand with Montreal flagship.
- Care & durability
- Cleans with damp cloth; lightweight; dust bag storage preserves shape.
- Canadian footprint
- 280+ Canadian retail doors, Montreal flagship, 30+ employees
Product record
- Title
- Emma Topstitched Crossbody Bag
- Brand
- Lambert
- Price
- 115 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar vegan crossbodies
- Emma’s recycled polyester lining is a credible eco gesture, but Matt & Nat’s Pair bag at a comparable $110 CAD uses 58% recycled exterior and 100% recycled bottle lining across the entire bag — placing Emma mid-pack between that all-in recycled construction and Espe’s standard polyurethane with cotton blend, which lacks recycled content entirely.
- Emma’s two main zipped compartments plus card slots offer a straightforward, sectioned organization; by contrast, the $60 Espe Jade packs front, back, and interior zip pockets along with card slots into its silhouette, giving shoppers more dedicated spots for phone and keys at a lower price — though Emma’s dual-compartment design may appeal to those who prefer keeping items separated in distinct zippered sections rather than a single main cavity with auxiliary pockets.
- Emma’s 7.5” x 5.25” profile is notably narrower and shorter than the Pair’s 9.5” x 6” footprint, giving it a more handbag-like scale that slips into smaller tote pockets — yet at 3” deep it actually measures 0.25” thicker than the Pair, so it swallows bulkier items like a small water bottle or sunglasses case more readily despite its smaller face.
- At $115 CAD, Emma ships with a signature dust bag and a removable charm — extras that neither Matt & Nat’s Pair page nor Espe’s Jade page list among their features, making Emma feel more like a complete gift-ready package without added cost.
Caring for smooth faux leather
- Applying a plant-based synthetic leather conditioner with a soft cloth once every one to two months replenishes the plasticizers that keep the faux leather supple, directly countering the dryness and cracking that polyurethane is prone to over time.
- Misting the bag with a PFC-free UV protectant spray like Scotchgard's version every few months forms a shield against the sun's UV rays, which are a primary cause of fading and peeling in dyed polyurethane — particularly relevant for darker colorways that can still lighten at stress points.
- Wiping the bag with a solution of one tablespoon mild dish soap or baby shampoo in a cup of warm water using a damp microfiber cloth removes everyday grime without attacking the polyurethane coating; the cloth should be wrung out until barely damp, and the surface dried immediately with a separate dry cloth to prevent moisture from weakening the material.
- Spot-treating ink stains with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol—pressed, not rubbed—lifts the pigment safely, while a 15-20 minute cornstarch application absorbs oil spills without solvents, both far gentler than scrubbing which can wear away the smooth faux leather surface.
- Storing the bag in its included dust bag with acid-free paper stuffed inside maintains its silhouette and prevents panel creasing, while laying it flat avoids strap stretching from hanging; this level of care supports the 2–5 year lifespan that well-maintained PU leather can achieve according to material experts.
Lambert's vegan and recycled materials
- The Emma's smooth faux leather cleans with just a soft damp cloth—no conditioners or specialty products required, unlike animal leather—which lowers the ongoing effort and cost of keeping the bag looking sharp, especially for daily commuters or frequent travelers.
- Lambert notes its vegan bags are generally lighter than equivalent animal leather bags, so the Emma won't feel heavy on the shoulder even when fully loaded for a full day out—a practical advantage over similarly sized leather camera bags.
- The Emma's recycled polyester lining directly participates in Lambert's broader material commitment: 90% of the brand's collection is already made from recycled materials, with a stated goal of reaching 100% by 2027, so that lining isn't an isolated green detail but part of a real, measurable brand-wide shift.
- Lambert holds a PETA-Approved Vegan certification, guaranteeing that the Emma—like all Lambert products—contains no animal-derived materials, which gives buyers a clear, third-party-verified cruelty-free commitment without needing to scrutinize individual components.
- Lambert is headquartered in Montreal, operates a flagship store in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood, and is sold in over 280 locations across Canada—so buying the Emma supports a domestic design business with deep Canadian retail roots, appealing to shoppers who value homegrown brands.
Included straps and wearing options
- With both straps detached, the Emma becomes a structured maxi pouch that can serve as a sleek clutch for evenings or a grab-and-go insert inside a larger work tote — effectively a fourth wearing option that requires no added purchase.
- The wide, adjustable-length strap allows shoulder or crossbody carry and is fully removable, giving the Emma a hands-free, all-day-wear option that spreads weight more comfortably than a thin chain and lets the user dial in the exact drop length.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Small rectangular crossbody bag photographed from the front; smooth brown leather-like exterior with contrast white topstitching, gold hardware, an adjustable strap laid in front, and a small metal name plaque reading 'LAMBERT' at the top center.
- Overall shapeCompact rectangular body with softly rounded top corners and a flat base so the bag sits upright in the image; front face is smooth and unembellished except for topstitching and a small name plaque.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.25 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, matte-to-slight-sheen brown material that resembles leather or faux leather on the bag body and strap.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - TopstitchingContrast white topstitching running along the perimeter of the front panel, around the curved top edge, along the strap, and bordering the zippered top panel.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Name plaqueSmall horizontal rectangular metal plaque centered at the top edge of the front panel with raised text.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.63 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high) - Zipper constructionTwo adjacent top zippers following the curved top edge, each with visible gold zipper teeth and pull hardware.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.59 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Adjustable strapDetachable adjustable shoulder strap made in the same brown material with white topstitching, a gold buckle for length adjustment, and gold swivel clasps attaching to bag D-rings.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.75 · w 0.46 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Decorative knot and tassel detailShort knotted leather strap with a small gold cylindrical end-piece hanging at the bag's right attachment point.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Front surface detailFront panel is plain with a subtle central highlight and no external pockets or visible seams other than the stitched border.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Legible brand text“LAMBERT”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.63 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray seamless background, soft shadow under the bag, even front lighting and minimal reflections; image centered with ample empty space above the product.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background and flat surface; bag placed on surface with a soft drop shadow visible below and slightly to the right of the bag.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered front-facing product shot with the adjustable strap arranged in front of the bag and the right strap attachment visible.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with a subtle specular highlight on the bag's front indicating a smooth surface; no harsh shadows or color casts.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
warm cognac brown· front body#7D4B39bright white· topstitchingpolished gold· hardware- Overall shapeCompact rectangular body with softly rounded top corners and a flat base so the bag sits upright in the image; front face is smooth and unembellished except for topstitching and a small name plaque.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the bag's front-right corner showing two zip compartments, contrast white topstitching, gold metal hardware, a knotted leather strap detail, and an adjustable stitched leather shoulder strap.
- Overall shapeRounded rectangular front panel with gently curved top edge and boxed sides visible at the right-front corner.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, matte-to-satin leather surface on the front panel and sides with consistent grain and a slight sheen from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.22 · w 0.54 · h 0.52 (high) - TopstitchingContrasting white saddle-style stitch runs around the perimeter of the front panel and along the side trim, forming evenly spaced parallel stitch lines.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.54 · h 0.58 (high) - Zipper configurationTwo parallel zippered compartments with gold metal zipper teeth and matching brown zipper tape; zippers run along the top and down the side edge visible in the image.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.68 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.40 (high) - Metal hardwareGold-tone circular ring and a gold-tone lobster clasp attached to the bag's side, with polished reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Knotted leather detailShort leather strap tied in a multi-loop knot adjacent to the hardware, with a narrow dangling leather tail and a small gold metal cap on the tail end.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Hanging tag detailSmall round gold disc tag partially visible hanging near the knotted leather detail.Partial
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shoulder strapRounded leather shoulder strap with matching white topstitching, visible across the lower part of the image including an adjustable strap loop and a visible strap hole.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Edge finishingBag edges show painted/finished edges slightly darker than the body leather, visible where panels meet and along the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.46 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a flat light gray background with soft shadow under the bag; image is a close-up detail view cropped to the bag's right-front corner.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled view from above and slightly to the left of the bag, cropping out the left rear and most of the bag body so the right-front corner is centered.
- Background and shadowSolid light gray studio background with a soft diffused shadow visible beneath the bag and strap.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven soft lighting with subtle specular highlights on gold hardware and a gentle sheen on the leather surface.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused detail shot with no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
warm medium brown· front panel and main body#825B4Atan brown· zipper tape and side trim#B4755Agold metallic· metal hardware (rings, clasp, zipper teeth, cap)#BA7D63white· stitching- Overall shapeRounded rectangular front panel with gently curved top edge and boxed sides visible at the right-front corner.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the bag interior showing smooth brown leather top panels with contrast white topstitching, gold metal zippers and hardware, built-in card slots, and a dark fabric lining. The name EMMY is stamped in gold foil on an interior card pocket.
- Leather exterior panelSmooth brown leather panel with visible sheen and evenly spaced white topstitching along the edge; leather shows a continuous surface without visible grain in this crop.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Contrast topstitchingWhite topstitching runs parallel to panel edges and around pocket openings, thread is thick and evenly spaced.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Card slot assemblyStacked card slots formed from the same brown leather, stitched at the edges and attached to the interior wall; top slot shows a flanged edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Debossed/foil name on pocket“The uppercase text EMMY stamped in metallic gold on the exterior of an interior card pocket.”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Gold metal zipper teethExposed gold metal zipper teeth and a fabric zipper tape appear along two parallel zip openings; teeth are glossy and reflective.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.66 · h 0.38 (high) - Gold hardware swivel claspPolished gold metal swivel clasp attached to a leather strap loop, showing reflective highlights and a spring-ring style connector.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior fabric liningDark brown fabric lining with a tight weave visible inside the bag compartments; appears matte and non-reflective.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.46 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Close, angled top-down detail shot of the bag interior on a neutral light background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the bag openings and interior pockets, photographed from an oblique top-down angle.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light grey background occupying the image corners outside the bag area.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and reflectionSoft diffuse lighting creates mild specular highlights on the leather and metal parts with subtle shadows inside compartments.
Colors
warm cognac brown· leather panels#A25D44bright white· stitchingpolished gold· metal hardware and zipper teethdeep dark brown· interior lining#2D1A0C- Leather exterior panelSmooth brown leather panel with visible sheen and evenly spaced white topstitching along the edge; leather shows a continuous surface without visible grain in this crop.
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Q&A
3 answered- How does the faux leather material hold up over time against scuffs and peeling?
- The bag is made from smooth faux leather, which can be prone to scuffs and peeling over time, especially with heavy use or exposure to heat and moisture [1]. With proper care—avoiding direct sunlight and harsh chemicals—it should hold up well for regular use.
- Can the main compartments comfortably fit a small tablet or a paperback book?
- Based on the interior dimensions (7.5" length x 5.25" height x 3" width), the main compartments are unlikely to comfortably fit a standard tablet or paperback book. A small tablet like an iPad Mini is too long, and a paperback would likely exceed the width. The bag is best suited for essentials like a phone, wallet, and keys.
- Are there any interior pockets or organization features beyond the card slots?
- Beyond multiple card slots in the main compartments, the Emma bag does not have additional interior pockets or organization features. It has two zippered compartments and card slots, but no separate slip pockets or interior zippered pocket.