Natalia Square Crossbody Bag

Verified claims

Materials

58% recycled polyester/PU shell is PETA-certified, water-resistant, pebbled to hide scratches, and lasts 2-5 years.

Design

Square silhouette fits a Kindle, includes an interior phone pocket, and the strap adjusts to three carry modes.

Sustainability

Lambert commits to 80% recycled materials by 2024 and is PETA certified.

Price value

At $135 CAD, Natalia costs $25-35 more than Lambert's non-recycled crossbodies.

Care

Water-resistant pebbled PU surface hides scratches; spot clean only.

Brand accountability

Founder’s quality pledge; Canadian design with Guangzhou vegan-leather expertise.

Versatility

Bag worn as crossbody, shoulder, or clutch via removable, adjustable strap.

Quality commitment

Founder's name means quality: designed in Canada, made in Guangzhou.

Capacity

Main compartment fits a paperback or Kindle plus wallet; dedicated phone pocket holds large phones and frees main space for daily essentials.

Organization

One zip pocket, two slit pockets, and a dedicated phone pocket keep belongings organized and easy to find.

Strap options

Removable, adjustable strap converts bag from crossbody to shoulder bag or clutch.

Surface durability

Pebbled grain scatters light, hiding scratches and scuffs.

Water resistance

Polyurethane shell repels light rain.

Lifespan

Polyurethane composite lasts 2–5 years before peeling.

Scratch resistance

Pebbled grain finish resists scratches and hides scuffs from daily use.

Wear styles

Adjustable strap allows crossbody, shoulder, or clutch wear.

Product record

Title

Natalia Square Crossbody Bag

Brand

Lambert

Price

135 CAD

Availability

In stock

What fits inside the Natalia crossbody

• With a 9-inch by 9.25-inch floor, the main compartment easily accommodates a standard paperback (roughly 4.25″ × 7″) or an e-reader like a Kindle (6.2″ × 4.3″) alongside a slim wallet, making it commuter-friendly for those who carry reading material.
• A dedicated smartphone slot inside the front wall keeps the device from occupying space in the main cavity, so the bag’s core volume remains available for a wallet, earbuds, keys, and a compact personal care item without the phone causing internal clutter.

Environmental impact of recycled materials

• Lambert's PETA certification verifies the Natalia's entirely vegan material set, and its choice of polyurethane over polyvinyl chloride for the faux leather avoids the more toxic chlorine chemistry of PVC, so the bag's animal-free stance is coupled with a lower-hazard synthetic.
• Recycled polyester production consumes roughly half the energy of virgin polyester, so the Natalia's shell and lining fabric carry a substantially lower carbon footprint in their material phase—an advantage that extends to any accessory made from the same recycled feedstock.
• Recycled polyester matches virgin polyester for tear strength and daily wear resistance, so choosing the Natalia's recycled shell does not sacrifice how well the bag holds up to abrasion, scuffs, or the weight of a full daily load.

The founder's approach to everyday practicality

• Mélissa Lambert launched the brand in 2017 after searching in vain for a chic, practical bag as a pregnant mother of two; she designed her own line because the market offered only 'ugly flowered bags' — meaning the Natalia's combination of a sleek shape and a compartment for everything reflects that original mission to serve women who refuse to choose between style and function.
• The Natalia's interior — one zip pocket, two slit pockets, and a dedicated smartphone pocket — isn't accidental; it continues the brand's signature philosophy that 'each and every object placed in our bags finds its place,' a design principle Mélissa Lambert established because her own bag was 'a mess' before she started the line.
• The Natalia's removable, adjustable strap that allows crossbody, shoulder, or clutch wear is a direct expression of the Lambert design code: bags meant to transition from a 9-to-5 workhorse to an evening accessory without a wardrobe change, engineered for a single bag to cover multiple contexts.
• The brand name Lambert is the founder's own surname — she has stated it represents a personal commitment to never lowering standards; for the Natalia, that means the stitching, hardware, and materials are backed by an owner who stakes her own identity on the bag's quality.
• Every Lambert bag, including the Natalia, is concepted in Canada by a female-led team and produced in Guangzhou, selected for its global reputation in vegan leather craftsmanship — this split lets the brand marry local, wear-anywhere design with the specialized manufacturing needed to achieve its quality standards.
• All Lambert leather is PETA-certified and uses polyurethane instead of PVC, and since fall 2024 the brand has adopted an 80% recycled-material standard across collections, aiming for 100% by 2026 — for the Natalia buyer, its 58% recycled polyester shell is both a cruelty-free choice and part of a public, dated commitment to reducing virgin plastic.

Durability and care for recycled faux leather

• Built on a 58% recycled polyester underlay bonded with polyurethane — a standard composite for vegan bags in this class — the Natalia aligns with the typical 2–5 year life span of PU-based faux leather, delivering daily durability that matches its mid-tier price and its brand’s move toward circular materials.
• The polyurethane outer is inherently water-repellent — unlike natural leathers that can stain from rain, a damp wipe restores the surface after moisture exposure, making the bag suitable for wet-weather errands without the risk of water spots.
• The fine pebbled embossing of the polyurethane shell breaks up light reflections, meaning micro-abrasions from keys or daily friction blend into the matte, stippled surface instead of standing out — the result is a bag that reads as well-kept longer than a smooth faux leather equivalent would, without requiring a conditioning routine.
• Machine agitation and high heat accelerate the breakdown of polyurethane coatings, so a light hand-wash or spot clean with cool water and mild detergent — treating only the surface and avoiding immersive soaking — keeps the shell from delaminating, extending the bag’s life past the 2-year mark.