AFKOMST bucket bag for women with drawstring closure and 2 straps
Product description
The essentials
If you’re looking for a women’s handbag that feels relaxed and practical day to day, the AFKOMST bucket bag is built around a drawstring opening and an easy bucket shape. On paper, it’s the sort of bag that works when you want quick access to your essentials, plus enough interior space for everyday items—without needing a rigid structure.
It comes with two strap options: a shorter shoulder strap for the shoulder style, and a longer, adjustable strap for cross-body wear. That flexibility is the main reason this kind of bag tends to suit busy days, especially when you’re moving between commuting, errands, and casual plans. Still, it’s not designed as a laptop bag, and it’s worth being honest about that upfront.
Key features that affect day-to-day use
The bag uses a drawstring & hasp closure with gold-tone hardware. The drawstring approach is convenient for opening and closing quickly, while the hasp adds a bit of extra security once you’ve pulled it in.
Inside, there’s a large main compartment plus an internal zip pocket, along with two internal slip pockets. That internal layout is genuinely useful if you tend to throw everything into one space—having a zip pocket helps keep smaller items a bit more contained.
The material is suede, which gives it a softer, more understated look than bags made from smoother synthetic finishes. It’s a nice choice for dressing down, but it also means you’ll likely want to think a little about how you care for suede over time.
Sizing, carry options and what the measurements suggest
The dimensions are listed as 27(L) × 30(H) × 14(D)cm. There’s also a shoulder strap drop of 29cm and a max crossbody strap drop of 60cm.
In practice, this points to a bag that’s roomy enough for daily essentials, but still compact compared with bigger tote-style designs. It should be comfortable on the shoulder using the short strap, and for cross-body wear the adjustable long strap lets you dial in the height.
Worth noting: because of the drawstring closure, it isn’t positioned for laptop or magazine storage. If your daily routine includes carrying a larger folder, tablet, or a book you can’t easily compress, you may find this becomes fiddly.
Where it shines (and where it doesn’t)
It’s a solid fit if you want an everyday handbag with a simple, easy silhouette and enough organisation to keep small items from disappearing. The two-strap setup is also a practical win—rather than committing to one carrying style, you can switch based on the outfit or how hands-free you need to be.
It may not suit you if you need a bag with a wide, fully open top designed for larger items. The drawstring opening can limit how neatly items fit, and if your go-to is work bag capacity, this one leans more towards personal essentials than structured work carry.
Tech specs
- Type: Bucket bag with drawstring & hasp closure
- Closure: Drawstring & hasp
- Hardware: Gold-tone
- Material: Suede
- Dimensions: 27(L) × 30(H) × 14(D)cm
- Shoulder strap drop: 29cm
- Max crossbody strap drop: 60cm
- Straps included: 2 shoulder straps (1 short, 1 adjustable long) and both are detachable
- Compartments: 1 large compartment
- Internal storage: 1 internal zip pocket and 2 internal slip pockets
Who it’s for (and who might want to look elsewhere)
It makes sense if you’re after a day-to-day women’s handbag with a relaxed shape, an easy closure, and practical internal pockets. The drawstring-and-hasp combo feels like a good match for shopping trips, short commute days, and casual evenings where you don’t want a heavy or overly formal bag.
If you regularly carry bulkier items (like laptops, magazines, or anything that needs a flatter, fully open interior), you may want to skip this and choose a bag style with a wider top and more rigid access. This one is more “essentials in, essentials out” than “carry anything”.
Is it worth it?
Buy the AFKOMST bucket bag if your priority is a stylish-but-practical suede handbag with a drawstring closure, internal organisation (including a zip pocket), and the convenience of two carrying styles via detachable straps.
Skip it if you need to store larger, flat items or a work device, because the drawstring opening isn’t intended for laptops or magazines. It’s best seen as a comfortable everyday bucket bag rather than a high-capacity carry-all.
Mini FAQ
Can it fit a laptop or magazines?
The drawstring closure means it isn’t suitable for storing laptops or magazines, even if it’s otherwise spacious for everyday essentials.
Does it come with both shoulder and cross-body straps?
Yes. There are 2 shoulder straps: a short one for shoulder carry, and an adjustable long one for cross-body style. Both are detachable.
Is there any internal pocket for valuables?
There is an internal zip pocket plus two internal slip pockets, so you can separate smaller items more easily.
What material is it made from?
It’s made from suede, with gold-tone hardware.
How big is the bag?
The listed dimensions are 27(L) × 30(H) × 14(D)cm. The shoulder strap drop is 29cm, and the max crossbody drop is 60cm.