Cyme alternative (better quality)?

Hi!

I love the Cyme’s design so much, it’s got the perfect colour for me (a dark, not too warm brown) and the price is also in my ideal range, however… I’ve heard so many bad things about the quality:(

I don’t want to spend more than 400-500€ (willing to go up to 600) on a bag, and the 450€ it costs in Europe are a price I feel absolutely comfortable with.

But it seems like you’re mainly paying for the name, not the quality…

I might be delusional, but does anyone know a bag that meets the following criteria & is in the price range?:

- good leather quality, not split leather
- holds its shape (I don’t like slouchy and sloppy totes…)
- round/organic/architectonic shape
- dark brown or neutral-cool medium brown available (cognac, saddle, chestnut etc don’t work for me)

Help is much appreciated 🫠