Beautiful soft black leather on the outside and tan leather on the inside. The coach store told me it would get even softer and slouchy over time. I purchased this bag a couple of years ago and used it only a handful of times. (I prefer crossbody bags) No rips, stains, or smells. Comes from smoke-free, incense-free home. (The brass coach tag isn't scratched; it still has the plastic on it, photo is creating an opitcal illusion) 14x11x4