Authentic. Good quality genuine leather It's a beautiful peanut colored tote. I've received so many compliments on this work bag I carried it to work for 6 months only Would easily fit in my MacBook 11" May be can fit the 13" too Needs a bit of cleaning and polishing which I'll do before sending The rods on the sides need to be hammered down which I can't do myself. You can get it done even from a local blacksmith. Have clicked as many pictures as possible Bought from Macys USA