This authentic LV Marly crossbody served me well for many years. Over time the Vachetta leather that held the strap ends broke. I've used the bag itself as a clutch and kept the original strap. The zipper works very well and the body of this make is a wonderfully useful clutch. I do not have the tools to repair the strap, but this is a wonderful project bag and the clutch is very roomy and useful.