Saint Laurent Paris Cabas Rive Gauche Bag - yay or nay?!

A friend of mine just returned from Europe and purchased this amazing SLP Cabas Rive Gauche black bag in the pebbled leather and silver hardware. I really was taken by it – the silhouette, the sort of hidden top zipper, the side view that is reminiscent of a Kelly, strap, etc. It has this lovely balance of softness and rigidity. She also had really packed it with items and it was still surprisingly light and the weight was very centered. I also think this would be a great bag for a fashion-forward guy! Would love to know fellow Boppers thoughts?! ???