I showed the pics to D22. She said, with the caveat that she tends to choose plain, neutral bags, that she likes the first one better. I agree that the second bag, for me personally, looks more special occasion than daily use, but that is my personal preference. Purses are so personal it’s hard to buy for someone else. I like the first one too. I don’t like purses to be carried by a handle - I like to keep my hands free. While I like the MK one, I’d always use the strap rather than the handle so I probably would not buy that style so you really need to know their taste.