Madewell Essential Bucket Tote Bag Smells Nasty

I purchased The Essential Bucket Tote bag from Madewell four days ago. Yesterday, my bag arrived, but when I opened the package, a strong and unpleasant smell filled the entire room. I let it breathe for three hours, hoping that any staleness from transportation or packaging would dissipate, but the issue remained. During my online investigation, I discovered that the problem arises from the utilization of inexpensive and subpar leather. Today, I'm sending it back; I have the return label now. Recently, I've observed a decrease in the overall quality of their products. I think I'll steer clear of this brand for a little bit.