The Best Totes for Work
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With the majority of us living the daily office life, finding a spacious, practical yet stylish work bag can be challenging; Something that oozes sophisticated, professional woman with its clean line and use of luxurious materials, that isn’t boring - without breaking the bank.
A work tote needs to be roomy enough to fit all the daily work essentials – perhaps a laptop, make-up, snacks, reading materials – and daily essentials – keys, phone, cards, purse etc. It also needs to work in-and outside of work for post-work gym sessions, drinks, and just the general daily commute to and from the office.
Whether you travel by foot, car, bus, train or even plane, it is important that the tote works for you and is comfortable, practical and doesn’t take up too much room.
The go-to tote is often the leather tote – and for good reason too. Leather is renowned for its quality and durability; and with the right care, love, and use, they can often last decades. But be sure to choose high quality leather – and don’t get confused with ‘genuine leather’. Yes, ‘genuine leather’ is made of real leather, but it is often the low quality type made from split leather. This is much weaker than other types, such as full-grain leather.
Full-grain leather is widely regarded as the highest quality of leather. It is also notorious for its beautiful, natural grain that displays the most character of all leathers. Each hide is different, carrying its own blemishes, colour variations, burnishes and will continue to develop its colour and characteristics with use and age. This gives a beautiful, timeless, vintage-style look that is truly unique.
Leather Totes
Classic Buffalo Tote
This Classic design is relaxed but stylish - perfect for both in and out of work. Spacious enough for a 15” laptop, with plenty of room for all your other daily work essentials - including your yoga outfit for after work! This elegant tote is also available in Tan and Croc Print leather.
Florence Tote
This elegant and sleek tote oozes high levels of sophistication - With its chic details and capacity for a 13" laptop with plenty of space for other daily work essentials, this cool tote is the go-to bag for stylish professional women.
Written by
Richard Sheppard , Leathercraft Consultant & Researcher
Richard Sheppard has spent more than a decade researching and writing about leather, craftsmanship, materials, and product quality. Through his work with MAHI Leather, he contributes educational content and industry research that helps readers better understand the materials, construction methods, and care practices behind high-quality leather goods. His articles draw on industry research, practical experience, and a passion for helping consumers better understand what makes exceptional leather products.
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Hi, Great blog. I love to carry Tote bags to work. They are big and stylish. I recently purchased a custom-designed leather tote bag from Pop Bag USA. It has a great quality leather I loved it.
