Welcome to our list of The 10 Best Designer Tote Bags for Work and Travel!
If you are anything like me, a designer bag must be fit for multiple occasion, a luxury bag should take you from the office to the airport! Here I’ll show you 10 bags that are stylish, practical and durable, for you to wear for work and travel! With different price points I’m sure you’l find one you love!
So, without further ado here are The 10 Best Designer Tote Bags for Work and Travel:
1. Dior Essential Tote Bag
Launched for fall 22, this new Dior tote is an amazing choice for 2023! A new House staple, the Dior Essential tote bag presents a functional design with modern elegance. Crafted in satin-finish calfskin, it is adorned with the Archicannage motif, offering a new take on the iconic House topstitching. The spacious interior features four patch pockets and one zipped pocket to accommodate all of the essentials. Featuring leather and pale gold-finish metal chain top handles, the medium tote may be worn over the shoulder or carried by hand as an ideal daily companion.
Available in a few sizes and colors this is one of the most elegant bag launches of the year, it would be a stunningly chic everyday bag.
2. Aspinal London Tote
This is one of most elegant and timeless tote bags you’ll ever find! Simple and understated, the signature London Tote is a versatile everyday companion. Handcrafted from the finest full-grain leather in a choice of supple pebble or soft croc finishes, its semi-structured shape is instantly recognizable with the two stitched ‘A’ panels to the sides, accented by the signature Bee & ‘A’ charms and subtle branding on the front. Designed to last a lifetime, this must-have piece can be carried by the soft top handles or worn over one shoulder.
The London tote comes in a few different colors and sizes, all perfect for everyday wear!
3. Saint Laurent Shopper Tote
If you are looking for a classic tote bag, this is the one! Saint Laurent’s understated ‘Shopper’ tote has a large, unstructured shape that will fit a spare pair of flats, laptop and makeup bag. Crafted in Italy from textured-leather, it features a gold ‘YSL’ charm and detachable pouch for coins or small essentials. Minimalist but versatile, Saint Laurent’s ‘Shopper’ tote is ideal for long commutes and even weekends away thanks to its roomy interior.
Elegant and understated this is the perfect tote bag for work, you can also choose between different silhouettes to find the right size for your needs.
4. Celine Cabas Tote
This is a minimalist designer tote that is fit for any occasion, it is the epitome of chic! Designed by Phoebe Philo this is her take on the everyday carryall. She was inspired by paper bags and every new season launched new iterations of this iconic style. Hedi Slimane continues to add to the Cabas family, with some new additions becoming super popular. This bag is credited with having started the tote bag craze a few years ago, and I can definitely see why.
This bag is not only practical but also extremely chic, this is every minimalist’s dream bag.
5. DeMellier New York Tote
This eternally chic British brand that is a favorite of the royal family is well know for its classic designs, but this tote is so stylish it is definitely an It Bag! The tote is inspired by the amazing New York City, its energy, architecture and people. Its modern yet timeless silhouette, and subtle luxury finish such as the soft grained leather and the gold belted detail makes it the perfect day bag. The double tubular top handles easily swing over the shoulder or can be looped over the crook of the arm. The base is constructed with triangular folds on each side and enhanced with metal feet. The roomy cotton lined interior features a zip pocket and slip pocket and can easily hold all everyday essentials plus A4 files or a laptop.
This is an amazing everyday bag, you can take it from work to a casual lunch and even to the airport! You will not regret buying this tote!
6. Louis Vuitton Neverfull
Introduced in 2007 and thought to be created to compete with Goyard’s St. Louis Tote, the Neverfull was designed to be completely reversible with its contrasting interior. While it’s not widely publicized, the GM size of the Neverfull is able to hold up to 200 pounds of weight despite the appearance of its delicate handles. This bag is an amazing companion to take to the beach, to the airport or even to work. In 2013, Louis Vuitton updated their signature tote to include a detachable accessories pouch, and they began introducing additional interior lining colors with an updated print, and a full leather version. When Louis Vuitton launched the OnTheGo tote it appeared that the Neverfull would be left behind, but so far, the Neverfull has truly proven to be a mainstay of the house.
According to Rebag, the Neverfull is one of the most sought-after models in the luxury resale market. With 85% retention value this is an amazing investment bag!
7. Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag
A go-to carryall that’s ready for anything, I love this practical tote for everyday wear. The type of bag you don’t have to be too precious with because it is made for heavy wear, it comes in multiple sizes, so you can pick the best one for your necessities! Whipped up in canvas, this larger-than-life bag is printed with the style name on the front, trimmed with soft leather and topped with two leather twin handles. It has zipper closure to ensure all your belongings are secured! You can also attach a crossbody strap for easy carrying.
This bag is an amazing option given the price point, it will be your best friend for everyday wear!
8. Fauré Le Page Daily Battle Tote
The Daily Battle tote will fight alongside you in the battles of everyday life. Fauré Le Page started in 1717 as a firearms manufacturer, in the centuries that followed they expanded into leather goods, but it wasn’t until 2009, when the company was bought by a French family, that they started offering handbags. Inspired by this history, the brand’s motto is armed for seduction, and their designs follow the same inspiration. The brand uses the Ecailles scale motif as the house signature. This motif – at once armor and ornament, evoking dragons and mermaids – confers power and allure to its wearers.
The Daily Battle tote, effortless and practical, has a spacious interior, it is structured yet supple and can be an amazing alternative to the most well-known monogram totes.
9. Mansur Gavriel Everyday Tote Bag
Mansur Gavriel was founded in 2012 with only two offerings: a tote and a bucket bag. Since then they have expended and become a brand that is all about timeless luxury bags, but the tote remains their most iconic style! Each tote comes with a detachable pouch to keep you organized while you’re out and about. It’s made from high quality vegetable-tanned leather that is sourced from a family-owned tannery in Italy and is intended to age naturally over time, growing in character the more you use it.
Available in large and small sizes this tote will be your best friend for everyday wear.
10. Longchamp Le Pliage Tote
This is a practical and light-weight tote bag fit for multiple occasions! Designed by Philippe Cassegrain in 1993, Le Pliage has achieved cult status worldwide. It all began when he had the ingenious idea of using nylon destined for the military to create innovative bags that were sturdy yet light. Today, Le Pliage comes in an array of different fabrics, sizes and colors to suit your every need. Ideal for everyday use and for traveling, LE PLIAGE is light as a feather, folds away to the size of a paperback, and is durable enough to keep all your essentials close to hand. Inspired by the Japanese art of origami, the combination of nylon and Russian leather allows the Le Pliage bag to be folded and unfolded as often as desired.
An extremely durable tote, this bag will take you through many airport runs!
