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The gold chain isn’t just for aesthetics—it adjusts to make the strap however long as you’d like. And the ultra squishy handle is like a built-in stress ball.
Colors: 6 options
Material: Lambskin
Dimensions: Height: 9.4 inches; width: 11.4 inches; depth: 4.1 inches
ELLE readers love this Bottega Veneta Andiamo. Any bag that has been spotted on the likes of Michelle Yeoh, RM of BTS, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Jacob Elordi is an automatic thumbs up from me.
Colors: 7 options
Material: Lambskin
Dimensions: Height: 7.9 inches; width: 9.8 inches; depth: 3.9 inches
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Beyonce-Approved
Telfar Shopping Bag – Medium Silver
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Beyonce-Approved
Telfar Shopping Bag – Medium Silver
“I like to consider the medium Telfar Shopping Tote my ludicrously capacious bag,” says beauty commerce editor Nerisha Penrose. “The beauty (and versatility) of Telfar’s popular Shopping Tote is that it can be whatever the hell you want it to be…It houses all 12 of my nude lip glosses, my Macbook, a Tupperware packed with a home-cooked meal, and a collection of ketchup packets (who loves dry fries, anyway?).”
Colors: 40 options
Material: Polyurethane, polyester
Dimensions: Height: 11.25 inches; width: 15 inches; depth: 5 inches
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Scandi Brand
Little Liffner Sprout Tote Mini Dark Brown Suede
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Scandi Brand
Little Liffner Sprout Tote Mini Dark Brown Suede
This next recommendation comes from ELLE’s own digital deputy editor Claire Stern. “This perfectly sized carryall by one of my favorite Scandi brands, Little Liffner, has fast become my new go-to. It’s sleek and minimalist enough for after-work commitments and perfectly practical for daytime.”
Colors: 7 options
Material: Cow suede, cotton
Dimensions: Height: 7.8 inches; width: 7 inches; depth: 7 inches
Like the love child of your favorite tote and your favorite vase. There’s certainly something to be said about self-supporting bags.
Colors: Mushroom or Black
Material: Cow leather, Polyurethane
Dimensions: Height: 23.5 inches; width: 16.3 inches; depth: 7.4 inches
Get ready to see big bows—a lot of them. I predict they’ll be popping up on designer clothes and accessories everywhere next season.
Colors: Boss Suede, Black Leather, Ecru Suede, or Light Denim
Material: Calf leather (varies by style)
Dimensions: Height: 29 inches; width: 17 inches; depth: 6 inches
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Collector’s Item
Shopbop Archive Celine Mini Luggage
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Collector’s Item
Shopbop Archive Celine Mini Luggage
Old Celines will never go out of style. I borrowed one to use during fashion month and was amazed at how spacious and practical it was. Would recommend.
Colors: Neutral
Material: Cowhide leather
Dimensions: Height: 13 inches; width: 12.25 inches; depth: 6.75 inches
Slouchy bags, embellishments, and metallics are three trends that I saw a ton of this fashion month.
Colors: 6 options
Material: Calf leather, silver plated brass (varies by style)
Dimensions: Height: 20 inches; width: 20.5 inches; depth: 13 inches
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Putty Pink
Acne Studios Pink Logo Shoulder Tote
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Putty Pink
Acne Studios Pink Logo Shoulder Tote
It’s always nice when totes have multiple handles or adjustable straps. Rock this one on your shoulder, the crook of your elbow, or in your hand.
Colors: Salmon Pink
Material: Faux leather, twill
Dimensions: Height: 13 inches; width: 18 inches; depth: 6.25 inches
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Quilted Leather
Prada Medium Nappa Leather Tote Bag With Topstitching
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Quilted Leather
Prada Medium Nappa Leather Tote Bag With Topstitching
Quilted bags are having a moment, and I can’t stop thinking about this Prada rendition, which comes in various sizes.
Colors: Black
Material: Leather
Dimensions: Height: 10.6 inches; width: 12.2 inches; depth: 5.1 inches
Geffen cites the Neverfull as one of the most popular designer tote styles at Vivrelle. With a name like Neverfull, it’s no surprise.
Colors: Brown Monogram
Material: Cowhide leather
Dimensions: Height: 11.4 inches; width: 12.6 inches; depth: 6.7 inches
This is yet another customer favorite. Whether you actually fill it with books is up to you, but it is in the name….
Colors: Ecru and Pink Toile de Jouy Embroidery
Dimensions: Height: 11 inches; width: 14 inches; depth: 6.5 inches
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All Business
Saint Laurent Leather Shopping Tote Bag
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All Business
Saint Laurent Leather Shopping Tote Bag
Both Geffen and Stern love this bag from Saint Laurent. “It may not be great for my back, but this tote bag holds my MacBook Air perfectly and has a pouch for miscellaneous belongings (keys, phone, AirPods),” Stern says.
Colors: Black
Material: Leather
Dimensions: Height: 16 inches; width: 13 inches; depth: 5 inches
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Disco Fever
Rabanne Pixel Studded Mesh Tote Bag
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Disco Fever
Rabanne Pixel Studded Mesh Tote Bag
Swap your tired old work bag for this party-ready option from Rabanne that looks straight out of Studio 54 (or the Renaissance tour).
Color: Silver
Material: Mesh aluminum, leather
Dimensions: Height: 39 inches; width: 34 inches; depth: 2 inches
From the front, this might look like your average tote. But from the side, it’s got room in spades. If you’re looking for a wearable storage unit, this is the one for you.
Colors: Black, Mushroom, or Burgundy
Material: Leather
Dimensions: Height: 15 inches; width: 21 inches; depth: 9 inches
Associate Fashion Commerce Editor
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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