Honorable Mentions
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{Photograph}: Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote for $115: In case you’re into low-key, purposeful vogue with a touch of “quiet luxurious,” this 12-ounce waxed canvas tote delivers simply that. Aesthetically, suppose Yeezy model circa 2017 (minus the antisemitism). I like mine in washed navy, however the earthy tones—cedar brown, palm inexperienced, and taupe—are simply as trendy. It’s sturdy sufficient to endure a farmer’s market spree, an in a single day journey, or double as a seashore bag. The design is straightforward however nonetheless considerate: exterior pockets for fast grabs (keys, telephone, an emergency snack) and two inside ones (together with a zippered compartment) for maintaining your valuables sorted.
Alo Yoga Cunning Sherpa Tote for $288: The Alo Yoga Cunning Sherpa Tote is peak soft-girl aesthetic. It is made out of plush fake fur, with a delicate embroidered Alo emblem on the middle, no further frills. It is roomy sufficient to function an in a single day bag, and the ultra-soft handles do not dig into my shoulders, even once I overpack (which is all the time). Admittedly, that is extra of a fall and winter tote—sherpa in summer time simply feels felony—however for cold-weather months, it is the coziest companion. The one actual draw back is the $288 price ticket.
Ölend Ona Smooth Bag for $100: The Ölend Ona Smooth Bag is puffy, vibrant, and supplied in a rainbow of colours. Comprised of waterproof nylon, it’s a intelligent twist on the usual tote, designed to stretch its usefulness with each new outfit or event. You possibly can put on it 4 alternative ways: as a tote, purse, crossbody, or perhaps a backpack. The Smooth Bag additionally contains adjustable facet straps. Whereas it suits laptops as much as 16 inches, I would not threat stashing my laptop computer right here as a result of there is not any devoted sleeve. However the exterior zipper pocket is a playful contact for stashing small necessities.
{Photograph}: Lo & Sons
Lo & Sons Upcycled Patchwork Tote for $66: That is in all probability what you image if you consider a tote—it has one massive compartment with two smaller inside pockets, and it does not snap or zip closed. Nonetheless, it comfortably suits a laptop computer, books, and day-to-day equipment, so it may very well be used as a piece tote bag or for an evening away. Enjoyable reality: It is made out of returned and broken Lo & Sons luggage.
Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Tote for $285: The Petra is made out of recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It is sturdy and large—it suits a 16-inch laptop computer and is sort of 17 inches tall. It is in all probability too massive for an on a regular basis bag. However the {hardware} is heavy-duty metallic, and the laptop computer compartment is padded. For folks, that is additionally an honest diaper bag.
Fjallraven Kånken Totepack for $100: We love the Kånken backpack. Its Totepack is actually the identical bag however can convert from a tote to a backpack. The draw back is its measurement, with solely a 13-inch laptop computer pocket and two facet pockets for water bottles or a small umbrella—however they’re tight, so do not count on to suit a 1L Nalgene in there.
