Keep it MBAchic: leather totes for work and school

The Totême belted leather bucket bag is a nice vertical take on the standard work tote, for an updated look in the new year. The soft leather is luxurious and elevates the relaxed bucket look.

The Coach brand resurgence is fascinating to watch (read about it here and here). The now-Gen-Z favorite is turning out some great designs. The Coach Empire Carryall Bag 35 is roomy and can carry most everything, without sacrificing structure and style.

The Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Tote is a surprisingly affordable, roomy tote, and allows you to bring your laptop, a reusable bottle, maybe a gym fit while keeping it chic.

A Longchamp tote is right up there with the LV Neverfull or even a MK or KS tote. Many corporate women rely on them as a standard, chic commuter bag over the years. This Longchamp XL Épure Logo Debossed Tote Bag has such an unexpected shape and structure to it, and you know it’s going to last (while not breaking the bank) so we had to include it in this roundup.

There is a reason The Row’s Margaux is such a popular bag (and often sold out). It has a timeless shape which can fit everything you need, it’s made with solid, quality materials, and can truly be used in all sorts of situations and scenes. Try the link above, hopefully that one is available – if you are interested and can grab one from a reseller in good condition, highly recommend that route, as well.

The DeMellier New York Medium Textured Leather Tote is a chic, feminine take on your standard leather tote. Reasonably priced and handcrafted in the South of Spain, this is a bag you’ll have in your wardrobe for years to come. Currently looking at the textured leather option, as well as the glossy croc-effect leather (their “NET SUSTAIN” option – created with “Considered Materials and is Designed for Circularity”).

Freja New York is a brand we first discovered on social media, and were immediately drawn to how structured and roomy the vegan leather totes were. They’re incredibly stylish and will pack *everything* you need for the work day (including a 14″ [Freja’s Linnea tote] or 16″ [Freja’s Paloma tote] laptop). They’re less than $400 and will garner compliment after compliment as you trek through the underground train or walk across campus.

The Tom Ford Audrey Large Tote is a rich, sturdy tote offering structure and space for your laptop, planners, notebooks and anything else you’re carrying. A classic that you’ll have for the ages, it’s an investment that is chic and roomy and is a best-seller for a reason.