Women's bags - Bags cabas

A tote is the structured, large-volume bag: open or closed, it takes a laptop, files and the day's things, from the office to the shops. At Oh My Bag, our totes have been cut from Italian leather since 2014. Sturdy enough for every day, clean enough never to look like a holdall.

Why choose a tote bag?

It is the bag for full days, when you need to carry everything without juggling two bags. Four points matter.

• Capacity: A4 documents, a 13 or 15 inch laptop, a pouch and personal essentials.
• Structure: it stands up, keeps its shape and organises better than a soft bag.
• Range: as at ease at the office as at the market or on a short trip.
• Look: good leather turns a useful object into a clean piece.

For an overview of shapes, start with our handbags. Weeks of classes or office days also sit in our back-to-school, work and study bags.

What size tote should you choose?

The right tote is the one whose volume matches your day. Too tight, it overflows. Too large, it gets heavy and messy.

Check the empty weight. Fine leather has body, but a tote that is already heavy empty becomes tiring once filled. An interior zipped pocket and a laptop sleeve change daily use. For the story of the shape, read the history of the tote.

Open or closed tote: which to choose?

• Open tote or drawstring: you reach your things in one gesture, practical for shopping and a quiet office.
• Zipped or flap tote: safer on transport and in town, your things stay covered.

If you want your hands free on a journey, a crossbody bag worn across the body complements the tote without replacing it.

Which leather lasts in a tote?

A tote works every day. Choose a robust leather. Grained leather hides fine scratches and takes the knocks of busy days. Full grain takes a patina with time. A neutral shade (black, camel, cognac) moves through seasons without looking dated.

Pick the volume that matches your days, then check handles and pockets on the product page. In France, Mondial Relay pickup delivery is free. 14 days for a refund, 30 days for an exchange.