In its simplest form a tote bag is the most rudimentary of all bag designs: a single panel of material is stitched on two sides to create a bag and looped handles are secured on either side of the aperture. This basic structure can then be enlarged and strengthened by the addition of base and side panels and interior and exterior pockets.
No matter how often you switch up your style, there are a few true wardrobe essentials that keep the beat. We're talking about those faithful staples you've never had to question whether or not it "goes." And, in the genre of bags, that basic is our leather tote. Sure, there's a time and place in where clutches so pretty they're worth sacrificing your hand for the evening.
While many people seek a sleek, small bag to provide a cute contrast, many people are simply looking for an everyday bag that can keep up with the realities of life. Whether you have to carry a laptop or a tablet as well as a wallet, keys, tissues, and litany of other items, a cute clutch just will not always cut it.
That is why the tote silhouette is such a fan favorite. Providing a robust amount of carrying capacity in a simple, yet elegant design, the leather tote is able to make a larger bag still look good. Of course, a big is more than is shape and size, and figuring out which tote is the best can be difficult.