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Simple Leather Totes

Lesley Taylor |

Not all work bags need to look like you’ve been spending too much time in accessories aisle at Office Depot. Although some standard work bags have recently had a makeover, most have too much padding and too little style.

Most of these simple, modern styled leather bags can fit a laptop – ready for you to work at your local coffee shop in style – but work equally well if you’re just heading out to do some shopping or having lunch. What we love about leather bag is that they lasts a long time, and, unlike some of us, look better with age.

For our selection of bags we chose leather bags that were handmade by independent designers in the US. Many of the designers offer custom work, so usually they can accommodate a special request for a different size or additional pockets.

Did we miss a must-have leather bag? Please leave a comment and let us know.

Barnacle Bags_750

Simple Leather Tote by Barnacle Bags [buy online]

 

 

Bubo Blue_750

Large Blue Leather Tote by Bubo [buy online]

Large Leather Savannah Tote by Bubo

Large Leather Savannah Tote by Bubo [buy online]

Luxe 2.0 Leather Tote by Blackhorne

Luxe 2.0 Leather Tote by Blackhorne [buy online]

 Large Hand Stitched Leather Bag by Feral Empire

Large Hand Stitched Leather Bag by Feral Empire [buy online]

Black Oil Tanned Leather Tote Bag by Lock and Key

Black Oil Tanned Leather Tote Bag by Lock and Key Leathers [buy online]

Brown Leather Tote Bag with Cross Body Strap by Sord

Brown Leather Market Tote Bag with Cross Body Strap by Sord [buy online]

Large Leather Tote by Under The Tree [buy online]

Large Leather Tote by Under The Tree [buy online]

Distressed Brown Leather Bag with Removable Cross Body Strap by Urban Gorilla

Distressed Brown Leather Bag with Removable Cross Body Strap by Urban Gorilla [buy online]

Full Grain Leather Bag by Waskerd

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