When it comes to work essentials, a reliable and stylish tote bag can be a game-changer. A well-crafted designer work tote not only complements your professional attire but also offers the practicality of accommodating your laptop and other daily essentials.
In this guide, we’ll explore the best designer totes tailored for the demands of the workplace, combining fashion-forward aesthetics with functionality.
Discover the perfect balance of sophistication and utility as we unveil the top picks for designer work totes that effortlessly elevate your office style while ensuring you can carry your laptop with ease.
What Are We looking For?
Here are some key features we though for finalizing that these designer tote bags are perfect for work:
- Can hold a Laptop: This is key because all of us now use laptops for work.
- Spacious: It needs to have room for other items.
- Not Flashy: You don’t want your work bag to scream designer. You want people to know but only when they really want to know.
- Versatile: This is where we paid attention to color.
- Durability: If you are spending money, it should be worth it.
Designer Tote Bag Under $1500
Mulberry Bayswater Tote
The Mulberry Bayswater Tote is one of my favorite work bag that I also took on a recent work trip. The grained leather is sturdy and really durable. And it’s the bag that looks luxe without the added logo details.
You have a small accent of mulberry name on the gold hardware which is actually lock enclosure. Now you can’t close it if you have a full size laptop. Otherwise, the enclosure comes in handy to keep everything secure.
And this bag looks amazing in all shades it’s available. But this cognac brown tone is my favorite because you can see all the details of the leather and design and it goes with all my outfits.
Checkout the complete review.
- Dimension: 11¼"H x 14"W x 5"D
Balmain Embleme Leather Tote
Looking for a tote bag that has some character so you can use it not just for work, the Balmain Embleme Leather Tote is perfect for you. I love that they kept the brand name to the minimal. You can barely notice it unless you are looking for it.
But the gold buttons and chain details add an edgy touch to the overall look of the bag.
The shoulder straps are long and the bag has enough space for a 16 inch laptop. It also has a detachable pouch that you can use as a wristlet if need be. Its always awesome to see bags which are multi purpose.
- Dimension: 12"H x 14"W x 5"D
Balmain Embleme Leather Tote
Looking for a tote bag that has some character so you can use it not just for work, the Balmain Embleme Leather Tote is perfect for you. I love that they kept the brand name to the minimal. You can barely notice it unless you are looking for it.
But the gold buttons and chain details add an edgy touch to the overall look of the bag.
The shoulder straps are long and the bag has enough space for a 16 inch laptop. It also has a detachable pouch that you can use as a wristlet if need be. Its always awesome to see bags which are multi purpose.
- Dimension: 12"H x 14"W x 5"D
Christian Louboutin Leather Tote
The Christian Louboutin Leather Tote has the signature red bottoms and the red interior you see in all Christian Louboutin products.
The stud detail around the strap adds an extra touch to the bag. Now, this is not an everyday bag for me. But if you like an edgy look, you will definitely love this bag.
It has all the qualities of a good work tote with long shoulder straps and enough room to hold your laptop and other work essentials. It also has a side interior compartment for keep small items that might get lost inside the tote.
- Dimension: 15 ½"W x 11 ½"H x 5 ½"D
Jimmy Choo Leather Tote
Jimmy Choo is known for its party bags, but when I saw this Croc-Embossed Tote Bag from Jimmy Choo, I was sold. The minimalistic design and the croc leather detail makes this bag look really expensive even when its around $1000.
There Jimmy Choo logo loop is detachable, so if you dont want to show off that you have a designer bag at work, you a simply take it out.
The bag has a detachable pouch in the same leather which looks so cool and has an inner magnetic enclosure to keep everything secure.
This is a bag, that surprised me.
- Dimension: 11.4"H x 14.1"W x 4.1"D
Christian Louboutin Leather Tote
The Christian Louboutin Leather Tote has the signature red bottoms and the red interior you see in all Christian Louboutin products.
The stud detail around the strap adds an extra touch to the bag. Now, this is not an everyday bag for me. But if you like an edgy look, you will definitely love this bag.
It has all the qualities of a good work tote with long shoulder straps and enough room to hold your laptop and other work essentials. It also has a side interior compartment for keep small items that might get lost inside the tote.
- Dimension: 15 ½"W x 11 ½"H x 5 ½"D
Saint Laurent Leather Tote
Saint Laurent Leather Tote bag is a minimalist’s match made in heaven. The simple lightweight leather with barely their brand name makes it simple and classy.
So, if you are on the Old money aesthetic and don’t want flashy work tote, buy this bag. I have this work tote bag and I use it for travel as well. It’s lightweight, so I can put more stuff in it without worrying about the weight including my heavy laptop.
Checkout my complete review of the YSL tote bag.
- Dimension: 19"W x 6"D x 11"H
Designer Tote Bag Over $1500
Tom Ford Grained Leather Tote
Looking for a classy, sophisticated designer tote bag with a hint of logo detail? Tom Ford Grained Leather Tote with its grained leather is just the bag for you. The gray leather makes it neutral and would look great with any of your work outfit.
The tote has a flap to close the opening which not only helps keep the tote in check, but also feels more secure and stylish with the TOM FORD logo hardware.
The tote bag has a 10 inch shoulder strap that is ample length even when you have stuffed the bag to the brim.
It does not have any middle compartment which gives you ample room to organize your work bag. But the bag has side compartment to store valuable items securely.
Checkout what essentials you would need for your work bag.
- Dimension: 11"H x 14"W x 5 1/2"D
Burberry Leather Tote
With the rebranding and introducing this new logo Burberry has re established itself as a modern luxury brand. This grained leather tote bag looks modern, classy and luxurious.
I love how they have kept the logo in the same color tone as the bag, so it looks minimal yet fun. The bag has a long shoulder strap as well, so you can carry it with ease. And has an interior side compartment.
I also love that both black and brown shades of this bag have lighter interior suede. This makes it easier to spot items inside of a big tote bag.
- Dimension: 11"H x 13.4"W x 5.5"D
Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Tote
The Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Tote is a classy Italian bag that looks chic and is really functional too. The tote bag has a front closure with the brand logo which just looks so classy. And it comes with a big detachable pouch that you can carry for quick lunches.
The grained leather in this sand color looks way more luxurious than the cost of the bag. And it’s also very roomie. And honestly this bag looks great in all of the shades they come in.
- Dimension: 16"W x 6"D x 10.5"H
Mulberry Double Handle Leather Tote
The Mulberry Double Handle Leather Tote is the newest addition from the brand and I can’t get over it. The simple yet sophisticated design makes this bag look modern and functional for a regular commuter.
It has ample space for all your belongings. And has two sets of straps, a short one and a long shoulder strap. The criss cross front that you see actually has a zipped compartment where you can put your glasses or keys for easy access.
And keep phone, headphones in the inner compartment securely. Yup, its a genius piece of creation and also comes in black.
- Dimension: 20¾"W x 5½"D x 12½"H
Chloe Medium Leather Tote
Chloe bags are usually more free flowing and not minimal at all. But this Chloe medium leather tote is an exception. The bag actually does not have an exterior logo mentions. So if you hate flashy logos, this is your bag.
The interior section and the detachable pouch has the embossed logo in it. But you can still see the signature Chloe design with the tassel sides.
The bag has an interior magnetic enclosure and also side slip compartment.
- Dimension: 18.9"W x 5.9"D x 10.6"H
