Big tote recommendations
I'm interested in getting another large tote for hauling stuff around. My current benchmark is the Row N/S Park in black canvas of which I have an aliexpress dupe (unbranded please don't clown on me for this).
What I love about it is that it's relatively light but still very structured (leather bottom and strap) and looks very distinct.
I probably would not want the leather version of this tote, because I imagine it'll be heavier and I find it less visually interesting than the canvas version (since it's just entirely leather instead of leather/canvas).
Below I will make a list of bags I considered but decided (probably) not to get, with reasons. Please throw any recommendations my way. I know I don't have a lot of outfit pictures up on this server but I hope you can get a sense of what I'm looking for from these.
P.S. I love to look at stuff, so even if it's expensive please do recommend it, no budget.
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1) issey miyake gunmetal cart s tres tote
pros:
- I fucking love the bao bao panels
- This one unlike the standard bao bao tote has a little bit of depth so I think can haul more
cons:
- not terribly structured??
- I don't like the nylon strap much, I find it not that interesting
2) acne studios musubi lace-up tote (midi?)
pros:
* gorgeous shape, ESPECIALLY with the lace-up details
cons:
* all black... do I need another black bag??
* not actually available... (photo is a japanese mercari listing that sold out)
3) celine twisted tote
pros:
* more twisted leather stuff. sick af
cons:
* I don't think these are actually all that big
* I also consider the colorblocking to be just OK
4) issey miyake homme plisse utility bag:
pros:
* cute and probably lightweight
* I like how the strap integrates with the bag
cons:
* It's either black or green and I don't think green would work well with my wardrobe, but do I really need more black? NO
* maybe would deform in an ugly way if you put a lot of stuff in there? Have not tried on in-person
5) l.l. bean boat & tote
pros:
* $40
* can be monogrammed with something funny
* or, probably can get secondhand
cons:
* I imagine it gets dirty fast
* I just don't think I have the right type of style for this
Musubi brown tote
In stock on mytheresa rn
Ugh it's so much more interesting than black 🥺
Not too heavy from what I remember
Was going to ask
I guess I could just go to a store and try one lol
You could probably also pick up an old Celine phantom cabas
I was gonna suggest that issey bao one lmao
real q do we think this one would be painful to carry around
would also be painful to nail someone with tho
This is black but they come in other neutrals like taupe and chocolate
How much shit do you plan on hauling
Good point I should add that in the title
13" laptop but also sometimes some groceries (cans of beans, etc.)
Oh wait can't edit post text
So yeah, that
* Up to 6 packs of tofu
* standard size build a bear
* Lettuce
Cans you say
This one
You have a point I fucking love this one
The comically large LL Bean tote
It's comical to be sure
HELLO?
have you considered: Blahaj!
Oh yes now that you phrase it like that, I have not, but I will
Actually the loewe xl puzzle comes in gray/gray which I looooove
shark color
Did you just change your profile pic
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Girl i'm howling
Wait youre gonna love this
Oh girl yeah
gf won’t let me buy a puzzle
Why not!!!!
Tell her the value appreciates
The more I think about it, the more I like this one because carrying it shows that you're immune to pain
True
I do like the stud fr fr
Issey 132 5. bags also cool in silver/black…but it’s still black
https://www.isseymiyake.com/products/il55ag036?_pos=8&_fid=4e81c2317&_ss=c&
isseymiyake.com
132 5. STANDARD BAG
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damn that IS cool (there is so much beautiful issey miyake in this world...)
You need some viv
this is SO cool. i love a grid pattern and i love that its sort of medieval inspired. added to wishlist
did you track it down I got the page pulled up if you need
i did
You’ve been looking at Loewe for a while just do it :401k:
A chainmail tote would be sick
Loewe tote is sick