The Most Recognizable Totes Any Bag Fiend Has on Their Wish List
Tote bag lover or not, you'll for sure recognize these designs.
(SPOT.ph) Tote bags are loved by many, while a few certain designs are loved a little too much by a lot of people. And by a lot, we mean it's everywhere: on social media, at every storefront, hanging on every shoulder—like that Spider-man “Everywhere I look, I see his face” meme. Okay, perhaps not every literal shoulder, but enough to be instantly recognizable. Below, we round up a few of those totes that have brought the simple carryall to new heights. We can all agree that these totes are a great mix of functionality, timelessness, and style—but there are just a few that have made them enviable. We can also agree that we want to cop a tote or two for ourselves (that is if you don't have them yet).
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These tote bags brought the game to another level:
GENTLEWOMAN Canvas Tote Bag
First up: the latest tote to make huge waves on social media, the GENTLEWOMAN Canvas Tote Bag. Yup, the bigger-than-life cream canvas totes with the Thai brand name on an equally giant serif typeface are just impossible to miss. It's their signature tote bag that can carry your things (and Instagram feed) in style. There are more versions of the bag, including the also popular Black colorway. This is your sign to board the hype train. ICYDK, GENTLEWOMAN ships directly to the Philippines.
The New Yorker Magazine Tote
The New Yorker Magazine Tote is an incentive for subscribers of the American weekly magazine The New Yorker—so yes, possibly every American in the state has that basic cream canvas tote that has “The New Yorker” logo in a black, minimalist font hanging by their hands or on their shoulders. It’s a common sight that even people not from the state can recognize the design almost immediately. The silhouette is that of a typical canvas tote with long handles.
Longchamp Le Pliage
The Le Pliage Cuir tote from Longchamp is a fave among the titas and titas-at-heart, and we totally understand why. The tote's origami-inspired shape and lightweight, foldable make as well as the spacious interiors when in use are a few reasons that come to mind. You can totally fit more than your essentials inside for your brunch with the amigas, business meets, family reunions, et cetera. The Le Pliage dates back to 1993, yet still is one of the most recognizable bag styles now—proof of its timelessness.
Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag
As if it needs any more introduction, this piece from Marc Jacobs has the unmistakable signature branding printed on canvas. The sturdy and roomy bag can definitely hold your essentials in place on any occasion—whether you're out for an errand run or even as an everyday work bag. This tote comes in different sizes, designs, and materials like printed fabric and leather, to name a few.
Dior Book Tote
You’ve seen the Dior Book Tote in the hands of your favorite influencers and celebrities one too many times that it starts to become familiar to you. The most recognizable, of course, is the original one decked with the Dior logo and a lone stripe in the middle that says Christian Dior—or your name, should you have it customized and have it embroidered on the bag.
Lacoste Tote Bag
Another tita fave arm candy. One look at the embroidered crocodile on this understated piece and you’ll know it’s from none other than Lacoste. Your mom may or may not have one or two of these sitting in their closets, ready to carry their essentials and more on any and every occasion. The L.12.12 levels its recognizable style with its functionality: the long handles; roomy interiors with zippered net pockets, and a water-resistant exterior.
Goyard Saint Louis
You can easily spot a Goyard’s emblematic Saint Louis in the crowd—if not for their signature, piled up and dotted Y prints decorating the bag and in this specific black and tan colorway. It’s an absolute pick for constant travelers, moms, or both, what with the basic yet enormous build, lightweight and spacious, and of course, effortless luxe vibe it gives off.
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