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A designer tote bag is a summer essential that ticks all the boxes of what a practical piece of arm candy should be. Whether you need to carry all your beauty essentials for the weekend, your toiletries for a long beach trip or just all of your summer shopping (including an extra pair of flip-flops), a spacious tote is your best bet. Thankfully, with so many options on the market—from Kylie Jenner’s striped Miu Miu and Shay Mitchell’s woven Prada to Katie Holmes’s asymmetrical Givenchy Antigona—there’s something for everyone.
The key to choosing the right tote for you is to think about shape and size, says stylist Heather Newberger. “Once you’ve determined the main uses for your tote—whether it will double as a luxe gym bag or fit your laptop and lunch for work — consider if you’ll want to add extra details,” she says. “For example, if you’re looking for a tote to wear with a suit for work, choose one with an adjustable strap or sleek hardware so it can double as a backpack.”
For the logo lover with an affinity for heritage style, try Gucci’s Blondie bag, which features two of the brand’s most recognized signatures—the interlocking G’s and striped webbing. Alternatively, opt for a minimal, leather work tote from Marc Jacobs that’s roomy enough to fit your laptop and water bottle. designer tote bags