15 Versatile Totes That Aren’t as Simple as They Look

When it comes down to it, we’ve all got a lot to schlep on occasion (or sometimes more like every day). Schlepping, by its very nature, is not a particularly glamourous activity, but there are things that can be done to make it a little less dreary. Lately, we’ve found a bumper crop of simple, functional tote bags in stores, and the best thing about a big selection is being able to get something that not everyone else has.

We understand if you want to go with a lightweight, minimalist Celine Cabas Tote or a classic Louis Vuitton Damier Neverfull, but we think that there are some tote options that give you ever bit of functionality as the bags you already know and love with a little bit more individualized style. From prints, to exotics, to embellishments, check out our picks for the everyday schleppers that will look anything but burdensome.

Valentino Rockstud Medium Tote
$1,495 via Neiman Marcus

Michael Kors Gia Croc Embossed Leather Tote
$895 via Neiman Marcus

Reed Krakoff Python Track Tote
$3,990 via Neiman Marcus

Salvatore Ferragamo Bice Scarf Print Tote
$750 via Neiman Marcus

McQ Alexander McQueen Iris Large Printed Tote
$460 via Neiman Marcus

Givenchy Antigona Madonna Print Shopper
$1,025 via Bergdorf Goodman

Anya Hindmarch Earl Valentine Shopper
$395 via Net-a-Porter

Jonathan Adler Duchess North-South Tote
$228 via Bloomingdale’s

Kate Spade Daycation Tote
$148 via Bloomingdale’s

Rafe Paisley Print Tote
$175 via Bloomingdale’s

Pierre Hardy Cube Print Shopper
$895 via Net-a-Porter

Rochas Borsa Leather Tote
$1,215 via ShopBop

Dolce & Gabbana Miss Escape Tote
$1,495 via Nordstrom

Etro Medium Paisley Pictorial Print PVC Tote
$571 via Luisa Via Roma

Louis Vuitton Mon Monogram Neverfull GM
$1,440 via Louis Vuitton