Growing up, I loved back-to-school shopping; buying razor-sharp pencils and a new bag is a high that I still seek out each August. This season, invest in the grown-up version of a Jansport backpack: a sumptuous leather tote that will last you through the coming year — and twenty more after that.
Oiled Leather Tote Bag by Carmel Goldental, $285
Israeli designer Carmel Goldental creates bags with a practical bent — but that doesn’t mean they can’t look good, too. This multi-purpose leather tote bag is oiled to a deep, sultry brown and has two conveniently placed interior pockets for your keys and phone (no bottomless pit here!). Bonus: the shoulder straps are detachable, so it can be worn as a tote bag, a crossbody, or carried as a handbag.
Italian Leather Tote With Zipper by Nell Harper Leather, $195
Jess and Alia of Nell Harper Leather have a mutual fondness for top-notch materials and pride themselves on a keen attention to detail. Their handmade, heirloom-quality bags are the proof: They’re composed of Italian, vegetable-tanned leather and solid brass — sure to become more beautiful with age. This caramel tote is their all-time best seller.
Cranberry Leather Shopper by Morelle, $118
Who says leather totes need be classic brown or black? Twin sisters Jenny and Katie Grigoratou of Morelle describe their design style as “unusual and maybe a little bit quirky.” This functional, ruby-red shopper is made with raw-edged Italian leather and is large enough to fit all your everyday essentials: laptop, notebook, even a coffee to-go cup. Find more colors and styles — including classic butterscotch leather — in their well-curated shop.
33 comments
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
Love :)
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 3 years ago
OH!!!!! I'm in LOVE with the cranberry shopper!!!!! :D
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 3 years ago
Lovely designs!
Debra Gilstrap from 1225VintageStreet said 3 years ago
loving them all!!
June from isewcute said 3 years ago
Classic designs in a made to last the test of time material... I love it!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 3 years ago
Love, Love, Love!!!
Blondell Lehocki from LadyHawkOfHeartland said 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful....each and every one of the designs is pleasing to the eyes.
J. Smith said 3 years ago
Why would you suggest that those bags would last 20 years when they clearly are not very sturdy?
Michele Lea from NawteaKittea said 3 years ago
I love how durable leather is but I only buy it second hand.
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 3 years ago
Wonderful.
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 3 years ago
these bags are all so cute, and they look like they actually hold stuff, which is a plus. Thanks for sharing these picks :)
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 3 years ago
I love all the designs but I am in love with the Cranberry Leather Shopper by Morelle! Thanks for sharing ♥
Eschina Orcel from BeDazzledJewelryINc said 3 years ago
It looks very nice!
Tanya from TanyaToys said 3 years ago
O, big totbag super!
drunkmansdaughter from NaturallySonia said 3 years ago
Leather totes have that vintage quality and style that is so timeless !
Tabatha from savingmyvintageheart said 3 years ago
I'm a second hander too. I actually found a high end Etsy sellers bag at my local GW. Couldn't believe my luck. I could tell in a second it was NICE. A fear of mine is to find some handmade of mine throw away at goodwill. I sent a message to the owner to tell her how fate aligned and I found her bag and I appreciated her amazing work. She was super nice and thanked me :)
Sandra Ankleknits from Ankleknits said 3 years ago
Beautiful shop.
Lemonada Designs from LemonadaDesigns said 3 years ago
I love the simplicity and timelessness of the leather bag. Becomes more beautiful as it wears out. Thanks for sharing.
Siamchuchu Velina Agalang from SiamchuchusPlushies said 3 years ago
I need to get one of these bags!❤
fscmt said 3 years ago
Looks like a great sight to me. Would love you have a manual to read all I need to know about Selling, Buying, ect. Will Etsy except paypal for payment or is all done by credit card? Appear to carry some great stuff.
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Great selections of designer leather bags! Thanks for sharing!
marggie hennessy from LoveFreeStyle said 3 years ago
Beautiful Bags! Love the cranberry bag!
Angela Wang from AlonmyCrystalCrafts said 3 years ago
Nice designs
Theresa from whimsy52 said 3 years ago
Beautiful leather bags! Thank you for sharing & congratulations!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 3 years ago
Love the Lily Tote BAG, nappa leather TOTE bag, red. I love big bag. Beatuful shop.
allwood1 from AllWoodToo said 3 years ago
Love your bags. They are just beautiful.....Congrats on the feature!
Liene from SilkArtbyLiene said 3 years ago
So cool bags
Katrina Dzerkale from Dominna said 3 years ago
Allison always has such great articles. Thank you.
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 3 years ago
lovely bags! good luck with your shop :)
Maneerat Phouthai from Kiriyanist said 3 years ago
OH! Lovely bag.
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Robert Bell from beautifullbags said 3 years ago
Very interesting!
Nadia B from BasicKnitwear said 3 years ago
Stylish!