Let us talk about tote bags

In general, I don't like large size handbags, they are heavy and clumsy, most of them are designed with partial  closure such as hook, hinge or snap, which is far less secured for me, I will much prefer a full closure like a zip-around or zip-top. The only place I think it suitable to wear is when travelling, you can stuff clothes, books, small items in one giant bag. Very few totes will leave a mark in my memory, below are those exceptions.


Came across a very nice Gucci tote, vibrant color, classic bamboo handle, large enough for travel bag. This Gucci Bamboo Shopping Tote would go with anything! Sale in NM for $1890



Valentino continues to perform with their Rock Stub collection, more and more innovative pattern, it gives me fresh looks every time I look. This red Punkouture Medium Allover Stud Patent Tote Bag is listed for whopping $3795 in NM



This pink version is less provocative, more affordable and most importantly fully zippable, Rockstud Double-Handle Shoulder Tote Bag ask for $1595 in NM



Prada recently emerged quite a impressive number of tote bags, but the all seem to be similar, size and shape slightly different, when I browse throught the catalog, they are actually quite confusing. Neverthless most of them seem durable and good quality, the designs are conservatively lady-like. This cobalt blue Saffiano Executive tote bag is elegant, smooth, has a lot of zipped pocket, very practical. Listed for $2100 in NM
   


Another cobalt blue Saffiano Large Tote Bag doesn't have as nice as the form, but it is zip-around closure! Listed for $1960 in NM
   


Alexander McQueen has a tote bag similar to the below one, it is two-way zip top, they meet in the middle to his signature skull padlock. I remember seeing it in Nordstrom, my heart beating, the leather was also finer than the one in the picture, it was on sale for $1200 or less, I was in such urge to own it. Eventually decided to let go, but my head still can't let go of this bag after at least two years.