Design Notes - Totes, what makes a Tote bag? This blog piece talks you through the history of the Tote

What makes a Tote a Tote?

Totes are defined as large, roomy bags with high sides and handles on either side to easily access your items. They can be open or closed with poppers or zip fastenings. 
 
The origins of the Tote bag date back to 17th Century Virginia when the word was used as a verb 'to carry' or 'to transport'. The word 'Tote Bag' was first recorded in 1900!

It's long been said that the first commercial Tote bag was created by LL Bean in the 1940's as a way to comfortably carry large chunks of ice into youer home. 
Today, Totes are your carry-all best friend, a bag that will never let you down, the ultimate multitasker. Ours come in various sizes and some carry your laptop too, but all have been designed to help organise and get to your everyday essentials easily. 

The Sienna Tote features three spacious compartments, a secure zipper pocket, a slip-in phone pocket and a clip for keys and the Thames Tassel charm is included. A bestselling style. 

The Oriana Laptop Tote is a great all-rounder.  Comprised of three roomy compartments (the central one fitting a laptop that measures length 30.5cm, width 23cm, depth 1cm). Inside the laptop compartment, you will find a soft padded lining to keep your laptop protected. Oriana has an exterior outside pocket, two internal pockets and comes complete with a protective dust bag. 

The Weekend Edit's Benny Tote is the easy-to-wear, versatile tote. If you're heading to the beach or the shops, with ample room for water bottles, a purse and anything you need to pick up on the way, she's just the ticket for mooching on weekends. Internally, Benny comes complete with a zip-top canvas pouch to keep your small essentials. Finished with a Thames Tassel Charm. 

Sketch of the Gala Tote with dimensions
The Gala Tote features the signature Thames tassel charm. Gala is delightfully designed with the two-tone colour block and is the go-to bag for you. With three spacious compartments, an internal zipper pocket, a clip for keys and a back slip-in pocket, the Gala tote fits in all the essentials you need.

The Giselle Laptop Tote is an elegant multi-compartment tote thoughtfully designed to carry a laptop that measures length 31.5cm, height 23cm, depth 2cm as well as all your work essentials. Available in classic Black, Camel and Sage combined with our new luxurious canvas material, Giselle is a modern bag for the modern woman. 




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