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15 Reasons Why You Need A Leather Tote In Your Life

August 3, 2015 by Sara Alderman
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From Madewell's Transport Tote to Cuyana's monogrammable one, leather totes are having a moment. If you're thinking that these bags are impossible to dig through, you're wrong. Lost of them have pockets within to store smaller items. Whether you're looking for a new Fall bag or ready for a change now, sleek leather totes are where it's at. Shop our picks in the slideshow.

[Photo: Where Did U Get That, carrying Madewell The Transport Tote]Stylish transport tote bag for everyday use

The Transport Tote ($168)

Annabel Ingall large Isabella tote in elegant design

Annabel Ingall Tote - Large Isabella ($465)

ASOS winged shopper bag with chic silhouette

ASOS Winged Shopper Bag ($36)

Rebecca Minkoff tote featuring modern design elements

Rebecca Minkoff Tote ($275)

Classic leather tote bag for timeless sophistication

Classic Leather Tote ($150)

Faux leather tote with matching pouch for convenience

Faux Leather Tote and Pouch ($27.90)

Vince signature collection leather tote in sleek style

Vince 'Signature Collection' Leather Tote ($364.90, down from $545)

Botkier Soho metallic tote for a trendy look

Botkier Tote - Soho Metallic ($298)

Lauren Ralph Lauren Crawley unlined tote bag

Lauren Ralph Lauren Tote - Crawley Unlined ($228)

Botkier Soho heavy grain pebble tote for durability

Botkier Tote - Soho Heavy Grain Pebble ($298)

Loeffler Randall open tote in stylish design

Loeffler Randall Open Tote ($395)

At Your Fingertips black tote for versatile use

At Your Fingertips Black Tote ($38)

Tory Burch Perry tote bag in classic style

Tory Burch Perry Tote ($395)

ASOS East West pocket tote bag for practicality

ASOS East West Pocket Tote Bag ($51)

MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set top zip tote bag

MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Top Zip Tote ($278)

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