The best leather totes take you from the office to post-work plans without skipping a beat. Not only does your bag likely need to fit a laptop and other workday essentials, but you also want it to pair nicely with your carefully crafted office outfits.
Bazaar editors have tested countless options, with Madewell's The Essential Bucket Tote nabbing our best overall leather work tote honor. (Katie Holmes is a fan, too.) And in case you didn't know, the aptly named bag is available in four leather colors on Amazon—qualifying for free shipping with Prime to boot.
The Essential Bucket Tote can fit everything from a 15-inch laptop to your wallet, planner, water bottle, and more, making it an ideal bag to pack necessities for both work and play.
"I can safely stash my wallet and keys in the zippered interior pocket, while my laptop, toiletry bag, and the occasional mini shopping spree fit into the spacious main compartment with ease," fashion commerce editor Michella Oré says. "I use it for workdays and days off when the only thing on my agenda is reading at my neighborhood café."
Although this timeless Madewell tote lands under $200, our editors agree that its leather quality rivals that of much more expensive designer bags. What's more, the adjustable shoulder strap ensures this tote remains comfortable, even when you have a laptop or tablet in tow. The magnetic snap closure and interior pocket help keep essentials organized and secure while on the go, which means this celeb-loved bag can also double as a sophisticated travel tote.
The four leather options aside, Amazon also carries the suede version in olive, khaki, or a deep purple-brown. Should you wish to add a subtly edgy flair to their workplace attire, we're also eyeing this new studded version.
