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9 Of The Best Tote Bags For Your Chic, Carry-All Needs

From the office to after work drinks
Best Tote Bags Australia

As much as we enjoy a good clutch—and even enjoy the odd flirtation with the mini-bag trend—there really is nothing like a faithful shopping tote to carry us through the day (pardon the pun).

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Perfect for our busy, cram-everything-in lives, shopping totes are essentially the handbag equivalent of a good wine: they might not be the most experimental option in your wardrobe, but they are reliable, day in and day out.

Of course, that’s not at all to say they aren’t chic in their own right. With iterations crafted from luxurious leathers, upcycled materials and classic canvas, there’s a variation to suit every sartorial inclination.

And, if you’ve been looking to add a new faithful to your collection this season, you’re in luck, because we’ve done the hard work for you.

Scroll on for the chicest tote bags you can buy in Australia right now.

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The Best Tote Bags To Shop in 2025

Vestirsi Sienna Suede Hobo Bag

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Sienna Brown Suede Hobo Bag

$299 at Vestirsi

When it comes to tote bags that are equally as stylish as they are practical, there’s no going past this statement suede number. Handmade in Italy with a microsuede lining, the relaxed style features a magnetic stud closure and roomy interior made for anything your commute might require. The light brown colourway lends itself to any outfit and is guaranteed to elevate your everyday attire.

Everlane Luxe Medium Italian Leather Tote Bag

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The Luxe Medium Italian Leather Tote

$457 at Everlane

Made from luxe Italian leather, this Everlane tote is made to last, however many trips back and forth to the office you might take. Featuring a spacious interior and internal slip pocket, there’s room to house all your workday essentials or overnight necessities – without having to worry about changing up your accessory for the evening’s events.

Oroton Emilia tote bag

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Emilia Tote Bag

$529 at Oroton

Designed to get you where you need to go without having to compromise on style, the Emilia is nothing short of a wardrobe essential. Formed from soft pebbled leather with padded shoulder straps for extra comfort, there’s no outfit one of these tote bags couldn’t elevate. While it’s available in five colourways – including black, tan, navy and a green-grey – we love the bear brown for its classic, yet fashion-forward take on the colour of the year.

Longchamp Le Roseau Shoulder Bag

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Le Roseau Shoulder Bag

$1375 at Longchamp

Not only is the Le Roseau bag made from durable cowhide leather that only gets softer as it ages, but its lightweight feel and thick shoulder strap keeps the pressure off, no matter what you’re carrying. Available in six versatile colourways, there’s a shade for every wardrobe want.

Aje Ellora Woven Tote Bag

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Ellora Woven Tote

$325 at Aje

Chic, classic and big enough to fit a 15″ laptop, this versatile accessory will quickly become one of the most-used tote bags in your wardrobe rotation – we guarantee it.

Poppy lissman teeto tote

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Teeto Tote

$190 at Poppy Lissiman

Crafted from a fabric made from recycled post-consumer plastics otherwise destined for landfill, the Teeto tote is both stylish, and sustainable. The delicious chocolate colourway is a seasonal must, and its versatile size makes it perfect for everything from your farmer’s market haul to a weekend getaway.

Freya NYC Paloma tote bag

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Freya NYC Paloma Tote Bag

$540 at The Iconic

This might just be the perfect tote bag – hear us out. The classic silhouette belies multiple compartments designed to hold – and protect – everything from your laptop to your diary, and even your phone. Say goodbye to scrambling endlessly at the bottom of your bag with elegant pockets made for keeping things neat and tidy. And, there’s no sacrificing style for substance with the Paloma – it’s all there in spades.

Aesther Ekme Burgundy Cabas Tote Bag

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Aesther Ekme Burgundy Cabas Tote

$1260 at Ssense

Made in Spain, this calfskin leather burgundy bag is the ultimate IYKYK buy. While Aesther Ekme might not be the first label on everyone’s mind when they think of luxury leather goods – that’s bound to change once you start getting stopped on the street by strangers begging to know where your bag is from. Plus, with fixed straps (no buckling under pressure) and room enough to carry whatever the day might require, it’s an instant yes from us.

V&W tote bag

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Darcy Bag

$600 at Viktoria & Woods

Simple, elegant and elevated, this sumptuously soft brown leather tote from Viktoria & Woods will become a wardrobe staple. It features a bonus removable pouch for smaller items you always seem to lose in such a roomy tote and a ‘strap and clip’ function to change the silhouette–a true closet chameleon. 

The Best Brands & Stores To Shop For Tote Bags

If you’re still on the hunt for that perfect bag, may we suggest you scour the below brands and sites for the perfect tote bag. 

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Why Are Canvas & Tote Bags Popular? 

Regardless of whether you’re shopping for a luxe look or out of practicality, tote bags prove as chic as they are practical.

Spacious and stylish, the sheer size of a tote bag offers plenty of room to carry everything you need, whether you’re using it for work, your kids or simply as a statement piece.

Opting for canvas and neoprene renditions offer another layer of practicality thanks to their sturdy, spill-proof and washable nature.


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