Bags for work
A laptop flat, a notebook you can find, and a bag that still looks like yours at six.
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Everyday Nylon crescent bag, bone Example Basics Wipes clean, which bone needs. Strap is not adjustable. $42 Shop similar
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Everyday Nylon baguette bag, cherry red Example Basics Sits under the arm without sliding. Fits a phone and little else. $46 Shop similar
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Everyday Slouchy nylon tote, espresso Example Basics Packs down to nothing. No structure at all. $54 Shop similar
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Everyday Ripstop backpack, sage Example Basics Light and washable. The laptop sleeve is unpadded. $59 Shop similar
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Everyday Canvas work tote, black Example Basics Holds a 14-inch laptop flat. The base sags once it is full. $68 Shop similar
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Sweet spot Waxed canvas backpack, sage Example Field Wax keeps rain out. Stiff for the first month. $165 Shop similar
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Sweet spot Leather crescent bag, bone Example Atelier One zip, one pocket. Pale leather picks up denim dye. $180 Shop similar
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Sweet spot Pebbled leather tote, espresso Example Atelier Pebbled grain hides scuffs. Inside pocket is shallow. $210 Shop similar
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Sweet spot Leather baguette bag, cherry red Example Atelier Holds its shape. The short strap will not go crossbody. $225 Shop similar
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Sweet spot Structured leather tote, black Example Atelier Stands up on its own. Heavier empty than it looks. $245 Shop similar
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Sweet spot Mercer Medium Leather Hobo rag & bone Curved hobo shape, close to the illustration. Check the colour on the listing. $358.50 promo price, moves See it at rag & bone
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Sweet spot Restored Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 Coach Soft pillow body on a short strap. Restored, so stock moves. $375 See it at Coach
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Splurge Quilted leather crescent, bone Example Maison Quilting keeps its shape. The chain strap digs in. $430 Shop similar
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Splurge Suede tote, espresso Example Maison Suede marks in rain. Keep it for dry days. $465 Shop similar
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Splurge Patent leather shoulder bag, cherry red Example Maison Patent scratches and does not buff out. $480 Shop similar
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Splurge Full-grain leather tote, black Example Maison Unlined, so it marks. Softens into its own shape. $520 Shop similar
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Splurge Leather backpack, sage Example Maison Beautiful and heavy. You feel it by the second mile. $540 Shop similar
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Autumn Workday Crescent Loadout
Blush Pink Workday Essentials
Twelve hours in one tote
Twenty-two five-year-olds
Fourteen hours on the line
Nine clients and a break
Keys, covers, mints, repeat
Fur on everything
Every document twice
Rent a table for the price of coffee
Portfolio and a steady hand
Ten hours and one thermos
Touch-ups between takes
Everything that isn't the camera
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