A durable, leather option would be a great first designer tote,Selecting your personal best designer tote from the thousands of Chanels, Bottegas, and Pradas out there comes down to your lifestyle. If you're searching for a, Glicksberg recommends double-checking its dimensions to make sure they'll fit all your office essentials. If you're imagining your tote as more of a fancy gym bag, extra pockets for separating pre- and post-workout clothes are a must.
You may love the tote you buy today, but you could want to make a swap later. Keep your options open by considering the bag's potential resale value, Glicksberg suggests. The stronger the brand signifiers–monogramming, logo hardware, or design signatures—the more value the tote will have if it's back on the market.or a trend sampler looking for the next It-bag, the most worthwhile bag is the one you'll actually use.