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I went back to my college days and got a Longchamp. It’s perfect for work and I can easily fold it up in my suitcase to have an extra bag on trips.
I’m leaning getting a Longchamp energy bag since it has a crossbody strap.
I use a Polene tote for this - https://eng.polene-paris.com/products/cyme-textured-smoky-green?_gl=1*1dk18ac*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OnJBhD-ARIsAPV51xMzH1sskCxIWuA89C8C80autaIHdJXfWo8VmvFiAlySMALAaXtoTa4aAlYhEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADP65syVF-E7etQkkgpLFS3Uqo6Qh
Dagne Dover
A few women in my office use the Allyn and love it. I used the Signature tote for years but it would only last about 2 years because I beat it up so much. I ended up buying like 5 of them before giving up. I also didn’t feel like the Signature tote would work on weekends, but the Allyn tote definitely would.
I’ve never heard of a brunch bag but I just rediscovered an old Michael Kors Large Jetset tote in my closet, in a blue color that I love. It’s sturdy, fits my laptop and water bottle etc., and works for carrying on the weekends. It didn’t have any organization but a couple of makeup pouches fixed that for me. I’m not a branded/logo-ed goods person but I was tempted by the LV Neverfull because of all the rave reviews about how incredibly durable it is.
If I got a luxury tote, I’d get a Mulberry Bayswater Tote or Bayswater 9-to-5 (not the classic bayswater, which I don’t think would fit a laptop).
I second the Mulberry recommendations!
What’s your budget?
I think anywhere from $300 to $1000 for the right bag.
A Madewell tote or shoulder bag
Madewell leather totes!
Loewe medium puzzle fold!
A Polene Cyme!
I got this bag after LOTS of time looking around… I wanted a tote that could be a backpack but also zipped up which is harder to find in a tote. I have used Dagne Dover before and they are okay but not a backpack and I am not a fan of the material.
It is my favorite and has held up great!
https://azaria.com/products/le-marche-tote?variant=40317385244864
I just got an ad for this bag that seems perfect for you
https://www.quince.com/women/italian-leather-laptop-backpack?color=cognac&utm_campaign=JF-Advantage+_Bags-Backpacks_0%_Retention%20_1DC_Value_TESTPIXEL%20Campaign&fb_ad=QID18735_BAGS_ITALIAN-LEATHER-LAPTOP-BACKPACK4542_Cognac_PDP-IMAGERY_AT_KH_BAGS--LEATHER&utm_term=JF-Advantage+_Bags-Backpacks_0%_Retention%20_1DC_Value_TESTPIXEL%20Campaign%20Ad%20set&fb_adset=JF-Advantage+_Bags-Backpacks_0%_Retention%20_1DC_Value_TESTPIXEL%20Campaign%20Ad%20set&utm_content=QID18735_BAGS_ITALIAN-LEATHER-LAPTOP-BACKPACK4542_Cognac_PDP-IMAGERY_AT_KH_BAGS--LEATHER&utm_ad_id=120243257987160370&utm_source=ig&fb_campaignid=120243257987140370&fb_campaign=JF-Advantage+_Bags-Backpacks_0%_Retention%20_1DC_Value_TESTPIXEL%20Campaign&utm_medium=paid_social&fb_adsetid=120243257987120370&fb_adid=120243257987160370&utm_placement=Instagram_Reels&utm_id=120243257987140370_v2_s01&fbclid=PAYW9leAOpOPBleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzCbLhdo8nNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABpzET-jYAvdL1KopS3NCUoKbNj31llnMhS_UNAHLy83xd9F30Cuu9yZbYrdK0_aem_EYeuxtRxqKu3KITATb_cag
I’ve used my Cuyana system tote for this before.
Manu atelier tote du jour!
I use it everyday for work but I think it’s exactly what you’re looking for. I get compliments all the time!