I’d like to purchase a designer bag for work - simple, classic, black leather tote that would fit my laptop. I travel fairly often for clients, so a zip top would be nice but not necessary. I am totally clueless about brands and how they’re perceived. What do you recommend? Thoughts on Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, or Givenchy?

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If you are the type to beat up your bags - Coach, kate spade and tori burch all do a black zip top leather tote.

Saint Laurent totes are beautiful, but you’ll be limited by the sizing options available. The Row Margaux is beautiful but very heavy. Celine’s Seau Sangle is a nice leather bucket bag that fits a laptop.

I prefer nylon bags because leather bags are heavy and I’m rough on bags. Tumi does a great one with a strap that can fit over the handle of my carry on luggage.

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In that case, some other considerations: Givenchy Antigona, Celine 16, Mulberry Bayswater, Hermes Garden Party or Birkin.

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Zip tops are hard to come by.

The only ones I've seen with it would be Ferragamo.

I'd avoid Saint Laurent because it's too trendy of a brand.

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The row has bowler bags and the Margot that might fit a laptop and zip. Ferragamo hugs are gorgeous

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I got one from Cluci that I lovee

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Celine

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What state?

Colorado, but I travel across the U.S. and occasionally internationally for work.

Prada and Louboutin have beautiful classics

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I don't know where you are based but in Toronto where many of us take public transit to work this is the tote of choice: Longchamp Le Pliage Original L Tote bag. Zips up securely. Very functional as leather bags are heavier to carry and need to be maintained. I've travelled everywhere with this water resistant bag and the fact it folds down to nothing makes it a must in my luggage.

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