By Aaron Kok - published
Here’s to the women who do it all: they’re running businesses, mentoring tomorrow’s minds, doing school drop-off, planning family holidays, and so on.
If you identify with the above, then you’re likely someone who needs to have a wardrobe of items that work for your busy, on-the-go lifestyle. This means clothing need to feel comfortable, shoes should look and feel great, and your bags have to hold enough volume to accommodate everything you need to conquer your day—including work documents, your iPad, books for the kids, and the list goes on.
This is also why we love any of these maxi bags. Firstly, they all look fabulous, and cover you for whatever events your day may bring: from a power lunch to a dinner on the flight to somewhere exotic with the family in tow. But looks aside, they offer the one thing you need: space, and lots of it.
Read ahead to see our eight fave picks of the moment.
Bag, $4,700, PRADA
If you’re in a hybrid working arrangement, then you’d know the hassles of having to lug a bunch of documents, portfolios and your laptop everywhere with you. This is why we love this tote bag from Prada. Made from buttery soft leather, it offers a practical way of storing your corporate need-to-haves in a way that’s presentable and stylish.
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Bag, $6,400, DIOR
Roomy totes are not just for weekdays. In fact, it’s on the weekends that we find ourselves needing roomy totes more than on weekdays. Between hitting the gym, going to brunch, running errands and possibly stopping by the local grocers’ for fresh produce, a busy off-duty day calls for a capacious off-duty bag, and this chic denim holdall meets that task.
Bag, $910, LONGCHAMP
Brighten up your day with a pop of colour. If you’re one to wear neutrals or classic denim all week, then having a vibrant parrot green bag might just be the shot of dopamine that you need.
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Bag, $3,888, THE ROW at NET-A-PORTER
This is for the jetsetter who needs a bag that can go from cabin to cabana to corporate setting. The Row’s bags have always been celebrated for their understated, ‘if you know, you know’ status, and the Myles tote is no different. It’s a great travel buddy, but who’s to say you can’t also tote it along to barre class?
Bag, $11,080, BOTTEGA VENETA
A leather-and-canvas bag is a great combination because it bridges the gap between business and casual. What is also great about Bottega Veneta’s Andiamo top-handle bag is the amount of space you get: a roomy interior with a divider flap that comes with inbuilt pockets.
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Bag, $5,350, LOEWE
The recognisable Flamenco tote bag has been a staple of the Spanish House’s repertoire of bag offerings. Aside from its timelessness, this deep aubergine colour is a fabulous shade to own because it’s classic enough to pair with most things, and just the right shade of purple that it gives depth to a mundane outfit.
Bag, $9,600, SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO
Yes, it’s a giant shoulder bag in shearling wool, because why not!
Bag, $4,500, KHAITE
Another brand whose bags are beloved by the fashion set, Khaite is known for its penchant for clean lines, pragmatic designs and quality workmanship. For another great off-duty bag, this tone-on-tone brown hobo tote bag is a stunning option.