tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post896789892048490874..comments2024-03-22T19:27:57.258-04:00Comments on les anti-modernes*: foundations: the minimalist work totemiss sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-23310593169902167802013-12-02T10:35:08.424-05:002013-12-02T10:35:08.424-05:00The elusive work tote... It's so hard to find ...The elusive work tote... It's so hard to find something elegant and professional that can hold chargers, laptop, files and all the other necessary items needed to get me through the work day without being too heavy. I find that so many gorgeous bags are just too heavy for everyday use and that's before they're loaded up. <br /><br />I attended the Mansur Gavriel preview last month and the bags are great for understated work bags. I do love the Celine Cabas, but it's too unstructured for my work needs and just doesn't look professional enough. It would be a weekend bag for me. The funny thing is every time I try it on at Celine I've noticed that it looks so disproportionately huge on me. Even the sales assistants always find that surprising.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-26849215512472184772013-11-27T01:46:31.924-05:002013-11-27T01:46:31.924-05:00Thanks! The MW one is lovely--the cognac straps a...Thanks! The MW one is lovely--the cognac straps are a nice detail.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04608131433522092554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-45647690778212960422013-11-24T13:47:47.650-05:002013-11-24T13:47:47.650-05:00My similar obsession with a simple black tote star...My similar obsession with a simple black tote started about 6 months ago, and after much searching, and considering options that were over $1k, I went with the Baggu Oversize tote in black, have been using it constantly and absolutely love it. It's $240. Many sites sold out of it, but I'm sure it will be back at some point. And Urban Outfitters has the same bag in a more narrow version (although I'd wait for the East-West size).Parahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767524912704832037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-61335709674114052882013-11-19T14:14:57.562-05:002013-11-19T14:14:57.562-05:00I love that black tote! So elegant. I've been ...I love that black tote! So elegant. I've been carrying a plain leather tote by Jas MB since July and I love it - perfect size for a stack of work, a book and my lunch. It's a stiff recycled leather which is perfect for me - nice and hardy, since I'm a bit of a klutz. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470207730582600021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-23105941279159971722013-11-18T18:27:02.515-05:002013-11-18T18:27:02.515-05:00Minimalist totes have always been my go-to work ba...Minimalist totes have always been my go-to work bag of choice simply for the fact that adding the weight of hardware to a laptop, notebook, lunch and other assort crap that I carry around just seems silly. I was tossing up whether or not to get a Celine Cabas in the oxblood but the thought of lugging it around on the train made me baulk a little. About 12 months ago I invested in a burgundy Mulberry Dorset tote in the large size and it has been perfect. The leather is thicker and, I think, more sturdy than the Cabas - plus at half the price I'm a little less precious about commuting with it... especially in the belting rain we've had recently. If anything the handles could be thicker but other than that it is perfect.La Fille mal Gardéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03819563754755718734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-8366338912591787682013-11-18T17:43:51.941-05:002013-11-18T17:43:51.941-05:00ah - thanks for reminding me! i saw MW's bags ...ah - thanks for reminding me! i saw MW's bags recently and was impressed with the leather quality. glad to hear they work well in your day-to-day! just updated my post :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-9873455706749801372013-11-18T17:42:42.580-05:002013-11-18T17:42:42.580-05:00just updated my post with a lower price alternativ...just updated my post with a lower price alternative - also per jennifer's vote below. :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-45686478282640483962013-11-18T17:33:44.643-05:002013-11-18T17:33:44.643-05:00I love all the colors this bag comes in and I like...I love all the colors this bag comes in and I like how sturdy the straps seem! My dream work bag is the Mansur Gavriel large tote, but I worry that it won't be sturdy enough to hold my laptop, charger, and all the other things I need for the day. Since I'm so hard on my work bags, I ended up getting one of the Madewell Transport Totes. It is simple, unstructured, and roomy. Most importantly (for my purposes), it looks professional enough for academia and it was not terribly expensive, so I don't feel too bad about it getting beaten to death. jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455079295448117881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-5621451137409803342013-11-18T14:11:15.378-05:002013-11-18T14:11:15.378-05:00Beautiful bag! Still out of reach for me, price-w...Beautiful bag! Still out of reach for me, price-wise, sadly. I'd love to find something reasonably similar in the $150 -$200 range. Maybe a Longchamps is the way to go (they're a bit sporty for me, though).B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04608131433522092554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-54300171278457565582013-11-18T12:00:44.818-05:002013-11-18T12:00:44.818-05:00agreed! another reason why i love this version ove...agreed! another reason why i love this version over some of the other rigid leather totes this season that are a bit too boxy IMO.miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-32625380698114453842013-11-18T11:51:51.717-05:002013-11-18T11:51:51.717-05:00i didn't but a friend did, and bought one of t...i didn't but a friend did, and bought one of the totes. i prefer the more supple leather/shape vs a rigid, boxy one. also i find the whole "limited release waitlist" concept a bit much. for now i prefer to stick with brands that specifically make bags/leather goods, tried and true :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-54491270632187989452013-11-18T11:37:05.530-05:002013-11-18T11:37:05.530-05:00i was wondering if you managed to make it to everl...i was wondering if you managed to make it to everlane's #secretgarden popup location in NYC recently. apparently they showed off their new 'black' collection there.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749027762662012409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-53843483058271542412013-11-18T11:35:15.554-05:002013-11-18T11:35:15.554-05:00I love the way the corners fold in, it gives it su...I love the way the corners fold in, it gives it such a nice line and makes it feel a little bit more special than your average tote. Not that I have anything against a straight tote - I have one that I got in the bazaar in Istanbul ages ago and it is one of my absolute favorite bags - but it's nice to see an option to get away from the straight rectangle. My favorite color would probably be the saddle, I imagine it would age so beautifully.Nomadic D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06303665587576888183noreply@blogger.com