Best Leather Tote Bags for work

Traveling light and stylishly for daily business can be challenging, especially when business means working with a mobile office. Your style translates into your brand and when it comes to working with clients or colleagues, having the right accessories, such as a briefcase or laptop bag is key to making the right impression. Not all bags are created equal and each style is distinctive.

For women, the choices are endless and narrowing down the search can be time consuming, which isn’t ideal for the busy executive. Instead of spending precious hours looking for the right bag, we did the legwork and found the 10 best laptop bags for women. These bags are not only ideal for utility, but will support your personal peerless style.

KNOMO Maddox Leather Zip Tote

Designed with elegant, supple full grain leather, the KNOMO Maddox leather zip tote provides a roomy interior that will hold a 15-inch laptop with ease. The zipped enclosure keeps your technology and paperwork secure, while the durable shoulder straps are designed for comfort and functionality. For added ease, the designers took outerwear, such as wearing a heavy coat, into consideration when creating the shoulder straps so this tote works extremely well with any fashion ensemble.

The KNOMO Maddox's streamlined, sleek exterior is available in six fashionable colors including black, red, espresso, green, navy and sage. Although designed for fashion, this tote provides the highest level of internal functionality. Store paperwork and folders inside the hidden slip pocket or compartmentalize accessories and tools in one of the five interior pockets and two exterior pockets.

Stylish gold-finished hardware adds a sophisticated touch and additional flare to this bag. Heralded as a beautifully well-designed laptop tote, the KNOMO Maddox is surprisingly lightweight and ideal for the busy executive. Dimensions include a 10.5-inch shoulder drop, 12.5 inches high and 14.5 inches wide.

The RFID Blocking Saffiano leather travel carryall laptop bag will stand the test of time as the style and quality of this bag will easily become a business staple. Crafted from Saffiano cowhide leather, the bag accommodates up to a 15-inch laptop or tablet. Included is a zippered large pocket, hidden inside the bag, along with two pen loops, three slots designed to hold credit or business cards, as well as an exterior zipped pocket for quick and easy access to materials.

One important feature is the RFID (radio frequency ID or identification) blocking technology, designed to reduce identity theft. A small electronic chip is inserted inside the bag, designed to prevent your sensitive information from being lifted while inside your laptop bag.

Designed from 100% imported leather, this stylish laptop backpack can accommodate a full-sized laptop computer, along with a smattering of your tools from your trade. Many professionals can fit a 17-inch laptop along with several binders, so this bag is all about utility. Because the bag can hold a large number of items, the carrying straps are soft and supple to avoid having them dig into the carrier’s shoulders. Sophisticated but also casual, this backpack is designed for the busy professional on-the-go.

Available in several colors including saddle, distressed brown, café and black, the Claire Chase backpack features five ample exterior zippered side pockets, a large zippered front pocket as well as a magnetic snap enclosure.

Although utility and durability are two main features of the Hedgren Kayla bag, Chanel-esque, classic style stands out upon the first impression. The quilted look, along with the silver-charmed zipper and “H” Hedgren style make this bag a show stopper and one to be reckoned with in the boardroom or your next client meeting.

Created using 40% nylon and 60% polyester, this waterproof bag can withstand life’s little spills and messes. The zippered main compartment holds up to a 15-inch laptop, along with folders, pens and your trusty planner. The interior is lined with 100% polyester Hedgren red lining, along with adjustable and removable shoulder straps. Available in traditional black, as well as mouse grey and new bull red.