Love the look of minimalist tote bags? You’re not alone. Tote bags are so effortlessly stylish! With it, it’s so easy to pull off an off-duty look—plus, it looks good on everyone.
Tote bags also merge style and function. While they can look aesthetically pleasing, these carriers are often roomy enough to house a ton of personal essentials. It’s exactly why they’re the favorite of students and people on the go. After all, you have several choices for material alone when it comes to totes—canvas, leather, nylon, or even crochet—for different kinds of functions and styles. Read on!
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There are also a variety of reasons people would choose to stick to lightweight tote bags made from canvas or cloth. Many of them take it upon themselves to secure a more sustainable means of using bags without having to use plastic. Others love its multi-functional purposes and the fact that they can simply be chucked in the laundry, ready for use again. Even celebrity Beauty Gonzalez admits to prefering tote bags over designer bags!
What we love about these tote bags is how versatile and understated they are—perfect for when you’re looking for a companion that you can use on different occasions. With minimalist totes, they don’t come with the bells and whistles, and you don’t have to worry about them getting dated. Minimalist bags, especially totes, will be able to surpass fleeting trends. Plus, you can pair them with virtually anything in your closet!
Neutrals with minimalist bags are your best bet. While you can’t go wrong with black or brown, other colors such as navy, sienna, or olive can be interesting takes—ditto on cream, too! That said, beige or white bags are more high-maintenance and will need more upkeep.
While there are different kinds of tote bags on the market, including collectible pieces such as the coveted The New Yorker tote, we especially love the beautifully minimalist pieces that just scream aesthetic.
There is a tote bag for everyone and every need. Whether you consider yourself a minimalist and love sticking to a stripped-back style, the utilitarian who needs bags that are simple yet multi-purpose, or a person looking to express their individuality through proud statement bags, here are some of the tote bags, all locally available, that you may love.
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1. Badass Tote Girl
We love the effortless style Badass Tote Girl gives their pieces. We’re especially in love with the Boxy XL tote, which holds up with the slightest of structure when you place it on a surface such as the table. We also appreciate that they have short and long straps for different kinds of functions, such as when you’re on a weekend market stroll or bringing it to work. Its plain design and chic, earth-toned colors make this the versatile carry-on.
Boxy XL Tote, P850, BAD ASS TOTE GUY, badasstotegirl.com
2. Badass Tote Guy
Badass Tote Girl’s counterpart, Badass Tote Guy, isn’t to be missed, either. With a slightly more utilitarian approach to totes, the brand has partnered with artist Lee Caces for gorgeous, slightly abstract patchwork designs on their tote bags that are inspired by layers of botanical plants.
Patchwork by Lee Caces Tote, P2000, BAD ASS TOTE GUY, badasstotegirl.com
3. Hiraya Pilipina
What we love about Hiraya Pilipina is that they wear their heart on their sleeve—or totes, rather—and do so in a chic and minimalist way. From promoting women empowerment through totes with inspiring messages, to Filipino quotes and even Disney or Taylor Swift’s discography, Hiraya Pilipina just gets its audience and knows these are the things that resonate with them. Check them out if you want totes that hit you right in the feels.
"Ours" Inspired Tote Bag, P299, HIRAYA PILIPINA, wearhirayapilipina.com
4. The Kind Folk
The Kind Folk also carries yet another plain, minimalist tote bag to add to cart, stat. Their chic and functional designs make them perfect for a weekend or a trip out of town, as their tote bags are water-resistant. It also comes in bigger sizes, and with longer straps on.
Minimalist Bag, P550, THE KIND FOLK, Shopee
5. Canvas Club
Need a tote bag that can step up to the challenge of carrying all of your essentials? Then check out the totes from Canvas Club. It will be hard not to find an everyday essential bag, thanks to the brand’s impeccable tote selection. In this case, the Messenger Tote could be your best bet — as it can feature a laptop, a reusable tumbler, and other items.
Messenger Tote, P1890, CANVAS CLUB, canvasclub.store
Need more tote bag inspiration? Check out 10 Designer Tote Bags That Can Carry Your Laptop!
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