This post on the best leather tote bags was originally published in September 2018 and updated as of August 2020.
Lately, I?ve got leather tote bags on my mind. For someone like me who typically wears cross body bags all year round, this is quite a statement. Scroll down for all the Best Leather Tote Bags and shop!

Madewell Medium Transport Tote:
I’m obsessed with the Madewell Medium Transport Tote in the color English Saddle (a classic rich caramel). I scooped it up at Nordstrom for $158 a couple years ago as a carryall for work trips. I typically don?t like to make handbag purchasing decisions in such a short amount of time (whether it?s $50 or $500) because I like to make sure I will use the bag.
Buying the Madewell leather tote bag turned out to be one of my best handbag decisions. It?s the perfect size and it conveniently stored my laptop, charger and wallet all day without feeling too heavy. I also knew I wanted a bag that was more tall than wide. The Medium Transport Tote checked that box too in my list of requirements. The removable longer strap is a nice bonus too. I love my Madewell one so much that I’m thinking about other styles and colors. If you?re on the hunt for a leather tote bag, I?m sharing a few more options that are equal parts stylish and comfortable. I feel like a leather tote bag is an essential for your handbag collection, especially for the fall season.

Cuyana Classic Leather Tote:
I own a few Cuyana leather pieces including...