The brands featured here all specialize in making well-considered casual bags for women. You will find practical designs to take whatever life throws your way, whether that's the gym, wet weather, babies, or a day at the beach.
New York brand Think Royln is a go-to for casual bags. Their bestselling Wingman tote is pictured and their casual cross-body bags are popular. Made for hands-free errands, they are so versatile that they convert into stylish belt bags to suit your outfit and occasion.
Dagne Dover does a great job designing casual shoulder bags for real life. It helps that it is a female-founded brand. The versatile and bestselling Landon Carryall bag comes in five sizes. If that's not enough to get you salivating, this casual shoulder bag converts to a cross-body, has a laptop sleeve and luggage trolley sleeve.
For a casual purse, the ANDI Go is an expanding all-purpose powerhouse, transforming from a clutch to crossbody to hip pack.
Tulip Bag
S.Joon's Tulip Bag was picked by Who What Wear as most likely to be worn by fashion editors in 2021. Sleek but practical.
Cabana Tote
Oprah's favorite things in 2020, this bestselling personalizable tote is sustainable and lightweight. Available in 3 sizes and 5 chic colors.
Jerome Dreyfuss
France
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Jerome Dreyfuss designed his iconic The Billy bag for his wife, Isabel Marant, to hold everything for their newborn son. Find practical, luxury bags for busy lives.
KASSL Editions
Netherlands
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KASSL Editions make minimalist unisex coats inspired by fishermen's styles, and bags, crafted from coat off-cuts. Find durable technical fabrics like lacquered wool and glossy coated cotton.
Baboon to the Moon
USA
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Baboon to the Moon is known for its Go-Bags, indestructable, versatile, and colorful bags designed for adventures without limits.
Nannacay
Brazil
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Nannacay is a social fashion project born out of founder Marcia Kemp's desire to help artisan communities in South America live up to their creative potential.
ANDI
USA
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ANDI is an NYC-based brand making lightweight, waterproof bags from recycled plastic bottles. An ANDI bag puts form and function first to support women's busy lifestyles.
Dagne Dover
USA
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Dagne Dover is a female-founded brand designing highly-functional good-looking bags. Best known for their neoprene backpacks and carry-alls, the label has expanded into leather totes.
Vee Collective
Germany
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Vee Collective is a Berlin-based label creating lightweight 100% recycled nylon bags. The geometrical and minimalist VEE bags are sustainable, high-tech, and stylish.
Poolside Bags
USA
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Poolside Bags work with Indian female artisans who weave natural straw bags. Each bag takes two days and is finished with shells, pearls, and fun embroidered slogans.
Anello
Japan
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Anello is the Japanese cult bag brand known for its stylish and spacious backpacks often seen on the streets of Tokyo. Beware of imitations.
Caraa
USA
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Caraa is an NYC-based brand making thoughtfully designed utilitarian bags to support women's fast-paced lifestyles.
Day Owl
USA
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Day Owl is a certified B-Corp making stylish and sturdy backpacks in innovative waxed canvas constructed from post-consumer recycled materials.
Kayu
USA
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Kayu is a Californian handbag brand born to cultivate traditional artisanal techniques in Asia. Find unique handmade bags painstakingly crafted over days using materials like straw and wood.