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.
BRANDS
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.
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.
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.
Fjallraven
Sweden
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Fjallraven is a Swedish brand making functional and long-lasting clothing and backpacks for outdoor lifestyles. Their bestselling Kanken backpack is a casual and iconic fashion staple that has endured popularity since the '60s.
Herschel Supply Co.
Canada
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Vancouver label Herschel Supply Co. makes sturdy, well-made backpacks and bags. Cleverly designed for unisex use and timeless in style, you'll find something perfect for everyday excursions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stoney Clover Lane
USA
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Stoney Clover Lane is a candy-colored travel accessories brand loved for its fun customizable patches and featured words.
Think Royln
USA
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Think Royln is the NYC handbag brand known for its Wingman tote, a quilted everyday crossbody that holds everything. Find hands-free, lightweight bags, designed for busy lives.