Big Bag Energy: The elevated totes you need in your life

The SS24 catwalks have called it: mini bags are officially out! This season, it's all about the BBE (that's bag bag energy if you didn't know) and that means ditching silly bags that don't fit much more than your phone and instead embracing all things oversized when it comes to arm candy. 

And right now, it's looking like the celebrities agree, Jennifer Lawrence, Gigi Hadid and Angelina Jolie have all been spotted out and about with supersized totes on their arms in recent months. Even just this week, Heidi Klum ditched her usual bag in favour of a chic white Celine tote bag, a clear signal this is not a fashion drill.

This season, however, any old tote bag just won’t do, as elevated styles are reigning supreme. Think leather fabrications, upgraded detailing like quilting and woven designs and understated logos. Jennifer Lawrence’s tote bag of choice from Loewe is the perfect example of the new tote wave. Made of soft yet durable leather, the geometric puzzle design is understated yet iconic. Plus, it cleverly folds flat with an origami inspired design for easy storage when you're not using it, offering the perfect combination of practicality and style. 

If Loewe isn't for you, Toteme, Khaite and The Row all prove once again that you don't need to reinvent the fashion wheel for a timeless tote you'll want to wear season after season. I'm in love with their suede hold-alls in Autumnal tones of chocolate brown and black.

But, the new tote bag wave doesn’t mean logo designs are totally off the table either. Celine’s Triomphe print tote, as chosen by Angelina, proves statement totes are still most definitely in style, while the influencer-approved Saint Laurent quilted bag, taps into the elevated mood without hiding their designer credentials. To pull off this look, make your bag the focal point of your outfit so it still feels sophisticated and opt for muted tones rather than anything too bright or garish.

So, if you’re ready to say goodbye to your mini bag scroll on for our edit of the most stylish elevated tote bags to shop now. 

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