Leather Bags

A good leather bag pulls an outfit together and, unlike most accessories, gets better with age. Our women's leather bags span everyday totes, hands-free crossbodies, and shoulder styles, all cut from full-grain and top-grain hides that soften and take on character the longer you carry them. This is the place to find the size and shape that actually fits your day.

Finding the right shape

Start with what you carry. A roomy tote swallows a laptop, a water bottle, and the extras of a working day, and slips onto the shoulder without fuss. A crossbody frees your hands and keeps essentials secure for travel and errands. A structured shoulder bag sits somewhere between the two: tidy enough for evenings, big enough for the daily basics. Many people end up with one of each rather than a single do-everything bag.

Leathers and how they wear

Full-grain leather keeps the hide's natural surface, so it is the most durable option and develops a rich patina at the handles and corners over years of use. Top-grain is lightly finished for a smoother, more uniform look with a bit more resistance to marks. Cowhide gives structure and body; softer hides drape and slouch. None of these are coatings that peel, which is why a leather bag lasts where a synthetic one wears through.

Choosing and caring

• Structure: firmer leather holds an upright shape; softer leather relaxes and slouches with wear.
• Straps and hardware: check that handles are well stitched and zips run smoothly, since these take the most stress.
• Care: wipe with a dry cloth, avoid prolonged damp, and condition once or twice a year to keep the leather supple.

To browse by type, see our leather totes and leather crossbody bags, or read the guide to conditioning leather. Every bag carries our lifetime stitch guarantee.

We also make custom handbags in the leather and colour you choose.