Leather shopper bags for a full day
What a shopper bag is
A shopper is a large, open tote with two long handles, worn on the shoulder. The name comes from the shopping bag; today it is the bag that carries a whole day: a laptop, a sweater, something bought on the way home. Every shopper is a tote, but we keep the word for our largest and simplest shapes. For structured bags made for the office, see work tote bags.
Sizes side by side
| Bag | Size | Weight | Handle drop | Laptop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Medium | 40 × 26 × 14 cm (15.7 × 10.2 × 5.5 in) | 1250 g (2.8 lb) | 29 cm (11.4 in) | up to 13 in |
| Carolyn Large | 50 × 30 × 19 cm (19.7 × 11.8 × 7.5 in) | 1700 g (3.7 lb) | 31 cm (12.2 in) | up to 16 in |
| Jane Tote | 48 × 27 × 15 cm (18.9 × 10.6 × 5.9 in) | 700 g (1.5 lb) | 28 cm (11 in) | up to 14 in |
| Object №03 Large | 44 × 27 × 12 cm (17.3 × 10.6 × 4.7 in) | 1700 g (3.7 lb) | 25 cm (9.8 in) | up to 15 in |
| Riposo | 60 × 33 × 10.5 cm (23.6 × 13 × 4.1 in) | 600 g (1.3 lb) | — | up to 16 in |
Which one for which day
Carolyn Large is for long days and short trips. At 19 cm (7.5 in) deep, it takes a 16-inch laptop, letter-size folders and a change of clothes for a night away, and its dense eco-leather lining keeps the sides straight. Carolyn Medium is the same shape for a 13-inch laptop.
Jane is wide but light: 700 g (1.5 lb), less than half of Carolyn Large. The body is softer, with a center seam, a textile lining and an interior pocket of 24 × 12 cm (9.4 × 4.7 in).
Object №03 Large is a trapezoid with a slim belt and a gold-tone bar, and it closes with a magnet. Riposo, from our Dolce Far Niente collection, is the widest at 60 cm (23.6 in): a light cream fabric body with black leather handles and base, for the beach, a weekend away or the city in summer.
Leather or suede
Carolyn Medium also comes in choco and navy blue suede, Jane in caramel and navy blue suede, Object №03 Large in caramel suede. For a bag that goes out every day in any weather, smooth leather asks less of you. Our guide to leather or suede compares how each wears.
Questions
What is the difference between a shopper and a tote?
Very little: both have two handles and sit on the shoulder. A shopper is usually the bigger, simpler one. If the bag is for work and a laptop, read our guide to choosing a leather tote for work.
Which leather shopper bag fits a 16-inch laptop?
Carolyn Large and Riposo. Object №03 Large takes a laptop up to 15 inches, Carolyn Medium 13 inches, Jane 14.
Which shopper is the lightest?
Riposo, at 600 g (1.3 lb), with a fabric body. Among the all-leather shoppers, Jane, at 700 g (1.5 lb).
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unused and with its dust bag, box and tags. See the returns policy.
