Need a practical yet trendy bag for everyday use? Check out these chic carryalls


A large tote in cognac inspired by archival luggage. Photo: MCM

We love our embellished clutches and pouches for events and special occasions, but everyone needs daily-use bags that are large enough to carry all your essentials, and then some.

Check out this selection of practical and trendy bags for everyday use.

MCM’s Munchen Tote in Italian Canvas in cognac is inspired by archival luggage, with Spanish calf leather corners and a prominent MCM logo motif evoking the jet-setting heritage of the Haus.

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A grand ode to the birthplace of the brand, the Munchen – or Munich – tote bag features a sophisticated silhouette, with a sustainable cotton interior with a duet of pockets.

Leave the house looking uber chic toting this Valentino Garavani La Troisieme Toile Iconographe shopping bag.

Photo: Tumi
Photo: Tumi
Photo: Bottega Veneta
Photo: Bottega Veneta

The bag features shaped handles and can be used as a hand or shoulder bag thanks to the removable shoulder strap.

Tumi’s Yoga Sling tote comes in Voyageur black or gunmetal, and is the perfect yoga slash day-to-day bag.

Make your commute to the studio seamless with this sling that’s designed to carry your mat, but also converts into an oversized tote that delivers statement-making style.

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For those days when you don’t have time to think, let alone filter what goes into your bag before you leave the house, throw everything into this large Bottega Veneta tote in the brand’s iconic weave design.

Photo: Valentino
Photo: Valentino
Photo: Louis Vuitton
Photo: Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton’s new Monogram Jacquard Denim bag offerings, previously in Blue Denim (launched in Jan 2022), was launched in Grey Denim at the Cruise 2023 show.

The stone-washed effect canvas puts a fresh spin on the brand’s signature pattern, while the material of jacquard’s deliberate rawness exude a sophisticated contrast with the bag’s embossed leather trim.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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