The best celebrity-approved oversized tote bags

The fashionable set spotted touting the Dior Book Tote has more than elevated the bag to iconic status. A true XL holdall by Dior, it’s now a staple in celebrity airport looks, and effortlessly accommodates everything from your laptop and notebooks to an outfit change. As a bonus, the signature Dior Oblique canvas allows for customisation.

Kendall Jenner’s private jet carry-on is perhaps the largest—and chicest—tote we’ve spotted this summer. And it’s none other than the XL Cabas by Phoebe Philo, of course. Known for its minimalist design and exceptional craftsmanship, this truly oversized tote offers endless storage without compromising on elegance, the pinnacle of understated luxury.

Chanel may be known for its petite purses, but the French luxury brand has officially co-signed the tote bag trend with the Chanel 22 handbag. A distinctive departure from anything we’ve seen from the fashion house before, the Chanel 22 boasts a casual look with its soft, pillow-like structure, crafted from supple, quilted leather.

The bag has a wide opening—throw in whatever you want!—and can be carried by its elegant metal chain strap interlaced with leather. The Chanel 22 is designed to give women the freedom of movement, and many stylish stars would agree that it does the job, including Irene Kim, Christelle Lim and Yoyo Cao. The best part? It comes in a range of colours, from a hue as fun as pink to more classic, work-friendly ones like black and white. 

This supersized Saint Laurent tote quickly gained the approval of two of the coolest Hollywood stars: The Batman’s Zoe Kravitz and The White Lotus’s Sydney Sweeney.

Coming from a brand that’s known for its slim, rectangular purses, the Icare Maxi Shopping bag stands out with its soft lambskin exterior featuring lozenge quilting and a blown-up YSL logo that is sculpted like a piece of jewellery. This is the bag we’ll be hauling on our next weekend getaway.

Versace upgrades the everyday tote bag with its striking La Greca monogram, making this a statement accessory to take with you everywhere you go. It’s a versatile design: it comes with a detachable shoulder strap so you have two ways to carry it, and the leather trim along the front can be used to attach other accessories from Versace’s La Greca Signature collection to create a truly functional bag.

Maison Alaïa’s masterful leather craftsmanship is on full display in this shopper bag first introduced by Pieter Mulier. The Hinge, as it’s been named, is marked by the inlaid leather lacing seen all around the bag.

The hinge-like detail is a trademark of founder Azzedine Alaïa, who introduced it in the ‘90s after being inspired by the techniques of cabinetmaking. The lacing makes the bag more flexible and gives it a distinctive look. We’re betting this still sits pretty high on the wish lists of those who loved old Céline’s Cabas Phantom totes.

The Olsen twins have always made the case for big bags (who could forget Mary-Kate’s beloved mint green Le City bag?). And with their label The Row, they have created the perfect one: the Margaux, a slouchy leather bag with belted, gusseted sides and a top handle. Coming in suede and smooth leather variations, this elegant tote is a minimalist’s dream with its clean lines and minimalistic design, the epitome of quiet luxury. 

Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner and Doja Cat are all fans of Coperni’s bags, and it’s easy to see why. The buzzy Paris label has a knack for making simple accessories that stand out with just a little bit of quirk (case in point: the glass Swipe bags) and their Heart Tote Bag is no different. Besides its unique shape, another plus is that the bag is lightweight thanks to its cotton-blend construction, making it easy to stuff everything you need in it.

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