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Browsing for handbags is easy, but finding the perfect bag for every day can be a challenging venture. The best everyday handbags bridge the gap between fashion and function—fitting must-have daily essentials, from laptops to wallets, chargers, and an emergency pair of flats, while looking put-together and chic.
As Vogue editors, we’re constantly discovering what’s new in the fashion world, both on the high street and on the runways. Every once in a while, we come across an item that’s so good, we decide to make it a part of our daily rotation.
Ahead, we’ve asked 13 Vogue editors to share their favorite handbags to wear every day. While we all have unique personal styles, there’s one thing that we all have in common: We can’t say no to expertly crafted details. From Khaite’s crossbody bag to Dragon Diffusion and St. Agni’s artfully woven shoulder bags, discover the everyday handbags Vogue editors love, below.
Chloe Malle, head of editorial content
“It’s an all brown season for me. I might love the Prada buckle bag more than my children but don’t tell them that! I also love Tod’s Folio bag because it fits my kids’ water bottles and a laptop!”
Naomi Elizee, fashion market director
“My current obsession is the Marc Jacobs Dual bag! It’s like a magic trick—sneaky enough to fit everything I need but not too bulky to sit perfectly under my shoulder like it was made for me.”
Libby Page, executive shopping director
“Toteme has mastered the art of ‘practical but make it fashion’! A fine line to tread when you’re looking for the perfect everyday bag. I love the black, the fact it fits my laptop and doubles as a good weekender. Want more fashion? It comes in chocolate brown, this fall’s must-have hue!”
Mai Morsch, fashion editor
“I am almost always carrying a small bag stuffed inside a larger bag to take me from day to night. My Coach Empire tote holds an enormous amount—my laptop, a change of shoes, various chargers, and so on. I’ll also throw in a smaller bag, like this favorite from St. Agni, for the necessities (keys, wallet, phone). This method is not only practical but also a fun play on the layered bags that have been all over the runways.”
Madeline Fass, associate fashion director
“I have a few everyday bags I like to keep on rotation and I swap them around pending what I have planned for the day and what I am wearing. The slouchy Loewe Flamenco tote I’ve had for a few seasons was one of the best The RealReal purchases I have made. The house doesn’t seem to be slowing down in that handbag family! The L.L. Bean Boat and Tote collaboration with Tibi has been my go-to carryall (it’s great for day trips, gym visits, on-set days, etc.), it has earned me the most compliments and is rooted in classic practicality. The most important thing (not pictured here) is the pouch that holds all of my essentials so that I can transfer everything I need seamlessly between bags without a second thought!”
Talia Abbas, associate shopping director
“My everyday bag really depends on what I’m wearing… and let’s be real, if it’s raining! When I’m in rush and need to carry a lot, I’ll grab one of my monogrammed L.L. Bean totes; more often than not it’s my large Dragon Diffusion bag, which fits my laptop and lunch without looking overly stuffed. For weekends, or an after-work event, I reach for my Khaite crossbody—you can tuck the strap in to make it a clutch. It’s the best!”
Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
“For a typical work day, I like to carry a big, big bag that can fit everything I’d ever need in there—from my wallet and keys, to a protein snack, multiple hand creams, and a plethora of lip glosses. ’Tis the season for suede, and I’m about to do my yearly trade-out for sumptuous totes and bucket bags.”
Minty Mellon, shopping market editor
“For my everyday bag, I lean towards something roomy enough to hold all my daily essentials—my computer, daily planner, and a few must-have makeup products. Lately, I’ve been rotating between two favorites. The Balenciaga rodeo bag delivers that effortless, goes-with-everything black moment—perfect for days when I want sleek and understated. When I’m craving something with a little more personality, I reach for the Parker Thatch bag, I love the cowhide print—it adds just the right amount of playful twist to even the most pared-back outfit.”
Andrea Zendejas, shopping market editor
“I currently don’t own either of these bags, but they are both suede bags on my fall wish list. Day to day, I usually rotate between two bags: a carryall that fits my laptop and journal (as a new mom, I am always looking for a bag that can double up as a baby bag), and a smaller one to run out with for appointments or events.”
Irene Kim, production and editorial associate
“I recently got The Row ’90s bag and it’s been my new favorite bag to carry. I was hesitant to purchase it because it’s expensive and seemed really tiny, but after two weeks of carrying it nonstop, I can say that it fits everything I need—including my phone, keys, wallet, and lip gloss. It has helped me from over packing my bag and to start carrying only the essentials. The Tory Burch mesh bag has also been one of my go-to bags for its convenience and ease, and a hot tip from my former coworker and now director of brand communications at Tory, Emily Farra, suggested that I use the cute green dust bag it comes with to hide my more intimate belongings as well as add a pop of color.
Leah Faye Cooper, digital style director
“While I don’t own the charm-adorned Prada Soft Sound bag yet, I saw it a few months ago at Selfridges and have been thinking about it ever since. I love the flair, but also that the various straps and charms are removable to make the bag a bit more classic. What I do own—and love—is a small collection of box bags, my favorite handbag silhouette. Designs by Mark Cross and Brandon Blackwood have a special place in my bag-obsessed heart.”
Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
“There are two types of everyday handbags: work and play. A massive tote is essential for carrying essentials (laptop, headphones, and many a beauty product) to and fro—office, home, beauty closet, event, repeat. For laptop-less 9-5, or weekend frolics, I appreciate a shoulder bag for hands-free wear. I’m currently obsessed with elongated, east-west styles like Freja’s Caroline style—always in a classic black or versatile chocolate hue.”
Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer
“In general, I love a vintage shoulder bag—one shape in particular that endures as an all-time favorite for me is the Gucci Jackie bag. Whether you shop it pre-loved or brand new, it’s a jack(ie) of all trades—available in both quirky prints and solid hues. Plus, it’s surprisingly spacious (trust me, I always have a makeup pouch, three lip liners, and a digital camera stuffed in my bag at any given time).”
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