The power of a handbag is not only in its utility. Yes, we have a place to carry our wares, but the encasing of those possessions remains part of our everyday uniforms, and should exude the same stylish thoughtfulness that the rest of our outfits do. Whilst a bold-coloured clutch bag has its time and place, the last couple of years have seen a return to practical large style tote bags, and currently suede styles in particular are a front runner for adding a considered feel, especially as we head into autumn.
The key to a chic wardrobe during the upcoming transitional months lies in juxtaposing textures. Cosy knit dresses are layered with tougher leather jackets, crisp cotton trousers are paired with soft cashmere jumpers, and sumptuous suede adds yet another contrasting fabric to elevate your looks. But don't count out suede bags through spring and summer either—they contrast so well with airy dresses and light wash denim so can easily be a year-round investment.
There's an innate richness to this treatment of leather, that adds a matte finish to the piece. Be they high-street, mid-range, or designer creations, the suede finish alone is able to take any design to new heights. That's not just my personal opinion, it can be tracked from the extreme popularity of COS's suede numbers that have been spotted over and over again on my Instagram feed. Similarly, when The Row dropped its revered Margaux bag in a suede iteration, it sold out immediately. So impactful is this simple finish that brands from all price ranges have embraced the texture in their designs. So, below I've rounded up the very best suede tote handbags from all price points to make adding this refined style to your wardrobe even easier.
Keep scrolling to explore the best suede handbags from high-street to high-end.
The 15 Best Suede Tote Bags for Every Price Point:
SHOP THE BEST HIGH-STREET SUEDE TOTE BAGS:
A great everyday option.
An XXL version for all of your belongings.
There's so much to love about this bag, from the roomy interior to the rich chocolate shade.
I love the slouchiness of this one.
Burgundy is so chic for autumn (but this comes in 9 other shades if you prefer an alternative).
SHOP THE BEST BEST MID-RANGE SUEDE TOTE BAGS:
Our editors can't get enough of DeMellier's bags.
Deep brown suede is my current weakness.
Liffner is a favourite brand for fashion insiders.
This just looks so luxurious.
Toteme's latest design is incredibly elegant.
SHOP THE BEST DESIGNER SUEDE TOTE BAGS:
Simple but oh, so chic.
Everything about this smart tote gets a yes from me.
Bottega's roomy tote is perfect for travel or work.
Saint Laurent's beloved 5 à 7 tote now comes in a refined suede finish.
I'd go so far as to say I've saved the best until last: This is the ultimate suede tote bag.
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The Margaux Bag Has Been Discontinued But The Row Has Unveiled Its Successor—It Might Be Even ChicerThe next It bag has arrived.
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Trust Me, I Tried It—This Elegant COS Jacket Will Be the First Style to Sell Out This AutumnElegant, classic and rainy season ready.
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I Waited a Year for H&M's £55 Designer-Passing Boots to be Restocked—Now They're BackThree ways I'm wearing them now.
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H&M Is Already in Autumn Mode and so Am I—These 6 Pieces Won't Wait AroundI bet they'll be sold out by September.
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Zara Just Confirmed It—3 Colour Trends That Will Make Every Autumn Outfit Look More ExpensiveDeep, earthy tones only.
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This New High-Street Bag Will Have Everyone Asking You Where It's From (to the Point of Being Annoying)Trust me: It will be sold out before autumn.
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I've Tried On So Many COS Trousers—From Wide-Leg to Barrel, These Are the Very BestCourtesy of a trouser-obsessed editor.
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I Tried On COS's New Sell-Out Tailored Trousers—Now They're Back in Two Elegant ShadesMy favourite pair to date.
