A good black leather bag for work is hard to find when you want to combine style, function and affordability. This B. Makowsky Galway Tote could be a good contender.
The slouchy shape, straps and gold hardware give it a modern but conservative look appropriate for the office. It has all the style you would expect from a line by B. Makowsky, Kathy Van Zeeland’s husband.
It would easily hold all the daily essentials like your Blackberry, wallet, makeup bag, sunglasses and keys. Carrying it by the handles would be comfortable and fashionable if you’re just running out for lunch, but you could get out the shoulder strap when you’re schlepping papers home from work.
But it’s important to note from the side view that this tote isn’t as roomy as it looks from the front. While a small notebook and a file or two would probably fit inside, the top is clearly more narrow than the bottom so it could be difficult getting things in and out of the tote without rumpling papers.
If you’re really looking for the bag that does everything, this also might be difficult to transition to evening. It would be perfectly appropriate at a casual dinner and would surely see some weekend wear, but might require switching out to go from day to a night out on the town.
More Features Of The B. Makowsky Galway Tote
- Measures 12 x 16 x 4 inches
- Dual shoulder straps with a 6.5 inch drop
- A longer, detachable strap
- Logo lining
- Magnetic closure
