October 22, 2024
Tokyo Trends: 11 Best Work Bags To Buy in Japan This Fall
Function without sacrificing style
Durability, function and professional flair are some qualities you may look for in a work bag, but you may find yourself sacrificing one or the other for style. Whether it’s your first job or something to motivate you for the fall semester, or you’re traveling out of town–here are eleven work bags for fall that can easily match any outfit while fitting all of your essentials.
Kento Hashiguchi – Olden Bag
Kento Hashiguchi, an independent bag designer in Kyoto, has transformed early 20th-century Japanese student backpacks into a modern commuting bag. Featuring four versatile carrying options, it can be adjusted to serve as a handheld business bag, shoulder bag or vertical or horizontal backpack. The bag is crafted from laminated sailboat canvas made in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, known for shipbuilding.
Ralph Lauren – Nylon Medium Keaton Tote
Gaining Internet popularity, joining the likes of the famous Longchamp Le Pliage Tote, the It girl bag can be spotted in Ralph Lauren. This iconic New York fashion house breathes the city girl energy into its totes. The Keaton Tote can comfortably fit a 15-inch laptop and up to a 16-inch, making it the perfect bag for college and work while painting a youthful and sophisticated homage to academia. If you’re looking for leather skin, the Medium Karly Tote in Crosshatch Leather is another option you can check out, although its dimensions will only fit up to a thirteen-inch laptop.
Tsuchiya Kaban – Atlow One Handle Tote
Known for its premium leather craftsmanship, Japanese brand Tsuchiya Kaban has gained a reputation for elegance and durability. The main material used, “Grace Smooth Leather,” offers a fine texture with a firm feel. The leather undergoes chrome tanning and a unique “vibration process” for softness and vibrant color. Spacious enough to fit a laptop, this bag blends style and practicality, with a luxurious look.
Coach – Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39
When thinking of timeless and elegant, Coach’s Brooklyn Shoulder Bag surfaces to mind. Also, the sleek handbag fits up to a 15-inch laptop and other work or school-related necessities. Seamless and minimalistic, this bag in warm maple is perfect for the fall season. Along with a classic black, dark ruby and stone are other options in stock. If you’re a notetaker on an iPad or paper, consider the Lana Shoulder Bag for a more compact bag.
Charles & Keith – Front Flap Structured Backpack
Sometimes, a shoulder bag isn’t the carrier we all seek. The Charles & Keith backpack is spacious and simplistic and can easily fit an iPad Pro and a 13-inch laptop. If you’re into Charles & Keith’s endearing minimalism, don’t forget to check out its sister-like tote bag.
The Row – Park 3 Medium Textured-Leather Tote
The Row’s shoulder bags are an investment, but it’s a beautiful work bag that is luxurious. The Medium leather tote can comfortably fit a tablet and smaller notebooks; however, if you’re looking for a bag to fit your laptop, the Park XL has a taupe sweep that can certainly last in your bag rotation.
Muji – One Shoulder Bag
This viral Muji one-shoulder bag features an exterior pocket and is designed with a minimalist structure that offers ample space for your essentials. Made with water-repellent fabric, it combines functionality and style. Available in five colors, this bag is perfect for those seeking simplicity without compromising on utility.
Proenza Schouler – Buckled Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Canvas Tote
With space for up to a 15-inch laptop, the buckle bag adds a designer flair to your everyday work bag. Made of canvas, the durability of this bag is just as attractive as the style. A minimalistic and spacious interior accompanies the chic facets of this tote, and you won’t have to worry about this investment lasting well into your career.
Anthropologie – The Love Knot Slouchy Bag
This bag has sweater weather written all over it. The Love Knot Bag from Anthropologie has two sides–a loveable olive green and cream faux fur on the flip side. Fit for the fall and winter semesters, this bag can easily fit a 13-inch laptop and all your classroom essentials.
Comme des Garçons Men – Black Logo Print Tote Bag
The Japanese designer brand known for its iconic heart logo and extravagant runways presents a sleek work bag. It has a crossbody option and can fit up to a 13-inch laptop. Are you running late for a meeting and searching for an effortlessly striking bag? Comme des Garçons has you covered.
Longchamp – Le Pliage Energy L Backpack
Originating in Paris, Longchamp has served the industry for almost a century through its celebration of women, and their bags indeed emit that philosophy through their seamless designs. The iconic Le Pliage collection has attracted consumers because of its lightweight structure while maintaining durability, which still appeals to university students today. Le Pliage also comes in the form of a backpack for those interested in a practical, more hands-free approach to selecting a carrier for your essentials this fall.
