A Suede Tote Bag Is Top of My Wish List—Here Are the Best at Every Price Point

Each time that the runway shows return, my attention is always drawn to the handbags. Big, small, colourful, classic—it's the accessories that make me sit up and take note. As soon as the spring and summer 2025 collections took their first stride, I immediately noted that a change was afoot in the world of handbags. From Khaite to Saint Laurent, notable accent was placed on the endlessly chic and undeniably polished feel of suede. More specifically, suede tote bags.
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 treasured possessions remains part of our uniform, 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, last year we saw a return to practical large style tote bags, and currently suede finish styles are a frontrunner for adding a considered feel.
It's particularly fitting that suede would rise to new heights during the winter months, as the season is all about juxtaposing textures. Knit dresses are layered with leather jackets, airy cotton trousers are paired with cosy knit jumpers, allowing suede to also embrace its role as yet another contrasting fabric. But don't count out suede bags for spring either—they contrast so well with airy dresses and light wash denim.
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 latest Arket tote bag that has 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 almost immediately. So impactful is this simple finish that brands from all price ranges have embraced the texture in their designs, and I've rounded up the very best suede tote handbags from all price points to allow 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:
There's so much to love about this bag, from the relaxed silhouette to burgundy shade.
SHOP THE BEST BEST MID-RANGE SUEDE TOTE BAGS:
The deep brown shade and silver hardware are a seriously good combination.
SHOP THE BEST DESIGNER SUEDE TOTE BAGS:
While the Margaux is sold out, the India is a close second in our books.
Bottega's roomy tote is so elegant, you'll find yourself reaching for it for all occasions.
Saint Laurent's beloved 5 à 7 tote now comes in a refined suede finish.
Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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