Gone are the days when one had to sacrifice comfort for the sake of style. In this age, we have evolved to have the best of both worlds. You can have the most comfortable accessories without compromising on style.
One such example is tote bags. For the longest time imaginable, tote bags were thought of as an ugly accessory, used by old women or women who lacked style. At least, this is what my friends and I believed. However, this world does not fail to surprise us! Handbag fashion has evolved, and tote bags are hitting the market shelves with fervor and style none of us knew of.
This said, let us talk about some interesting stuff about tote bags and then we can discuss one of the best tote bags you may want to make a part of your bag collection. We never disappoint you, right?
Why is a tote bag called a tote bag?
The word ‘tote’ means to carry, and this type of bag is in use ever since people needed to carry something precious in a bag. The use of tote bags dates back to the 17th century. The first type of tote bags were pouches worn around the waists. Like today, people in those days used to show their status and wealth through accessories they used. Hence, tote bags in those days were embellished with precious gems and jewels.
Would not you be interested in knowing some facts about tote bags? Well, who talks about these interesting things nowadays but us? :D
- The face of today’s tote bags was designed first in 1940 by a company named L.L. Bean. It was created to carry wood and ice.
- This bag was commonly called the ice bag and was claimed to last or 20 years.
- Ice bag was later re-introduced in different colors and fancy trims with the name ‘boat bag’.
- n the 1960s, designer Bonnie Cashin created her Cashin carry tote. Big, bold, and beautiful. Cashin later moved to the leather goods brand Coach and to this day their luxury tote bags are inspired by her tote designs from the 60s.
- In the 1980s, New York bookshop The Strand introduced a new version of the tote. It was created from natural cotton canvas to carry items purchased in the store. The store’s name was printed in bold at the front of the bag.
- Birkin bag was born as a result of an in-flight conversation between Jane Birkin and the chief executive of Hermes when the contents of Jane’s straw bag spilled on the floor. Although Birkins are expensive, they speak of class!
The tote bag has grown up and evolved over the years. It has tried out different fashion trends, some of which worked, and some that didn’t. However, we like to think, that just like us, the tote bag has gained confidence with age, and its values, personality, and strengths continue to shine through and stay true.
What is a tote bag?
A tote is just an enormous bag reasonable for conveying (or hauling) loads of stuff, that has a huge opening on the top. A tote is of variable size that essentially needs a clasp other than a couple of equal handles on one or the other side to hold the pack by. The principal reason for a handbag is to fill in as a simple carryall, particularly during those bustling days spent shopping or getting things done.
Now that you know all that is necessary to know about a tote bag, how about we tell you about the one we mentioned earlier in this piece?
Let us introduce you to Eva 13 Inc women’s expandable tote bag. This tote bag is all class, comfort, sturdiness, and comfort. The best thing about this tote bag is that it is expandable. Yeah, just like your travel suitcases, you can expand this tote to fit in bigger items. Some of the key features of this bag are
- It has a padded sleeve that can easily fit in a 13-inch laptop, tablet, or E-reader.
- Zippered accessory pocket
- Expandable body
- Removable shoulder strap
This classic black bag is perfect for office, casual, or formal gatherings. Visit The Explorer now to find your style.
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