From The Straits Times    |

Much as we love our teeny tiny handbags, it’s hard to beat the practicality of roomy tote bags. After all, you do need to bring more than your phone and wallet to work, right?

A designer find could well be sturdy and stylish to store all that you need. Here, we list some of the Spring Summer 2015 to add to your wishlist.

Boy Chanel quilted calfskin shopping tote, price unavailable

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

The perfect accompaniment to that Boy Chanel handbag, to store all your work day must-haves.
Chanel boutique locations can be found here.

Luggage leather bag, $5,200 from Celine

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

This all-time favourite gets a can’t-go-wrong update with stripes this season.
Shop for Celine in Singapore at Ngee Ann City, #01-28-29, Marina Bay Sands, #B1-130-131 and DFS Scottswalk Galleria, 4th floor, 25 Scotts Road.

Bally Sommet leather satchel bag, $3,390

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

The dusty pink adds a pretty colour contrast on this bag, making the colour-blocking striking yet muted enough for you to carry to the office.
Shop for Bally at these store locations. 

Alexander McQueen Legend calf leather bag, $2,720 from On Pedder

 10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

‘Slouchy’ yet structured, this cool, minimalist find says you’ve got style, while being roomy enough to store your daily essentials.
Get it from On Pedder Takashimaya Shopping Centre, #02-12 and Scotts Square, #02-10/11/12/13.

Alexander Wang Emile calf leather bag, $2,720 from On Pedder

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

The standard doctor’s bag shape, now in a curvier form in supple leather. An added bonus: This suede lined bag comes with a removable flat zip pouch as well.
Get it from On Pedder Takashimaya Shopping Centre, #02-12 and Scotts Square, #02-10/11/12/13.

Editor leather tote bag, $1,030 from Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Editor tote bag 

Sometimes that you’ll really need is a sleek and large tote bag. This bag style comes with one pocket slot for your lippie and cardholders too.
Shop for Carolina Herrera at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #01-19.

Balenciaga Paper Mini crossbody bag, $1,984 from Club 21 eShop

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

An A4-sized bag can store those documents post-meeting; this bag comes with side zips, so you can ‘expand’ the bag for a more roomy fit.
Get it online via Club 21 eShop.

Vertigo Painting leather tote bag, $999 from Furla

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love 

The arty paint streaks are handpainted, which means you can be certain that you won’t find an exactly identical piece elsewhere; there are just 350 pieces available worldwide.
Get the bag from the Furla boutique at Paragon, #02-38.

T-Lock colourblock saffiano leather bag, $895 from Tory Burch

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love

Colour-loving office ladies will love how roomy this bag is; it’s big enough to fit documents and a laptop too.
Shop for Tory Burch at these store locations.

DVF gingham leather satchel bag, $760

10 work-friendly bags that office ladies will love 

It’s got a touch of those ‘on-trend’ gingham check for Spring Summer 2015; it also comes with a removable pouch in gingham that can be used as a wristlet for lunch hour too.
Shop for Diane von Furstenberg in Singapore at ION Orchard, #01-08A and Takashimaya Department Store, Level 2.