Splurge on a Bag That Isn’t a Canvas Tote

No one is going to judge you for carting your stuff around in a cotton tote–in fact certain screenprinted bags have become under-the-radar status symbols. Cheap–or free–and ubiquitous, totes broadcast your taste in radio stations, literary journals and artisanal whatever while transporting your farmer’s market finds or lugging your laptop to the coffee shop. Occasionally though, you want to wear something nicer on your shoulder (or back, or bum). Whether you&rs