TOTE BAG
A tote is a large, roomy bag of simple rectangular cut with two parallel handles and a mostly open top. It is one of the most practical bags for every day: a laptop, documents, shopping and all the essentials fit easily into it. The name comes from the English 'tote' — to carry. Totes are made of the most varied materials — from simple cotton canvas (eco bags that replace plastic ones) to luxurious leather (status designer models). The minimalist, functional silhouette makes the tote versatile. A tote is a large roomy bag with two handles and an open top, in which maximum practicality and function combine with a spare silhouette that made it a versatile everyday accessory — from simple eco bags to luxurious designer models.
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Distinction
The two bags sit at opposite ends of the size and purpose spectrum. A clutch is a small, flat handleless purse, or one on a fine chain, carried in the hand or under the arm; it holds only a phone, keys and lipstick and finishes an evening look. A tote is a large, roomy bag with two handles and an open top, built for daily hauling of documents, a laptop and shopping. The clutch is festive and minimal, while the tote is functional and workaday.
