Contemporary woven-leather accessories brand Dragon Diffusion has rapidly been building a fanbase within the fashion industry – you’ll often spot their totes used as a work bag in the Vogue offices. Traditional basket weaving techniques are used to create leather totes that are handwoven by artisans in India and all cost under £500. Ashley Olsen is a fan of the Nantucket bag, however another timeless style is the flared tote bag Santa Croce, which ranked fifth on Lyst’s hottest product list in Q4 of 2024 alongside the likes of Loewe and Bottega Veneta. Several years later, it is still looking just as elegant as the day I bought it, without any of the damage to handles that you typically see with a well-used laptop bag. My Dragon Diffusion tote often resembles a chaotic top drawer.