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Tote bags are the perfect way to carry anything you need for the day, whether you’re out relaxing at the beach, catching up with friends for a coffee, going to the library, or doing a grocery run.
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So whether you’re doing a ‘day in the life of’ story post on Instagram or just popping down to the local shops, these
Message tote bags
Word or symbol messages can be an interesting way to tell people what you care about without needing to speak to them. You can be a walking billboard for the causes you feel passionate about. These may be messages of peace, to be more environmentally conscious, or promoting your favourite dog shelter or other charities.
You can also buy blank canvas tote bags and screenprint your own message onto the bags.
Mesh beach tote bags
Mesh
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Straw tote bags
Straw
They add a nice natural touch to any outfit and look especially adorable with floral summer dresses.
They’re a simple yet stylish way to carry all your essentials for the day whether you’re going for a casual stroll on the beach or shopping in the city.
They’re also great to carry on your travel adventures whether you’re lounging at the resort beach in the Maldives or cruising on a private yacht in the Mediterranean.
Clear tote bags
Clear transparent PVC style
They’re also great for storing craft supplies such as knitting needles, yarn, ribbons, stickers and embellishments for your next handmade project. Your essentials will be organized neatly and easy to find.
Designer totes
Designer totes like the Marc Jacobs’ ‘The Tote Bag‘ collection are timeless accessories that will never go out of style and are perfect for carrying everything you need for the day whether you’re riding a bike to work in the city or going on a weekend getaway to the countryside. They add a sense of style and sophistication to any outfit. They also happen to be an investment piece so they’ll always be in style!
Blank canvas tote bags
For the minimal look, you can buy plain one-colour canvas
You can also create a design in a program like Canva or Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator and then print off your design onto iron-on transfer sheets and then iron the print onto your blank tote bag.
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Support indie designers and illustrators’ work
You can also go to websites like Etsy to find cool illustration tote bag designs to buy and support your favourite artists.
You can also go to sites like Redbubble to find cool designs from designers worldwide on print-on-demand platforms. You choose a design you like, and the style and colour of tote bag you’d like and then order it.
It’ll then get printed once you’ve ordered it and your tote bag will be sent to you within a week or two usually.
This print-on-demand model is also economical for the indie designers as well, as it saves them from needing to spend money doing a pre-print run of all their designs ready to sell. The bag will only be printed once you’ve ordered it.
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