When it comes to discussing bags, one could argue that there is no bag more important than the tote. It is, after all, the modern-day briefcase, weekender, market bag, purse and everything else in between. Some may reduce the trusty tote down to the complimentary, flimsy, long handled canvas bags we're often get gifted at the checkout or branded ones you almost always find yourself walking out with at any event - but here below, you can see that your average tote actually comes in many shapes and forms. These are, in our opinion, the best tote bags money can buy.

My favourite, no matter how cliche, will always be the Longchamp in nylon, the one you see on almost every woman, mother, teacher, student, and every duty free shop around the world. For there is, and always will be, so much room for any long lasting, trusted classic (be it cliche) in my heart,  and now to my surprise available in a market mesh fabrication.

Speaking of classics, when we think of the traditional tote, we must also pay our respects to brands like Bottega Veneta and The Row, who are truly giving new meaning to Tom Wambsgans' nemesis, the "ludicrously capacious." Bigger is better according to new season styles, with several designers also favouring super-soft suedes in chocolate browns and blues.

So from the traditional to the not-so-traditional and most of them tried and tested, RUSSH round up some of the best in the way our beloved tote, below.

1. DRAGON DIFFUSION Santa Croce Tote Bag

2. THE ROW Park XL textured-leather tote

3. BOTTEGA VENETA Large Hop

4. LONGCHAMP Le Pliage Original L Tote bag

5. KHAITE Lotus Medium Suede Tote

6. LOEWE Puzzle Fold Tote in Cotton Jacquard

7. OROTON Emilia Large Tote

8. & Other Stories Large Suede Tote Bag

9. JW ANDERSON Tan Small JWA Corner Bucket Tote

10. REFORMATION Oversized Patrizia Bag

11. ST AGNI Woven Large Tote

12. DEADLY PONIES Mr Chopalopagus in Seashadow

13. CHRISTIAN DIOR Medium Dior Book Tote

14. GUCCI GG Emblem medium tote bag

15. HAULIER Medium Utility Tote

16. TOTEME Leather-Trimmed Wool Tote

17. AESTHER EKME Off-White Phantom Bucket Tote

18. MIU MIU IVY Leather Bag

19. Armani Black Crossbody Large Capacity Tote Bag 

For more in the way of winter round ups, RUSSH has you covered. From the best in knitwear and trench coats to RUSSH editor favourites, click here.