ZOLTOHandbags/Tote
The tote, made to stand on its own.
One tote, the Marlow. Structured enough to hold its shape empty, roomy enough for a working day, and cut from a single weight of full-grain calfskin so the sides don't slump.
A bag for carrying, not for looking at
A tote earns its place by being used every day, so we built the Marlow around that. The base is stiffened so it stands when you set it down, the handles sit at a 24cm drop to clear a coat, and the leather is heavy enough (2mm) to keep its shape without a lining that adds bulk.
It patinas. The cognac in particular deepens over the first year and keeps going. If that isn't what you want, the black holds its tone and the taupe stays quiet.
The Marlow tote
38 × 30 × 14cm, 820g empty, and room for a 13-inch laptop, an A5 notebook and a water bottle upright. Solid brass hardware, saddle-stitched handles, undyed cotton lining.
£1,450 · cognac, black or taupe
Made to order in three to four weeks
Cut and stitched by one maker, initialled inside, and covered by a lifetime repair service. A small ready stock ships within two working days. Complimentary shipping over £250.