Need a bag that can get you from the office to happy hour? Look no further than these leather must-haves, roomy totes and no-leak lunch bags.

Neutral carryalls

For a work bag to go with every outfit, visit Korean boutique in Royal Arcade. Pick up one of their super chic bags in white, cream, black or beige. The totes are big enough to fit all your goodies and there's a range of super soft felt laptop sleeves to keep your tech protected.

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Viral Korean bags 

Seek out LookSeoulite on the upper levels of Mitchell House and you’ll find a treasure trove of trendy Korean bags. Pick up  and you'll be the hot topic around the water cooler. It fits a 16 inch laptop, adjustable strap and handy front zip pocket. Want to add some personality to your fit? Check out the range of adorable charms and trinkets. 

Roomy leather handbags 

Calling all stylish office girlies and fashion-forward fellas. Ditch the company-assigned backpack and head straight to Oroton at Emporium ³Ô¹ÏÍø for something far more elevated. From high-quality carryalls to day-to-night handbags the  is heavenly. We’ve got our eye on the Emilia Tote in dark chocolate. It’s made of textured leather, features multiple compartments and has a sturdy top zip closure to keep everything neatly secured. 

A woman is holding a leather handbag
Image via Oroton website

Travel-friendly essential

The connoisseurs of fine luggage at  have branched out into the work bag space. Our fave has got to be the . This multi-pocket must-have features a quilted 16 inch laptop pocket and a detachable strap with adjustable shoulder padding for extra comfort. Now about those pockets. There are exterior ones for easy access, internal zip compartments plus multi-functional interior pockets with Velcro closures. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s even an additional back pocket. Find this beauty at July's QV ³Ô¹ÏÍø store. 

The big bag for everything

If you're looking for a bag to fit absolutely everything go for the  by Radical Yes. It's big, it’s beautiful and comes in rich eggplant or deep green. There's an external pocket to store your wallet, phone and lanyard. Plus two divider pockets so you’ll never be scrambling to find essential items. This oversized beauty can fit your laptop, lunch bag, gym clothes and more. Mary Poppins would be well impressed.

A woman is holding a large purple tote with a blue strap
Radical Yes

Reliable work bag

Strandbags has been a staple go-to for reliable and functional bags since the 1920s. But don’t think for a second that its range is dated and daggy. Upgrade your tired work bag with the . This stylish office essential has three handy compartments and two detachable pouches to quickly access your Myki and keys when you’re on the go. There’s even an adjustable and removable cross body strap if you need to go handsfree. 

Customisable bags

Stationery experts have a new range of accessories to bring a whole lot of colour, fun and function into your week day. Enter the customisable build your trek range. Start with your choice of bag – . Then add a colourful strap. And finally, complete your creation with extras like cute mini pouches and key chains. Can’t make up your mind? Go for one of the large  

A black bag with a green strap with a water bottle and note book inside
image via kikki.K website

Cult-status Marimekko prints

Workbags don’t have to be dull. At Marimekko, the laptop bags, backpacks and carryalls come in rainbow colours and bold floral prints. Like the  in Marimekko’s legendary poppy pattern. After a comfy bag option but don't want to scrimp on style? The  is just the ticket and has just been released in green. It has padded shoulder straps and back panel, a laptop compartment and easy-access front pockets.  

The sturdy backpack tote hybrid

Keep it casual but classy with a 2-in-1 bag. Elk’s leather  is a clever little number that can convert from a backpack to the tote in one swift movement. It has a clever compartments to keep everything tidy: like an internal phone pocket and secure zip closure pocket for valuable items. And it fits a 14 inch laptop making it perfect for trips to and from the office.

a woman is wearing a brown leather backpack
image via elk

Insulated lunch bags

Keep your lunch cool (and cute) with a  available at Myer. It comes in a sweet gingham and mint green fabric. It's fully insulated to keep your food chilled all day. Or head to Monsterthreads at QV or Centreway Arcade and pick up one of the adorable . They come in a bunch of bold prints and are completely waterproof, so your lunch will never leak on your laptop again!   

Life-changing bag accessories

If you're guilty of stuffing too much in your tote, use a bag organiser to manage your essentials. Like Milligram's , with 15 pockets! Or pick up the  to keep your workspace and tech accessories in order wherever you go. It comes with two stretch mesh pockets, one magnetic slip pocket, floating wall with elastic cable straps and pen holder. Slip it in your bag and go. 

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