An ice carrier, a 1955 leather redesign, and the one test that separates a work bag from a nice-looking one.
It started as an ice carrier
L.L. Bean's 1944 'Bean's Ice Carrier' — a canvas bag built to haul ice from car to icebox.
1955, before Coach
Designer Bonnie Cashin built the first leather version, the 'Cashin Carry' — seven years before she joined Coach.
Structured empty, not just full
A real work tote holds its shape empty and stays structured full. Soft, floppy leather can't do that job.
One tote, three bags retired
A well-made neutral leather tote typically replaces a work bag, a weekend bag, and a travel companion.
Shop leather totes
Structured, neutral, built to hold its shape empty or full.