Le 31
Tied-Handle Suede Tote Exclusive Collection From Italy
This exclusive suede tote by Le 31 by Simons is a genuine leather bag made in Italy. It features a main zip-closed compartment with synthetic lining, two slit pockets and one zip pocket inside, plus a tied grab/shoulder handle. Dimensions: 14.5" L x 12" H x 5" D.
- Material
- Genuine leather
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Specifications
Genuine leather tote with zip closure, two slit pockets, one zip pocket, and storage bag.
Main compartment with zip closure; two slit pockets inside; one zip pocket; grab or shoulder handle; storage bag included; made in Italy.
- Material
- Genuine leather
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 14.5 x 12 x 5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather
- main compartment with zip closure
- synthetic lining
- two slit pockets inside
- one zip pocket inside
- grab or shoulder handle
- storage bag included
- made in Italy
- exclusive collection from Italy
Product Insights
This Italian suede tote from Le 31 offers an accessible entry point into Italian craftsmanship at $195 CAD, well below typical $300-500 pricing for Italian leather totes. Its machine-stitched construction, synthetic lining, and zip closure ensure durability and a slim profile, while taupe suede resists abrasion, develops patina, and hides minor scuffs and dust. The 5-inch depth allows two carry modes: hand-carry for a businesslike posture or shoulder-carry for a slouchy editorial look. The zip closure maintains the rectangular silhouette even when half-full. It fits a 15-inch laptop, but water bottle space is tight and there is no padded compartment, and care requires a storage bag and spray.
Verified claims
- Manufacturing quality
- Made in Italy places the bag under EU worker-safety, chemical-restriction, and environmental standards; at this price, construction is machine-stitched rather than handcrafted.
- Value
- At $195 CAD, this Italian tote undercuts typical $300–$500 entry price for Italian leather totes.
- Italian suede
- Italian suede resists abrasion and develops patina; priced under $300-500.
- Construction
- Synthetic lining is less porous than unlined suede, the zip closure prevents the suede from flopping open, and machine stitching adds durability.
- Color
- Taupe's mid-toned hue hides light dust and minor scuffs, and fits quiet-luxury neutrals and everyday textures.
- Silhouette
- The 5-inch depth keeps the tote slim against the body and avoids the bulky shopping-bag silhouette.
- Styling
- Hand-carry gives a businesslike posture; shoulder-carry gives a slouchy editorial look.
- Zip closure
- Zip closure keeps the tote's rectangular silhouette intact when carried half-full.
- Laptop and bottle fit
- Tote fits a 15-inch laptop but water bottle space is tight and no padded compartment.
- Moisture and dust protection
- Synthetic lining is less porous than unlined suede, reducing bleed-through from damp items; taupe suede hides light dust and minor scuffs.
- Build and carry
- Italian machine stitching supports durable construction; the shoulder strap is available, but there is no padded laptop compartment, so a sleeve is recommended for laptop carry.
- Care
- A 15-inch laptop should fit in length, but the 5-inch depth is shallow and there is no padded laptop compartment, so a sleeve is recommended; care includes the included storage bag and a suede-safe spray.
- Practicality
- Taupe hides scuffs, slim depth suits the body, and dual carry modes adapt to context.
Product record
- Title
- Tied-Handle Suede Tote Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Soft slouchy suede shoulder tote with a single tied handle, visible center front seam and top opening; photographed from the front.
- SilhouetteSoft, slouchy hobo/tote shape with a low, wide base and a scooped top opening.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.56 (high) - Material and textureNapped suede surface with visible nap and soft matte finish across the whole exterior.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - Handle constructionSingle tubular shoulder strap made from the same suede material, looped and tied into a knot on the left side where it meets the bag.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Knot detailLoose decorative knot on the handle located at the left upper corner, formed from the strap material and sitting above the bag body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Seam and panelingVertical center front seam running from base up toward the opening and subtle curved seam around the top opening providing shaping.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Top closure areaOpen top with a visible recessed opening; a narrow strip suggesting a zipper track or edge is partially visible at the right top interior edge and is partially obscured.Partial
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (medium) - Base shapeRounded rectangular base that sits flat on the surface with slight creasing and soft filling visible along the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Product centered on a neutral light grey background with soft studio lighting and a faint shadow beneath; front-facing composition.
- Background and stagingPlain light grey background with a subtle vignette; bag photographed upright and centered.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow directly beneath the bag indicating studio lighting from above; shadow is darkest under the base and fades outward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - ViewpointFrontal view slightly below the top of the bag so interior opening is visible; symmetrical framing.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution product image with even lighting and no visible text or logos elsewhere in the frame.
Colors
warm suede brown· exterior suede body and handle#8C6B53- SilhouetteSoft, slouchy hobo/tote shape with a low, wide base and a scooped top opening.
- 02
Product
Soft suede shoulder tote with a single wide strap tied in a knot at one end, visible top zipper with metal pull, slouchy triangular side profile and visible suede nap texture.
- Overall shapeSlouchy, softly structured tote with a low, wide rectangular base and a triangular side profile that narrows toward the top opening.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Exterior materialVisible suede with short nap texture across all visible surfaces producing a matte, slightly fuzzy appearance.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - HandleWide padded strap formed from the same suede material, folded lengthwise and attached to the bag with a tied knot at one side.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Knot detailProminent tied knot on the strap located near the bag opening on the right side, made from the same suede material and appearing slightly rolled.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Top zipperMetal zipper closure visible along the top edge with a rectangular metal zipper pull; zipper teeth and tape are visible where the bag opens.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Side seam and panelingVertical side seam visible at the left front corner and curved panel seam along the front face, with stitching visible where panels meet.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (medium) - BaseFlat base with slightly rounded corners and a visible bottom edge supporting the bag's shape.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing subtle shadow beneath and to the right of the bag.
- BackgroundEven light grey seamless background filling the frame with no props or packaging visible.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the bag indicating directional studio lighting; highlights on upper left strap area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Shot compositionThree-quarter side view showing front and right side of the bag, bag centered and occupying most of the frame.
Colors
warm suede brown· suede body#9A755Bsilver metal· metal zipper and pull- Overall shapeSlouchy, softly structured tote with a low, wide rectangular base and a triangular side profile that narrows toward the top opening.
- 03
Product
Close-up view of the tote's top opening showing tied suede handle, exterior suede body, metal zipper and the fabric-lined interior with an interior zip pocket and a sewn suede label patch.
- Tied handle knotSoft suede strap tied in a single knot forming the bag handle; knot sits at top-center and the strap continues to the right out of frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.25 (high) - Exterior suede bodyPlush suede exterior visible across the lower and left portions of the image with a soft nap and slight variations in shading from pile direction.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high) - Main zipper and teethExposed metal zipper teeth running along the bag opening in a curved arc, visible from top right toward center left.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.58 · h 0.30 (high) - Zipper pullRectangular metal zipper pull with a central cutout, attached to a small short slider; pull sits near the interior zip pocket area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Interior fabric liningSmooth light beige fabric lining filling the visible interior cavity, appearing slightly shiny or satiny in finish.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Interior zip pocketSmall interior zip pocket sewn into the lining with a pale pink/cream zipper tape and a matching stitched pocket opening, positioned near the top interior wall.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Sewn suede label patchRectangular suede patch sewn onto the lining adjacent to the interior zip pocket; printed or embossed text on the patch is present but not fully legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped close to the bag opening.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot framing the top opening and tied handle, background is plain and out of focus.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting with soft shadows that emphasize suede texture and slight highlights on the metal zipper.
Colors
warm suede brown· exterior suede#895E44light beige· interior lining#D4C2B5metallic silver· main zipper and pull#9B9B9Bpale blush· interior pocket zipper tape- Tied handle knotSoft suede strap tied in a single knot forming the bag handle; knot sits at top-center and the strap continues to the right out of frame.