
Vanessa Bruno
Tasselled Striped Tote Bag
This Vanessa Bruno tote bag is a striped canvas shoulder bag made from a blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester, with genuine leather accents and a cotton lining. It features a full-length zip closure, grab or shoulder handles, an inside zip pocket, and four leather tassels. Measuring 13.5" (34 cm) high, 19.25" (49 cm) long, and 7" (18 cm) wide, it is made in Italy and includes a signature dust bag.
- Material
- Blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester, genuine leather accents
- Gender
- female
- Style
- nautical, casual, parisian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Specifications
Tote bag with nautical striped fabric and leather accents, perfect for summer outfits.
Recycled cotton and polyester blend, genuine leather accents, full-length zip, interior pocket, tassel details.
- Material
- Blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester, genuine leather accents
- Style
- nautical, casual, parisian
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 19.25x7x13.5 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- Striped fabric with nautical flair
- Dark leather accents
- Blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester
- Genuine leather accents
- Cotton lining
- Full-length zip closure
- Grab or shoulder handles
- Small interior zip pocket
- Four decorative tassels
- Made in Italy
- Signature dust bag included
Product Insights
The Vanessa Bruno L Cabas tote, an iconic hand-carried design since 1998, pairs recycled canvas with genuine leather handles and trim that develop a deepening patina and outlast canvas-only alternatives. It fits a 13-inch laptop and A4 folder, secured by a full-length zip and cotton lining, but lacks internal organization beyond a single small zip pocket, requiring a separate laptop sleeve for protection. The signature stitched tassels are not user-removable but can be replaced by a skilled leatherworker. Spot clean only; no machine wash. The core promise is enduring style and durability, traded off against minimal interior compartments and non-removable tassels.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- The L Cabas is an iconic tote with decorative tassels that fits a laptop and A4 folder.
- Patina
- Genuine leather handles and trim develop patina and outlast canvas-only handles.
- Construction
- Full-length zip and cotton lining provide durable construction.
- Interior organization
- Single small zip pocket with no padded divider; a laptop sleeve is needed for protection.
- Laptop fit
- Fits a 13-inch laptop and A4 folder; no padded sleeve, only one small zip pocket.
- Carrying options
- Grab or shoulder handles only; tassels are stitched on and not user-removable.
- Tassel replacement
- The decorative tassels are securely stitched and may be replaceable by a skilled leatherworker.
- Leather trim
- Genuine leather handles and trim are wear-resistant and build a deepening patina with regular conditioning.
- Care
- Spot clean recycled canvas (no machine wash); cotton lining buffers against scuffs.
- Closure
- Full-length zip closure secures contents, preventing spills.
- Stability
- The double-layer cotton lining gives the body enough rigidity to stand upright when set down.
Product record
- Title
- Tasselled Striped Tote Bag
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a vertical-striped canvas tote with two long leather shoulder straps, vertical leather trim strips with hanging leather tassels, and a leather base band with a small embossed wordmark at center.
- Overall silhouetteLarge rectangular-top tote with a slightly tapered sides toward the bottom and a flat rectangular base.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - Canvas body patternVertical alternating wide cream and muted mauve stripes covering the entire body of the bag.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo long flat leather shoulder straps in a deep burgundy color that extend from the top edge and form a loop above the bag.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.56 (high) - Vertical leather trimTwo vertical leather strips in the same burgundy as the straps run from the top to the leather base and serve as attachment points; they are stitched and slightly raised from the canvas.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.56 (high) - Hanging leather tasselsLong narrow leather tassel straps attached near the top of each vertical leather trim and hanging down past the leather base line.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (high) - Leather base bandHorizontal leather band in deep burgundy running across the bottom of the bag, forming the visible base trim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Embossed center text on base“Small embossed wordmark centered on the leather base band that appears to read VANESSA BRUNO”Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium) - Material texturesCanvas body shows woven texture with visible fibers; leather trim and straps have a smooth matte finish with visible topstitching along edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Product photographed against a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath; centered composition, even frontal lighting, no props.
- Background and stagingEven light gray neutral background filling the frame with a soft drop shadow beneath the bag indicating frontal lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered front-on shot showing the full frontal face of the bag and the full length of the straps looped upward into the frame.
- ShadowSoft, diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly in front of the base of the bag.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
cream· canvas stripes - lightmuted mauve· canvas stripes - dark#A48B85deep burgundy· leather trim and straps#4B2D32- Overall silhouetteLarge rectangular-top tote with a slightly tapered sides toward the bottom and a flat rectangular base.
- 02

Product
Canvas tote with alternating vertical cream and burgundy stripes, burgundy leather trim at base, vertical leather reinforcement strips, dual leather shoulder handles, and narrow leather tassel straps at handle attachments.
- Main body materialThick woven canvas with alternating vertical stripes in a light cream and a muted burgundy; weave texture visible in close-up.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.86 (high) - Vertical stripe patternEvenly spaced vertical stripes that alternate cream and burgundy across the visible side panel; stripes run from top edge down to the leather base trim.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.76 (high) - Base trimBurgundy leather base trim wrapping the bottom edge of the bag with visible topstitching; trim has a slightly matte finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.86 · h 0.16 (high) - Vertical leather reinforcementsNarrow burgundy leather strips run vertically from base to top edge on the exterior, aligned with handles; each strip has visible edge stitching.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.66 (high) - HandlesTwo rounded burgundy leather shoulder handles visible at the top, attached where the vertical leather strips meet the top edge; handles have fine topstitching along edges.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Tassel straps at attachmentThin narrow burgundy leather tassel-like straps looped or tied at the handle attachment points and hanging down the front of the bag.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.46 (high) - Corner shapingSlightly squared bottom corner with the canvas folding into the leather base; the left front corner shows a stitched vertical seam where panels meet.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped side-front view of the tote against a neutral light gray background with soft shadows; image is framed to emphasize the bag's right-side handles and front panel.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bag.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter side/front view focusing on the right side of the bag; left edge of bag is visible but the rightmost handle extends beyond the frame.
- Image qualitySharp detail on fabric weave and leather grain; no visible text or packaging elements in frame.
Colors
light cream· canvas stripes - creammuted burgundy· canvas stripes - burgundy#634D4Bdeep burgundy leather· leather trim and handles#4A2E33- Main body materialThick woven canvas with alternating vertical stripes in a light cream and a muted burgundy; weave texture visible in close-up.
- 03

Product
Interior view of a striped canvas tote showing vertical cream and muted burgundy stripes, a gold-tone internal zipper with a burgundy leather pull, burgundy leather handles attached by leather tabs, and a stitched rectangular leather brand patch on the inner wall.
- Inner fabric patternVertical wide stripes on canvas alternating cream and muted burgundy; weave texture of canvas is visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.96 · h 0.76 (high) - Internal zip pocketHorizontal gold-tone metal zipper inset into the inner wall, sewn into the striped canvas, forming an internal pocket.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.24 · w 0.78 · h 0.20 (high) - Zipper pullBurgundy leather rectangular tab attached to the zipper slider with a small gold rivet; tab hangs down from the zipper.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Leather brand patchRectangular stitched burgundy leather patch affixed to the inner wall above the zipper, with embossed text.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand patch text“LE CABAS VANESSA BRUNO MADE IN ?”Partial
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (medium) - Handle attachmentBurgundy leather handles looped through leather tabs at the bag rim and secured with visible stitching; top edges of handles visible at top and near foreground.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio-detail photograph showing the bag interior; neutral light grey background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; close crop focusing on top interior and handle area.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot cropped to show top interior wall, zipper pocket, and portions of handles; lower rim of bag visible in foreground.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the gold zipper and a faint sheen on the leather without harsh shadows.
Colors
cream· canvas stripes - creammuted burgundy· canvas stripes - muted burgundyburgundy leather· leather handles and trim#542B33warm gold· zipper hardware- Inner fabric patternVertical wide stripes on canvas alternating cream and muted burgundy; weave texture of canvas is visible.