Having always been a fan of the Hermès Garden Party Amazonia Tote, what with its buffalo leather and Brazilian rubber façade, you can imagine my immediate attraction to this J.Crew version. Not only is its price less than 10% of the Hermès version, it’s equally as functional and stylish. What’s also great about this bag is that it’s truly unisex, which means a busy guy on the go can carry this as easily as a new mom can fill it with baby gear. The rubberized canvas adds a somewhat upscale touch to what would otherwise be the most practical weekend tote ever. A sleeker alternative to the classic LL Bean canvas tote, J.Crew’s fashioned their’s to be trimmed in leather with antiqued-brass hardware, with a snap closure on top to adjust your capacity accordingly. It’s very lightweight and comfortable in the hand–perfect for weekend getaways via car or train–ensuring that there’ll always be room for more in its fully-lined interior. Stylish and utilitarian, it’s as much at home in Central Park as it is on the Santa Monica Pier.
J.Crew Rubberized Montauk Tote $150.00