Ten of the best XXL tote bags, made for carrying more than you’ll ever need

Loewe’s ‘Puzzle Tote’ takes inspiration from the origami-like construction of the house’s Puzzle bag, first introduced by former creative director Jonathan Anderson as part of his S/S 2015 menswear collection (to celebrate its 10th anniversary this month, Loewe has reissued a number of archival styles). This XL size makes for a luxurious carry-all, though also folds entirely flat for easy storage.

Bottega Veneta has long been known for intrecciato, a signature leather-weaving technique undertaken in its workshops in Vincenza, northern Italy. The Cabat bag is a demonstration of this superlative craft – an enormous market-style bag from the house’s archive given new life by former creative director Matthieu Blazy during his tenure at the Italian house.

This suede iteration of Saint Laurent’s ‘Y’ Tote bag has an air of nostalgia, recalling the bohemian stylings of the 1970s. Supersized and slouchy – Anthony Vaccarrello designed it to be hugged under the arm – it has a spacious interior and smaller zip pockets for more precious belongings.

First appearing in Prada’s S/S 2024 runway show, the ‘Buckle’ bag takes its name from the belt-like fastening which runs around its top. This large version with studded belt and tough leather hooks was part of the house’s S/S 2025 menswear collection – an ode to youthful freedom and self-expression.

Taking its name from the Los Angeles neighbourhood, Balenciaga’s ‘Bel Air’ bag is Demna’s twisted take on the classic ladylike handbag – blown up in size and complete with an assemblage of front pockets, turn-lock closures, belts and fastenings. As such, it can be worn in numerous iterations, while supple matte calfskin is designed to soften and age through wear.

The Row’s Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have long been proponents of the XL bag – nostalgic paparazzi pictures of them wielding enormous versions of the Balenciaga ‘Biker’ bag and Starbucks coffee cups are fashion lore. The ‘Park XL’ is their version of the carry-all, an exercise in simplicity and understatement that gets to the heart of The Row’s quietly seductive appeal.

Long inspired by the Mediterranean ease of the south of France, Simon Porte Jacquemus has proved adept at creating covetable accessories instilled with a mood of insouciant glamour and play. The new ‘Le Bambola’ in leather-trimmed raffia has an air of surrealism in its asymmetric proportions and ‘pierced’ closure, making for an unexpected riff on the beach bag.

British creative director Maximilian Davis has breathed new life into Ferragamo’s accessories, drawn to archival styles discovered in the Italian house’s vast Florentine archive. This roomy tote draws on classic mid-century travel bags, its soft, malleable leather and clever construction giving its recognisable ‘star’ shape.

Introduced in January, Loro Piana’s ‘Ghiera’ bag is a generous shopper in the softly rounded proportions synonymous with the Italian house. Crafted from nubuck leather, the interior is lined with Loro Piana cashmere, while a belt-like exterior fastening can be adjusted for a more compact shape.

Collaborations with Sir David Chipperfield and Dieter Rams have made German leather brand Tsatsas a favourite with design-world insiders, a reflection of Esther and Dimitrios Tsatsas’ sleek, architectural sensibilities. Their ‘Faber One’ tote is satisfyingly simple – its appeal coming in its oversized proportions and superlative grained calfskin leather.