So helpful, all -- thank you!
Krish, I'm going to check Roots out again. I even have a local store to do that, wonder of wonders.
Elizabeth, I own a couple of Danier totes and I do like them. I was at our local store and one of the TO stores and saw nothing I liked at all. The stock was very low and pretty uniformly awful, in my view.
Lisa, I had not fixed on a budget yet but I think I can spend a decent but not designer amount, if that makes sense. I have finally realized that -- hey, surprise!! -- bags actually get a lot of use if they are good ones!! So the CPW pretty quickly goes down on these items. IF you choose intelligently.
Xtbay, I hadn't thought of canvas -- I will check it out. Thank you!
Sharan, I love that bag. Perfect! And yes!! If the darn MK tag is removeable it's much better. (I did that with my Ralph Lauren bag, too -- just yanked it off -- so much better!)
Angie, the Everlane looks really beautiful and practical. You know my needs! I am going to check it out. I like that it has a slightly different shape and looks architectural.
Ummlila, I also love that amazing bag you posted. Wow! Interesting.