A tote's capacity is just its interior box. Ours are about 32–33 cm wide × 28 cm tall × 13–14 cm deep, so here is what that actually holds — measured against real items, not marketing.
The standard daily load
- Laptop: 13″ fits all totes; 14″ fits most (interior runs a little under 33 cm). 15.6″ does not.
- Tablet: fits beside the laptop or on its own with room to spare.
- Wallet + phone: always fit in the front slip or a pouch.
- Notebook (A5): lies flat next to a laptop.
- Makeup pouch: a small zip pouch drops in the depth without bulging the sides.
- Daily essentials: keys, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, a folded tote or umbrella.
Capacity by tote size
| Tote (real dims) | Holds comfortably |
|---|---|
| Goyard-style Zip Tote (32×28×13) | 13–14″ laptop, notebook, wallet, pouch |
| Handwoven Luxury Tote (33×28×14) | 14″ laptop + water bottle + lunch |
| Woven-wing Leather Tote (32×28×14) | 14″ laptop, tablet, pouch, umbrella |
What a tote will NOT swallow
Be honest: a standard tote is not a weekender. A 15.6″ laptop, a thick hardcover book, a 1 L bottle, and a packed lunch at once will overfill a 33 cm tote and warp its shape. For that load, size up or split it across a tote + a separate pouch.
Pack it so it stays structured
Put the laptop flat against one side, the notebook against the other, and soft items (pouch, scarf) in the middle. The bag stands up and the leather keeps its line — which is the whole point of a leather tote.
See exact dimensions on every style in the Tote Bags collection.
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