Best Tote Bag for Work? Linjer, Everlane and Cuyana Tote Bag Review & Comparison | Mademoiselle

Hi Jamie, hope you don’t mind if I request an Everlane video — the company will charge 10 per cent GST on all Australian orders from June 18. I don’t own any Everlane pieces but have been planning to bite the bullet and stock up and now avoiding paying GST is incentive to get a move on. So my video request is — if you had a $500 budget, what Everlane pieces would you spend it on? Understand if you don’t have time to do it but thought I’d suggest the idea. Thanks for your fabulous content :)

I've been hoping for a comparison of Cuyana vs Everlane forever, thank you! You're a treasure. For some reason, pebble leather has always felt "cheaper" to me even if it's not actually the case, so I wish Cuyana provided a smooth one. Can't beat Everlane for variety + smooth leather quality (I write this knowing I'll buy both totes by the end of the year).

I was waiting for this vid, i needed to buy a tote bag was waiting for ur review 😍. Thank u

The Linjer is so so pretty! I have the Everlane tote and I love it, although I wish it would hold it's shape a bit better

Loved the video, Thank You. I’m gravitating towards the linjer tote. In your opinion is it worth the significant increase in price? I am a sucker for good leather and don’t mind spending on quality but want to make sure it is superior in quality to the cuyana.

Would you mind also ranking the weight from lightest to heaviest for three bags? Many thanks in advance!!

Side note, your outfit looks beautiful! The sweater and earrings complement you really well :)

Great review Jamie! I have been looking at cuyana for a long time and I haven't bit the bullet yet as I want to see what their medium tote that will be coming soon is going to be like! The price in Canadian for anything on there hurts a bit which helps me to press pause too... I am realizing my style is quite classic when it comes to bag and so I want to invest in some better ones. And I am also all for pebbled leather. I bought the aritizia silo hobo bag and its a throw everything in grab and go bag and the leather is aging beautifully.

Thanks for the review - totally interested in the Cuyana tote, didn't realise there was a structured version ( I generally don't like unlined bags)

Thank you for making this vid Jamie!

Going into this I never really thought enough of what makes a great bag for me. I would just think mainly of the colour and whether it was a side bag with short or long staps, or a backpack for school.
Anyhow, before I watched the video I thought I would absolutely love the Everlane tote the most b/c it has the most room and has that smooth texture, which I like the look of v much. By the end, I really leaned towards the Linjer tote. It has the most structure out of all the bags which really I realized is what makes it for me, and that it had no branding which is a huge preference of mine.

Xx Patricia

beautiful bags...

You look so gorgeous.<3 I bough the everlane day tote and I LOVE it. It has a great quality, holds a lot and is perfect for every day use.

I'm worried about the Cuyana marking clothes, inside and outside. How's the color transfer been?

This is a great review. I got a new job in NYC so I have been looking at reviews to buy an everyday tote. I think I'll go with the cuyana.

Hi! Where is the Linjer tote bag made in? :)

Loved the Linjer!! Omg

I not all three

Want all three I mean

Can you give us the demisions of the bag?

I love leather

How has the Cuyana bag held up? Does it soften up or does it keep its shape? Thanks! I'm on the fence...!

I’ve been debating between everlane and cuyana zippered totes and finally went down to soho to see them in person and am so glad I did because everlane looked and felt plasticky and not deep enough. I was certain that I wanted the zippered tote but it did not look nice, not as nice as the structured tote. The structured tote was love at first sight so that’s the one I bought. I ordered a tote organizer from amazon. I can’t wait to start using it!

Hi, Im having a hard time deciding between the Cuyana structured tote vs the classic style Vs Everlane :( plz advise

Están muy bonitas y prácticas, hace poco revisando mis carteras me di cuenta que tengo totes muy grandes y poco funcionales para mi actual ritmo de vida así que iré en busca de unos parecidos a estos. Gracias!

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Hello! Would you say the Everlane Day Square Tote (I know the one in the video is the regular size) is more professional looking than the Cuyana Structured Tote since Everlane uses smooth leather? I have the Cuyana Structured Tote in black and was going to use it as boardroom/business meeting/interview bag but it seems to be a little big on me (I’m 5’4”). Was wondering if it’s worth the plunge to get the Everlane Square Tote since it’s slightly smaller in size plus smooth leather. Thanks in advance!

thanks so much for this video! Which bag is the lightest? Thanks again

I would love to see a “what’s in my bag” : ) great review. Thanks ❤️

Such a great video and so well thought out! Thank you ... about to make a purchase of one of these this weekend! Brilliant!!

hello! thx to you mademoiselle... received my first tote, Everlane Day Market (black) on 4/12/19. will purchase a Cuyana and Linjer tote soon based on this review. if it wasn't for you i would not have learned or purchase these brands. you are appreciated! be well!

I like everlane tote . The colour is so beautiful.

Amazing comparison video. Thanks for sharing!
𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚞𝚋𝚋𝚎𝚍. 𝙷𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞'𝚕𝚕 𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕 & 𝚜𝚞𝚋 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔.💖💖
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Thanks for sharing this comparison. How does it compare with Madewell tote?

Everlane bag, it's so adorable ! can i ask you the color of yours ? is it light taupe? or blush?

Hi, thanks for this video. Can you please tell me how tall you are? I'm routing for the Everlane tote but I'm afraid that it will look large on me. I'm petite. Thank you! 😊

Hi, thank you for the great videos! so i noticed since you have lots of open bags, I was wondering if you have tips to secure your items inside???

I just ordered a Linjer tote. I’m so excited, such a beautiful bag!! Thank you for the review. Very helpful :)

Will you also do a video review on the soft day tote from everlane?

Is the linjer tote heavier than the cuyana?

Does Cuyana ever offer a discount?

I have a Saint Laurent East West tote in black and I absolutely love it! I do agree that there are less expensive totes that are still high quality pieces. Plus, luxury name doesn’t always signify high quality, as it’s been an issue with luxury designer brands lately 🙁

Very useful. 👍

New subbie. Like the way u review. No too much intro. Straight to the point!

Do you still have the cuyana tote bag? :)

I found this video while searching for comparisons between Madewell and Portland Leather Goods totes. I'd never heard of Linjer, but that is one gorgeous bag! I have 2 Cuyana totes (larger and small) and I love them, but wanted something with a more secure top closure.

I know this video is fairly old, but I wanted to comment and tell you how much this helped me decide which bag to order. Thank you!

Does the Cuyana stain your light clothes?

I am so upset... first I this this nice bag (everlane) for 90usd. I came to back to finish the video. Then, I came back to the website to buy the tote. I just realized the item is unavailable after having my hopes up. 😪 this bag is exactly what I was looking for...