Haute bag of the week: Pauric Sweeney Pocket leather tote

Though we get absolutely smitten over the design of a bag, function is important too. A gorgeous handbag is great to look at but unless it’s encased in glass in a museum, it’s meant to be carried and stuffed full of stuff! That’s one of the reasons we love this Pauric Sweeney Pocket leather tote. We’ve long been fans of Pauric Sweeney’s python-covered creations, so we’re a bit biased toward anything he designs, but this tote is totally awesome. Made of brown leather, the tote features two asymmetric front pockets and one double flap front pocket (which you can absolutely use!), plus two leather top handles, and a large, roomy interior with an internal zip pocket. If you’re feeling more traditional, just flip it around and carry it on the other side. You’ll still have all of the functional pockets to use on one side and a simple tote on the other.