Help me find a faux leather handbag/tote for laptop

[AutumnNymph]

I am normally a backpack girl and I have lots of Kiplings but am looking for a smarter one for work. While my workplace is quite casual, I attend a lot of client meetings where its more formal. The bag must fit a 15.6 inch Mac and have space for all other odds and ends like a water bottle, my Kindle, a few snacks( and the kitchen sink )

It doesn't have to be one designed for laptops. I am open to a nice tote where I can pop my laptop in. I have a good protective sleeve.

I would love a fake leather one in a lighter colour. I have looked around but can't seem to find anything I like. I am willing to spend up to £100 for a good one.

I don't use animal products so don't want a pure leather one.

Help!!!

Try etsy, normally good for things like that

thanks @purplecorkheart - i haven't tried etsy yet. I will pop over there now.

Matt and Nat specialise in vegan “leather” goods.

Matt & Nat

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Thanks @BikeRunSki and @SpeckledyHen Matt & Nat has some nice ones!

They are great quality too Autumn .

www.asos.com/matt-nat/matt-nat-tote-bag-in-orchid/prd/11391932?clr=orchid&SearchQuery=&cid=5364&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=1&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=10

@SpeckledyHen am really tempted by this one - mattandnat.com/shop/gloria-koala/

Its a bit more than I planned to spend but its prettyyyyy

oh it can only fit a 13 inch laptop and i have a 15 inch one :(

If you want vegan leather, Mia tui is worth a look. I have the "Sarah" laptop bag here and also the Jennie bag here - both are great, hardwearing, roomy (lots of pockets!) - and both come in lots of different colours.

Peeked at Matt & Nat and loved some of their backpacks but ended up looking into the whole ethical side (as if they are promoting it and I'm paying a premium because of it, I want to know its true).

Came across this:

mygreencloset.com/no-longer-buy-matt-nat/

Put me off them now. Doesn't look like they are as transparent as they make out.

oohh i really like the Jennie bag @beeyourself . Is it too big for everyday use? I am a shortie. I looked at the mini Jen but dont know if that would fit a 15 inch laptop.

The Jennie is quite big, but I love it - you'd never run out of room . I think the dimensions for each are on the website so it might be worth doing a bit of measuring.

I think I am going to order the Jennie in a matt silver. Knowidng the amount of stuff I cart around everyday - might be better to go for the larger one.

Great! Check to see if there are any bundles on offer - last one I saw was a free scarf with any bag

ohh good tip thanks - I had almost made up my mind about the matt silver but the chestnut and mustard also look great - now i am frozen in indecision!

Ordered the Matt Silver one @beeyourself ! thanks for the recommendatioN!

Excellent - hope it fits the bill!

Helen Moore if all the above fail. Nice things, rapid service, from Devon. I'm almost in Devon so a shameless plug for a local company (but I promise I don't work for them).

@beeyourself bag came in today and I love it! Can’t wait to take it to work tomorrow - it’s large but I love it !

Delighted to hear it!