Hi TPFers! I'm graduating medical school this spring and going into residency. I'm in the process of saving to buy myself a graduation present, and I want it to be a durable, understated, everyday work bag. I need it to be big enough to carry a large amount of stuff (think sweater, water bottle, occasionally laptop, snacks, etc) as well as the necessities. I definitely need a shoulder carry option (so no hand-carry only) and crossbody is a plus but not a must-have. I want it to be professional and relatively understated (I think LV monogram would be a little too conspicuous, but DE is fine) and most importantly, hard-wearing. I'm thinking a large satchel or tote would be best. My budget is $2-3k but I would probably go up to $4k if I found something I really loved. Pre-owned is also totally fine with me. Here are some bags I was considering:
LV Neverfull MM (in DE)
LV Totally MM (in DE)
Fendi 2Jours
Nina Ricci Marche
Givenchy Antigona Medium (I've heard the shoulder strap isn't the best)
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour
Hermes Bolide (would have to buy pre-loved and get very lucky)
Mansur Gavriel Lady in Saffiano
Faure Le Page Daily Battle 37
Chloe Marcie
Chloe Lexa medium
Celine Belt
I would love to hear your opinions/suggestions/experiences with these bags or any others you think would make good work bags for a young, bag-obsessed professional. I've looked at a lot of work bag threads and there are a lot of Kate Spade/Tory Burch/Longchamp suggestions, but I'm really looking for something that feels really special to me. Thanks
LV Neverfull MM (in DE)
LV Totally MM (in DE)
Fendi 2Jours
Nina Ricci Marche
Givenchy Antigona Medium (I've heard the shoulder strap isn't the best)
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour
Hermes Bolide (would have to buy pre-loved and get very lucky)
Mansur Gavriel Lady in Saffiano
Faure Le Page Daily Battle 37
Chloe Marcie
Chloe Lexa medium
Celine Belt
I would love to hear your opinions/suggestions/experiences with these bags or any others you think would make good work bags for a young, bag-obsessed professional. I've looked at a lot of work bag threads and there are a lot of Kate Spade/Tory Burch/Longchamp suggestions, but I'm really looking for something that feels really special to me. Thanks