Best Bags for a First Full-Time Job

• Carryalls, top-handle bags and totes are a few of the most beloved work bag styles.
• Before choosing the one that’s right for you, explore each of these spacious yet stylish silhouettes.

There are few things that every first-time professional needs more than a bag that strikes just the right balance of style, functionality and sophistication. Whether commuting across the city, working remote from your favorite coffee shop or heading to drinks after-hours, finding a work bag that also works for you can be harder than it sounds.

Read on for the top luxury handbags that will last throughout your career.

With its roomy, slouchy silhouette, minimal hardware and easy carryability, Brooklyn is a modern take on our first tote, embodying the same timelessness and versatility but in a more contemporary way. And after being spotted on style stars like Bella Hadid and at the top of hottest trending bags lists in the last year, it's clear that Brooklyn is having a moment.

Inspired by the ethos of our earliest innovation, Glovetanned Leather, the Brooklyn bag will develop beautifully well-loved character as it ages, like the iconic baseball gloves that this leather emulates. Crafted using the highest quality natural grain leather, each Brooklyn bag is made to withstand daily use while only getting better with time. Take it with you on your first day and carry it throughout your career—its natural patina will serve as a living record of your personal story.

Style Picks: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 34, Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39

Roomy yet refined, top-handle bags are a timeless fashion staple, bringing a sense of polished sophistication to every moment and every style. As their name suggests, you can carry these bags by the handle or around the forearm. There are also plenty of top-handle bags that have detachable or adjustable straps so they can be worn as shoulder or crossbody bags when you need that extra hand for holding your coffee.

If you appreciate a vintage-inspired silhouette with the refined vibe of a top-handle bag, the Empire does it all. Soft yet still structured, the Empire’s hybrid silhouette is the perfect blend of spacious and stylish. Stash your laptop, notebook and water bottle in the roomy interior and keep your phone, keys and wallet in the internal snap pocket for added organization. Carry the Empire by the top handles or sling your bag across the body while scanning your badge or sipping your coffee.

Style Picks: Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40, Soft Empire Carryall Bag 48

Spacious, durable and designed for everyday living, the tote bag balances professionalism and functionality with grace. Totes with spacious, structured silhouettes offer plenty of room for everything the workday may call for, all while maintaining a refined, wearable silhouette that hangs comfortably over the shoulder.

If easy organization is what you’re looking for in a work bag, the tote might be your style. Take on the day with the City Tote—this style features internal pockets and organizational features that will make your commute that much easier. And just because totes are known for their practicality doesn’t mean they’re not also stylish. A high-quality tote will look the park of the sophisticated plus-one, too.

Style Picks: City Tote Bag, Medium City Tote