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Forget everything you know about totes. This season, totes are one of the easiest fashion statements that every fashion house offers to their customers. They come in every kind of material, and one thing is certain, they’re so versatile - the perfect bag to buy for the month to come.

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Left – Calf leather tote from Bottaga Veneta | Right – Nappa leather tote from Prada

If you’re looking for a luxury statement, go for Bottega Veneta. The calf leather tote with beautiful wiped-off colour details and intrecciato handles. It’s the ideal bag for a fashion event and roomy enough for the over-nighter.

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Left – Canvas utility tote from Burberry | Polyester beach print tote from Marc by Marc Jacobs

Or go for Lanvin who offer a luxurious touch with washed silk satin and lambskin leather patchwork. This creates a beautiful, but yet still practical tote. While Prada’s tote comes in nappa leather. If you willing to pay a little extra, you could treat yourself to their specialised service and personalise your tote with your initials.

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Left – Iconic trainspotting stripe nylon tote from Bally | Right – Washed satin and lambskin leather tote from Lanvin

For utilitarians, Burberry offer a tote in beige, and Hermès in orange canvas – both with leather straps. While Bally offer an iconic trainspotting stripe in waterproof nylon. These are the best choice for those who need something 24/7.

For holiday-makers, Marc by Marc Jacobs has come up with a coconut and beach print for their tote, whereas Vivienne Westwood offers a polyester ‘Get a life’ recycled canvas for their customers. These are the best bags to take for a city break or weekend in the country.

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Left – Africa get a life shopper from Vivienne Westwood | Right – Etrivière shopping tote from Hermès

We’re very lucky this week to have a series of beautiful illustrations and a short video from Jirayu Koo and Yota. They're the hottest London-based illustrator and graphic designer. Their work has been featured everywhere in the UK, the US and Asia from The Guardian, The New York Times to the cover of the Design Week.

Artists Jirayu Koo + Yota | Fashion Editor Pop Kampol