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Closet On the Go - How to Choose a Functional Bag for Optimal Comfort and Organization
The Struggle Is Real
Ever find yourself digging through your handbag, only to realize your keys, phone, or wallet have disappeared into a sea of clutter? It’s a familiar struggle. A bag with inadequate or poorly designed compartments can turn even the biggest tote into a source of daily frustration.
Like a well-designed mobile closet, a truly functional bag not only carries your items but also keeps them organized and easily accessible.
What to look for in a functional bag?
1. Comfort: Weight of the bag and design of the straps are key to determine comfort.
- Weight: Look for bags made from lightweight materials like cork. Cork is 50% air and therefore, incredibly lighter than other materials, including animal leather
- Straps: Try carrying the bag to see how the straps feel. They should be the right length so you are able to easily put the strap on and off. The width should be such that the straps stay comfortably on the shoulder and not slide down or dig into the shoulder.
2. Optimal compartments: A well–designed bag should have dedicated compartments for items it's supposed to carry. For Example – A work tote, in addition to an obvious padded compartment for a laptop, should have smaller compartments for items like makeup or charging cables. Smaller items can get easily lost without proper organization.
Finally, a spacious main compartment with dividers that allows larger items, like a water bottle, notebook, extra shoes, umbrella or even gym clothes, to fit without causing chaos.
3. Access: The bag should open easily, and offer interrupted access - without any unnecessary elements (flaps etc.) getting in the way.
4. Invest in quality: Good quality hardware and construction will cost you more upfront, but will pay for itself in the long run.
Bonus: Quality products usually involve a longer production process, as opposed to fast fashion cycles of fast fashion that cause an enourmous amount of waste and mindless consumption.
Introducing The Ittara Way
Ittara’s collection of luxury tote bags solve the common bag struggles with thoughtfully designed compartments for laptop, phone, wallet, AirPods, charging cables, sunglasses, makeup, and more.
Handcrafted from lightweight cork, each Ittara bag is a nod to the timeless and sustainable fashion that suits both you, and the planet!
Explore Ittara’s collection of luxury tote bags and find the perfect bag for your lifestyle.