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The most affordable carry-all bags to get now

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Arika Kim
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Bella Padilla was spotted with YSL's Icare tote bag. (PHOTO: Bella Padilla Instagram; Shopee; Michael Kors)
Bella Padilla was spotted with YSL's Icare tote bag. (PHOTO: Bella Padilla Instagram; Shopee; Michael Kors)

Recently, our girls Bela Padilla and Heart Evangelista have been spotted traipsing through Europe the most gorgeous-looking accessories. In case you missed it, Heart wore a pair of Saint Laurent sunnies that literally sold out in about 10 countries while she was at Paris Fashion Week.

This time around, we’re bringing your attention to the huge Saint Laurent Icare tote. For starters, it’s every bit as practical as it is stylish. Secondly, it’s extremely versatile and can be used for multiple occasions. The quilted lambskin finish adds a particular level of class, too. Size-wise, this bag is amazing and fits just about everything.

Unfortunately, it’s US$4,400, which doesn’t make it the most accessible accessory to get.

To help, though, we’ve gathered 10 of the best carry-all bags to get:

1. Hand-Carrying Tote Bag

P699 P1,236 at Shopee

Tote bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
Tote bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

2. Crocodile-pattern tote bag

P1,472 P2,103 at Shopee

Crocodile-pattern tote bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
Crocodile-pattern tote bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

3. Women Faux Leather Handbag

P285 P545 at Shopee

Women tote bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
Women tote bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

4. Book tote bag

P1,178 P2,356 at Lazada

Book tote bag. (PHOTO: Lazada)
Book tote bag. (PHOTO: Lazada)

5. Ulzzang Korean Fashion Bag

P711 P1,512 at Shopee

Ulzzang Korean Fashion Bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
Ulzzang Korean Fashion Bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

6. High-Quality Leather Bag

P182 P399 at Shopee

Fashion bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
Fashion bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

7. SS Korean Fashion Leather Large Shoulder Bag

P163 at Shopee

SS Korean Fashion Leather Large Shoulder Bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
SS Korean Fashion Leather Large Shoulder Bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

8. Shopping Sling Bag

P139 P499 at Shopee

Fashion sling bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)
Fashion sling bag. (PHOTO: Shopee)

9. Michael Michael Kors Sinclair Large Pebbled Leather Tote Bag

P7,790 P22,250 at Michael Kors

Michael Michael Kors tote bag. (PHOTO: Michael Kors)
Michael Michael Kors tote bag. (PHOTO: Michael Kors)

10. Coach Reversible City Tote Bag

P29,249 P34,649 at Zalora

Coach tote bag. (PHOTO: Zalora)
Coach tote bag. (PHOTO: Zalora)
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