When it comes to bags, we all love our leather. Luxurious, supple and soft, it will always have a place in our hearts. Yet, there will be days when we feel like dressing down or just need something more practical that we can be a little rough with. This is where the ever user-friendly casual bags come in. Stain and water-resistant nylon and machine-washable canvas are perfect materials for such bags. Whether you are going to the gym or heading out for brunch and shopping after, these roomy carriers will serve you well. With their bright colours and quirky prints, they are also visually arresting eye candies that will sit very prettily on your arm (or shoulder). Going back to basics can be very stylish indeed.

Tumi Voyageur
The Tumi Voyageur range is a great for both travel and daily use. Made of lightweight but durable nylon, these bags come with just the right number of compartments to appease our OCD tendencies. Despite its numerous interior and exterior pockets, silhouettes remain sleek and modern without any sign of bulk. The quinessential shopper has everything you will want in an everyday shopper. Bright and cheery, it comes with sturdy leather carry handles and trim.

The Voyageur range can be found at Tumi, #01-16, Mandarin Gallery

Stella McCartney X Adidas Pack Away Bag
The Stella McCartney X Adidas collection may be one of the best designer collaborations to date and the Pack Away Bag (SGD89) from the latest collection is proof of its continuing appeal. A mid-sized nylon tote that is simple and understated, it folds up easily into a fraction of its size and fits nicely into an adorable owl pouch. Slip it into your handbag and pop it out for use whenever and wherever you may need it, be it to hold your shopping loot, gym gear or beach essentials.

The Pack Away Bag is available in red and blue at Adidas, #03-13, Mandarin Gallery

Marc by Marc Jacobs 10th Anniversary Canvas Tote
Has it only been a decade since Marc by Marc Jacobs first started delighting us with its wonderfully cute and youthful offerings? To celebrate 10 years of never growing older, MBMJ launched a limited edition capsule collection earlier in the year to reward fans for their unwavering support. In the midst of this retrospective collection of best-loved pieces from the cult label, you will find these fun canvas totes (SGD230) that proudly declare that ‘Marc by Marc Jacobs Is Ten!’ in a child-like scrawl.

Grab your MBMJ 10^th Anniversary totes at Marc by Marc Jacobs, #01-11, Mandarin Gallery