Caramel suede tote Exclusive collection from Italy product image (primary)
Front-facing caramel suede tote with two beige woven shoulder straps, visible topstitching and a small metal D-ring at the upper left; soft suede body shows natural creasing and a flattened base.

Le 31

Caramel Suede Tote Exclusive Collection From Italy

CA$99.95CAD
In Stock

This caramel suede tote from Le 31 by Simons is a genuine leather handbag made in Italy. It features a main compartment with zip closure, synthetic lining, two interior slit pockets, one zip pocket, and grab handles, with additional woven shoulder straps for versatile carrying. Dimensions: 13.25 inches high, 11.5 inches long, and 8.75 inches wide.

Color
Caramel
Material
Genuine leather
Category
Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes

Color

Light Brown

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Genuine leather tote with zip closure, multiple interior pockets, and grab handles.

Main compartment with zip closure, two slit pockets, one zip pocket, and synthetic lining.

Color
Caramel · brown
Material
Genuine leather
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
11.5x8.75x13.25 in
Category
Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes

Additional Attributes

  • exclusive designed in Canada
  • exclusive Collection From Italy
  • Synthetic lining
  • Two slit pockets and one zip pocket inside
  • Grab handles
  • Made in Italy

Product Insights

This caramel suede tote from Le 31 is crafted from genuine Italian suede that develops a personal patina and softer drape over time, featuring a matte, velvety, light-absorbing finish. The core promise is a lighter, moldable bag that ages uniquely, but the main tradeoffs are the need for weekly brushing and periodic waterproofing, the absence of a shoulder strap, and a design that cannot accommodate a 13-inch laptop, though it fits an iPad, A5 notebook, and a bottle, with a full-length zip and interior pockets for organization.

Verified claims

Material
Genuine suede from the underside of leather: softer, lighter, and develops a personal patina over time.
Appearance
Matte, velvety caramel suede with a light-absorbing finish, reminiscent of The Row's suede Margaux.
Provenance
Italian retanning, fatliquoring, and dyeing ensure softness, colour penetration, and longevity.
Tanning process
Italian suede from the hide's inner split, tanned in Italy under EU rules requiring retanning, fatliquoring, and dyeing there.
Aging
This suede is engineered to develop a richer patina and softer drape over time.
Optical quality
The suede's napped surface diffuses light for a deep matte caramel tone.
Maintenance
Requires weekly brushing with a suede brush and periodic nano-protector spray to preserve the nap and aging process.
Matte colour depth
Caramel suede's matte nap creates deep, uniform color that shifts with movement and folds.
Patina development
Handled areas of the caramel suede darken over time, creating a unique wear-born patina.
Capacity
Fits an iPad and A5 notebook side-by-side and a 750ml bottle upright; a 13-inch laptop is a tight fit.
Features
A full-length zip, moisture-resistant lining, and interior pockets secure and organize daily essentials.
Carry comfort
The suede construction is lighter than grain leather and molds to the body over time for comfort.
Laptop fit
At 11.5 inches long, the bag cannot fit a 13-inch laptop and lacks padding.
Alternate uses
8.75-inch depth and 13.25-inch height fit a tablet, lunch, or wine bottle upright.
Closure
Rare full-length zip closure deters theft and spill but not 13-inch laptops.
Pockets
Interior zip pocket and two slip pockets form a built-in mini-organizer.
Pocket organization
Interior zip and slit pockets form an organizer that replaces a tech pouch.
Daily use
Moisture-repelling lining, interior pockets, zip closure, and easy brush maintenance.
Hand-carry design
Designed for hand or forearm carry only; no shoulder strap.
Daily-carry practicality
Zip closure and interior pockets secure and organize a tote that fits a tablet and a bottle.
Handle patina
Handles darken with daily handling, creating unique patina.
Care
Matte caramel suede develops unique patina; needs weekly brushing and periodic waterproofing.

Product record

Title
Caramel Suede Tote Exclusive Collection From Italy
Brand
Le 31
Price
175 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Caramel suede tote Exclusive collection from Italy product image (primary)
01

Product

Front-facing caramel suede tote with two beige woven shoulder straps, visible topstitching and a small metal D-ring at the upper left; soft suede body shows natural creasing and a flattened base.

  • Body material and finishSingle-piece soft suede exterior in a warm caramel tone with a matte, slightly napped texture and subtle surface creasing visible across the front panel.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.90 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Top edge and topstitchingSlightly curved top edge with a single horizontal topstitch line running near the rim across the front, visible as a stitched seam.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.27 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Shoulder strapsTwo beige woven webbing shoulder straps attached at the front with rectangular suede tabs; straps extend upward and join at a short wrapped section at the top center.
    3 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.15 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.09 · w 0.15 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Strap attachment detailSuede rectangular attachment tabs stitched to the bag with visible box-and-cross reinforcement stitching at each strap base.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Metal hardwareSmall silver-toned D-ring attached near the left strap tab, positioned on the front panel close to the top seam.
    1 regionx 0.23 · y 0.38 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Base shapeFlat base with a slight inward fold and soft rounded bottom corners causing the bag to sit with a small shadow beneath.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting, subtle shadow under the bag, and the tote centered in frame.

  • Background and stagingUniform light gray studio background with no visible props.
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting from above/front producing soft shadows beneath the bag and minimal specular highlights on the metal D-ring.
  • Shot compositionFront-facing, centered composition showing the full frontal face of the tote and most of the straps; image is vertically oriented with even margins.

Colors

caramel suede· suede body#C3854Alight beige· shoulder straps#F3BC83silver metal· metal D-ring
Caramel suede tote Exclusive collection from Italy product image 2
02

Product

Soft-carafe caramel suede tote shown from a three-quarter side-front angle; visible woven shoulder straps attach at the bag rim with reinforced box stitching and a top seam runs around the opening.

  • Main material and finishSoft suede exterior with a short, even nap covering the visible panels; surface appears matte with subtle texture variations from the nap.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.78 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Overall shapeRectangular tote body with a squared, slightly gusseted base that allows the bag to stand and a softly structured side panel that tapers slightly toward the top.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.96 · h 0.85 (high)
  • Left side seamVisible vertical side seam running from base to top edge with single-line topstitching; seam creates a flat side panel.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.75 (high)
  • Top rim and seamTop rim folded over with a horizontal topstitch line visible just below the edge across the front and side panels.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Shoulder strapsTwo flat woven straps in a lighter beige tone, entering the frame from the top and attached to the bag rim with reinforced square/box stitching.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Strap attachment detailRectangular suede patch where the strap meets the bag with visible box X stitching securing the strap end to the body.
    1 regionx 0.61 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Base and bottom edgeSlightly rounded, squared base with the suede folding under; a small shadow outlines the bottom where the bag meets the surface.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a light grey background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bag; image is cropped to show the bag from a low three-quarter angle.

  • Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft directional lighting from above-left creating gentle shading on the bag surface.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shadow and surfaceSoft shadow directly under and slightly to the right of the bag indicating contact with a flat surface.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter side-front view cropped to include most of the bag body and both straps emerging from the top; no props or packaging visible.

Colors

caramel suede· suede body#CB9255warm beige· shoulder straps#ECBD8A
Caramel suede tote Exclusive collection from Italy product image 3
03

Product

Close-up view of the tote bag interior showing caramel suede edges, a beige fabric lining with an internal zip pocket, a stitched rectangular leather label, metal zipper hardware, and a woven carry strap.

  • Exterior suede rimCaramel-colored suede rim visible along the top opening and folded flap; soft nap texture and visible topstitching in a slightly lighter thread.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Interior liningBeige woven fabric lining filling the bag interior with a faint diagonal weave pattern.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Internal zip pocketHorizontal internal zip pocket with a small matching beige fabric zipper pull and stitched rectangular pocket opening on the lining.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Metal top zipperFull-top metal zipper with exposed silver teeth and a rectangular metal pull visible at the top-right; zipper track stitched into the suede edge.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.78 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Stitched leather labelSmall rectangular stitched leather label on the lining below the internal zip; embossing present but text is not legible at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Woven carry strapFlat woven beige strap emerging into the frame at lower center-right with a coarse weave texture; attached under the suede edge.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Contrast topstitchingEven running topstitching along suede edges in a lighter thread color, visible where suede meets lining and around the flap.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.48 · h 0.24 (high)

Other

Studio product detail shot with neutral light gray background and even diffuse lighting; image cropped to show interior details.

  • Shot compositionClose-up overhead detail shot focused on the bag opening and interior pocket; edges of the bag are cropped by the image frame.
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, even diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a subtle shadow cast inside the bag near the lower-right of the frame.
  • BackgroundPlain light gray background visible in the top-left corner outside the bag opening.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image showing clear textures and stitching; small embossed label text is faint and not readable.

Colors

caramel suede· exterior suede#C58B53beige lining· interior lining#E2C6A2polished silver· metal hardwarepale beige· woven strap#F4BB82

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/bags/tote-bags/caramel-suede-tote-exclusive-collection-from-italy--11718-26001?colourId=0
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