
Simons
Braided Square Tote Bag
Braided Square Tote Bag is a faux-leather tote featuring a woven exterior, magnetic snap-button closure, and a fabric lining. It includes two top handles and a removable, adjustable crossbody strap, along with an interior zip pocket and faux-leather sliding drawcords. Dimensions are 11.5 x 14 x 5.5 inches (29 x 36 x 14 cm). Reddit threads highlight the bag's quality and value, with users noting it serves well as a roomy work tote.
- Material
- Smooth faux leather
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Size
Specifications
Faux leather square tote bag with braided design, magnetic snap closure, and removable crossbody strap.
Two top handles, adjustable crossbody strap, main compartment with drawcords, interior zip pocket.
- Material
- Smooth faux leather
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 14 x 5.5 x 11.5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- woven lining
- faux-leather sliding drawcords
Product Insights
This limited-run braided square tote from Simons, originally priced at $150, is now available at a 67% discount of $49.95 while out of stock and not being reissued, offering rare value. It features a diagonal basketweave exterior and woven lining, made from polyurethane faux leather for flexibility and crack resistance. The bag fits a 13-inch laptop with a magnetic snap closure and removable crossbody strap, providing a professional, understated look in bottle green without external branding. Buyers recommend it as a spacious work bag, with a lifespan of 2-4 years with daily use and care instructions including damp cloth cleaning and quarterly conditioning. Simons' reputation for quality and value adds to the appeal, though the tradeoff is its external lack of branding.
Verified claims
- Braided design
- Diagonal basketweave exterior and woven lining create a cohesive, designer-inspired texture.
- Value
- At $49.95 (67% off $150), this limited-run braided tote offers rare value before selling out.
- Lifespan
- Lasts 2-4 years with daily use, 4-6 with occasional use.
- Care
- Clean with damp cloth, store padded, condition quarterly, treat stains/peels.
- Reputation
- Buyers and community praise Simons for quality and value at full price.
- Scarcity
- Out of stock—final clearance markdown, not being reissued.
- Daily use
- Fits a 13-inch laptop and daily work items, with magnetic snap closure and a removable crossbody strap.
- Professional style
- Offers a professional, understated look with braided faux leather and bottle green color.
- External branding
- Externally unbranded with no visible logo or brand marking.
- Brand trust
- Simons is a Canadian department store known for high quality at accessible prices.
- Work bag
- Buyers recommend the tote as a spacious work bag.
- Woven lining
- Woven polyester lining elevates tactile feel above typical sub-$50 tote interiors.
- Material
- Polyurethane faux leather offers better flexibility, breathability, and crack resistance than PVC.
Product record
- Title
- Braided Square Tote Bag
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing square tote with an all-over diagonal basketweave texture, single pair of rounded top handles attached by wrapped loops, and a slightly curved top edge; material appears smooth and matte.
- Overall silhouetteRectangular square tote seen from the front with a flat rectangular base and a slightly inward-curving top edge forming a shallow dip at center.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.73 (high) - Woven surfaceAll-over diagonal basketweave pattern formed by narrow flattened strips laid in a repeating overlapping diagonal layout covering the front panel.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.20 · w 0.86 · h 0.60 (high) - Material finishSmooth matte surface appearance with subtle highlights on the raised edges of the woven strips, suggesting a leather-like or faux-leather material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Handle shapeSingle pair of rounded tubular handles forming a high arch above the bag, attached near the top corners and appearing padded or filled to hold rounded shape.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Handle attachment detailHandles secured to the bag by wrapped strap loops that are folded and wrapped around the base of each handle, forming a visible knot-like wrap on each side.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Side panel seamVertical side panels visible at left and right edges with a narrow stitched seam running along the outermost edge.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.73 (high); x 0.93 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.73 (high) - Base shadow and groundingThin dark shadow beneath the bag along the bottom edge indicating a flat base and contact with the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product centered on a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image is tightly cropped to show front view of the bag.
- BackgroundSolid light gray neutral background with no visible props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered front-on product shot with the entire front panel and handles visible and the bag occupying most of the frame.
- LightingSoft diffuse lighting producing gentle highlights along raised woven edges and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
warm beige tan· front woven panel#DDAC82warm beige tan· handles and wrapped loops- Overall silhouetteRectangular square tote seen from the front with a flat rectangular base and a slightly inward-curving top edge forming a shallow dip at center.
- 02

Product
Right-side three-quarter view of a boxy braided tote in a warm tan/beige faux-leather with paired rounded shoulder handles, a detachable long strap laid in front, visible interior soft pouch, and gold-tone metal hardware.
- Overall shapeRectangular boxy tote with flat bottom and near-vertical side panels visible from a right three-quarter angle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.72 (high) - Braided exteriorExterior surface made from uniform woven/braided strips creating a diagonal basketweave pattern covering the visible front and side panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.64 (high) - HandlesTwo rounded tubular shoulder handles in matching tan material attached at the top edge and extending upward out of frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high) - Removable long strapFlat adjustable long shoulder strap in matching tan laid across the foreground with stitched edges and a small rectangular buckle for length adjustment.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.98 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Metal hardwareGold-tone metal hardware visible as a small D-ring on the bag side and a gold-tone clasp and buckle on the detached strap.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Top trim and interior pouchTop edge finished with braided trim; an unstructured soft fabric pouch in a slightly lighter beige is visible peeking above the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Corner and seam detailEdges and corners finished with stitched piping matching the bag color; vertical seam visible where front and side panels meet.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background with soft directional lighting from upper left creating a subtle shadow beneath the bag and strap; image cropped to show right three-quarter view and strap foreground.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with soft, even lighting and a mild shadow cast to the lower right of the bag.
- Shot compositionRight three-quarter studio angle showing front and right side panels; detached strap positioned in foreground across the lower image area.
- Image cropTop of left handle extends slightly out of frame and bottom edge of strap nearly touches image bottom, indicating tight crop.
Colors
warm tan· main braided exterior and body#E3AD82warm tan· detachable strap#DAAD8Bwarm gold· metal hardware#D29C6Dlight beige· interior pouch#F4C49B- Overall shapeRectangular boxy tote with flat bottom and near-vertical side panels visible from a right three-quarter angle.
- 03

Product
Close-up of a woven/tubular-handle tote showing braided exterior strips, a gathered drawstring fabric inner pouch, and a leather tab with a gold-tone magnetic snap closure.
- Woven exteriorInterlaced flat leather or leather-like strips forming a repeating braided basket-weave pattern on the bag body; strips are rounded at the edges and pass over and under adjacent strips creating a textured surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Tubular handlesRounded tubular handle covered in the same material and color as the woven exterior, attached to the bag with wrapped strip reinforcements that loop around the handle base.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (medium) - Drawstring inner pouchSoft gathered fabric pouch inside the bag with visible drawstring channel; fabric has fine diagonal ribbing texture and is ruched where the drawstring is tightened.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.40 (high) - Magnetic snap closureCircular gold-tone magnetic snap set into a small rectangular leather tab stitched to the inner rim of the bag; snap has a concentric ring finish and a visible round center socket.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Top rim stitching detailTop rim shows folded leather edge with visible running stitch and the braided strips woven through the rim edge, producing a scalloped upper profile.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product close-up on a neutral light-gray background with soft even lighting and shallow depth of field; image cropped to focus on bag interior and top edge.
- Background and lightingNeutral light-gray seamless background with soft, diffused lighting that produces gentle shadows and highlights on textured surfaces.
- Shot compositionTight close-up, angled downward into the bag interior; edges of the bag and handles are cropped by the image frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on the woven texture and hardware with shallow depth of field causing slight softening of background areas and distant edges.
Colors
light tan· woven exterior and handle#DAA57Cpale blush beige· drawstring inner pouch#F3C39Cwarm gold· magnetic snap hardware- Woven exteriorInterlaced flat leather or leather-like strips forming a repeating braided basket-weave pattern on the bag body; strips are rounded at the edges and pass over and under adjacent strips creating a textured surface.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyCanadian, r/handbagsReddit users praise Simon's leather totes as high-quality and stylish, offering great value for money, especially as a work bag.
Both mentions are positive, highlighting the bag's quality, design, and spaciousness. No negative comments or issues were raised.
Themes
Use Cases
- Work tote
Watch Out For
Source Threads
User praises Simon's leather tote in bottle green
I also splurged on a gorgeous bottle green leather tote from their own line when I was in the store once.
u/Own-Cable8865r/BuyCanadianView thread →
User reviews Simon's leather tote as high quality for work
Leather tote from a Canadian department store called Simons that I snagged for $100 CAD. High quality for the price and spacious enough to hold everything I need for work.
u/misery_bloomr/handbagsView thread →