Katie Holmes, Chrissy Teigen, and More Celebs Always Opt for Tote Bags — Hop on the Trend from $20

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Amazon

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Amazon

Katie Holmesnever sacrifices function for fashion. Whether she’sdonning a comfy T-shirtorstrutting in supportive shoes, the actress knows how to make practicality look cool.

This week, we spotted the A-lister sporting another useful closet staple: a roomy tote bag. Other celebrities likeChrissy TeigenandNatalie Portmanhave been carrying totes all summer, but we’re obsessing over Holmes’ fall-ready take on the trend. She wore her brown bag with a laid-back button-down, wide-leg jeans, and super cute ballet flats.

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If you’re looking to grab a similar bag, we rounded up a bunch of lookalike totes that are marked down duringAmazon’s end-of-summer sale. You can save on bags from Coach, Vera Bradley, and more customer-loved brands right now, with styles starting at just $20.

HOXIS Oversize Vegan Leather TotePHOTO: Amazon$36$29 at Amazon

HOXIS Oversize Vegan Leather Tote

PHOTO: Amazon

$36$29 at Amazon

This oversized tote looks so similar to the one we spotted on Katie Holmes — and it’s under $30 now. It’s covered in faux leather and has a super spacious interior pocket to store books, cosmetics bags, spare jackets, and more, according to the brand.

Vera Bradley Women’s Cotton Slouchy Tote BagPHOTO: Amazon$60 at Amazon

Vera Bradley Women’s Cotton Slouchy Tote Bag

$60 at Amazon

If leather isn’t your vibe, you can still hop on the tote bag train this fall with this olive green Vera Bradley bag. In addition to its rich color and eye-catching quilted design, the bag has adjustable straps to be worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody, two top handles, and an exterior slip pocket for water bottles, keys, or anything else you’d need easy access to.

Lovevook Laptop Tote BagPHOTO: Amazon$46$36 at Amazon

Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag

$46$36 at Amazon

This brown vegan leather tote makes a great “work bag,” per customers. It has a bit more structure than Holmes’ bag, giving it a more secure feel for tech or other precious items. Plus, it’s available in 29 colors, includingtwo-toned designsfor a little flair.

PS PETITE SIMONE Woven Tote BagPHOTO: Amazon$61 at Amazon

PS PETITE SIMONE Woven Tote Bag

$61 at Amazon

You can also save on a woven tote bag, which is a style we’ve seen onJennifer Lawrencerecently. This version is relaxed yet elegant, making it a staple you can easily dress up or down. It even comes with a matching cosmetics bag to stow inside, so you won’t have to dig around for the lipstick hiding at the bottom of your purse.

Montana West Hobo BagPHOTO: Amazon$31$27 at Amazon

Montana West Hobo Bag

$31$27 at Amazon

Hobo bags are a classic style, so get a jump on seasonal shopping while this one is down to $20. “This is a perfect bag for the change of seasons,”one reviewer who grabbedit ahead of fall raved. It has a slouchy design that packs plenty of storage space, plus an adjustable strap with gold hardware.

Iswee Genuine Leather Shoulder BagPHOTO: Amazon$90 at Amazon

Iswee Genuine Leather Shoulder Bag

$90 at Amazon

Montana West Tote BagPHOTO: Amazon$29 at Amazon

Montana West Tote Bag

$29 at Amazon

More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers already bought this Montana West tote bag this month, and now it has double discounts. Available in 22 styles, each bag is made from durable faux leather and has a two-toned silhouette with one base color and a contrasting color in the braided details and straps to make it a standout in your lineup.

Coach Womens Polished Pebble Leather Taylor TotePHOTO: Amazon$325 at Amazon

Coach Womens Polished Pebble Leather Taylor Tote

$325 at Amazon

Finally, we found a rare markdown on the highly coveted Coach Taylor Tote Bag, which is made from sleek pebbled leather and can be worn two ways. It’s a timeless investment piece for your closet, one that can be worn as an everyday bag or a dressier option for a night out. Act fast to snap it up while it’s under $200 today.

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Martha Stewart’s Modern Farmhouse Furniture and Decor Is on Sale from $22 Just in Time for a Spring Refresh

This $27 Nylon Tote Bag ‘Holds So Much’ — Even a Change of Clothes and Shoes

Wayfair’s Coastal-Inspired Furniture Storefront Has Pieces to Revamp Your Patio for Spring — Up to 60% Off

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