12 stylish alternatives to the Gentlewoman tote bag

It’s no secret that us in Singapore love a tote bag. One brand that seems to be on everyone's arm now is the Gentlewoman tote bag.

Peep the viral Instagram account @Gentlewomanbaginsg, and you’ll see numerous sightings (complete with amusing, snarky captions) of women carrying the now ubiquitous shopper tote in all its various shapes and sizes.

It's not hard to see why the Gentlewoman tote bag has taken the Singapore fashion scene by storm. Its sleek and minimalist design, combined with super affordable price point that start from US$12 (S$16), make it a perfect blend of style and functionality. Chic, lightweight, roomy and affordable. What more could you ask for?

If you’re after one of these bags, it’s available to buy online on the Gentlewoman website, but be aware shipping is an eyewatering US$22 (S$29). There are plenty of options available on Shopee, but it’s hard to tell which are the authentic bags. Also, as with every trend that reaches its peak, the bag could well be on its way to being overexposed.

If you’re after a stylish, affordable tote bag, check out our list of equally chic alternatives to the Gentlewoman tote bag. From cotton or canvas totes that have the same black and white minimalist vibe to more elevated bags made from nylon or faux leather, all our picks retail for less than $50.

Champion Imelda Tote Bag, $23.44

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Also available in greige and charcoal grey

Champion Imelda Tote Bag
$23.44

Milkfed Logo Tote Bag, $43.20

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Also available in black, pink and brown.

Milkfed Cotton Tote Bag
$43.20

Le Coq Sportif Water Repellent Nylon Shoulder Bag, $33.02

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Le Coq Sportif Water Repellent Nylon Shoulder Bag
$33.02

Grhose Canvas Shopping Tote, $26.52

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Grhose Canvas Shopping Tote
$26.52

Marimekko Eco Cotton Shopper Bag, $40.60

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Marimekko Eco Cotton Shopper Bag
$40.60

Dalix Zippered Cotton Canvas Tate, $21.53

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Also available in other colours

Dalix Zippered Cotton Canvas Tate
$21.53

Dreubea Faux Leather Tote, $33.51

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Available in other colours

Dreubea Faux Leather Tote
$33.51

Hapitas Horizontal Tote Bag, $32.25

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Hapitas Horizontal Tote Bag
$32.25

Adidas Canvas Tote, $37.86

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Adidas Canvas Tote
$37.86

Legato Largo A5 Slim Tote Bag, $41.97

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Legato Largo A5 Slim Tote Bag
$41.97

Muji Indian Cotton Wide Tote Bag, $14.90

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Muji Indian Cotton Wide Tote Bag
$14.90

The Cotton & Canvas Co. Tote Bag, from $28.60

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The Cotton & Canvas Co. Tote Bag
$28.60 - $37.64

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