The rim really does stay open while you pack it, which is the detail that sold me and the one that keeps me using it. My 14-inch work laptop slides in flat and the handles have not budged after six weeks of commuting.

Aurora Full-Grain Tote
The workday bag that carries the whole day
4.5 · 2 reviews$159.00$238.50
Save $79.50
· Carry style
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- 14-inch laptop fits flat in the padded centre section
- Reinforced rim keeps the mouth open while you pack
- Wrapped handles over load-bearing webbing, riveted at the base
- Full-grain top-layer leather that burnishes instead of wearing out
- Interior zip pocket plus two slip pockets for phone and transit card
Free tracked shipping over $120 · 30-day returns
- Dispatch
- Within 24 hours
- Delivery
- 5-9 working days
- Returns
- 30 days free returns
Specification
| Dimensions | 38 x 28 x 13 cm (W x H D), handle drop 24 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 980 g |
| Material | Full-grain top-layer cowhide, gold-tone hardware |
| Color | Cognac / Black / Taupe |
| Variant | Colour: Cognac, Black, Taupe |
| Packaging | 1 cotton dust bag and 1 kraft gift box |
| Origin | Designed in Guangdong, made in China |
| Assembly | No assembly, ships ready to carry |
Using it
- Slide the laptop into the centre sleeve so the weight sits against your back
- Wipe the interior lining monthly with a barely damp cloth
- Store upright with tissue in the body to hold the shape
Care
- Buff light scuffs with a soft cloth; full-grain leather polishes back
- Condition with a neutral leather balm twice a year
Please note
- Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight, which darkens the finish unevenly
- Do not overload past 6 kg, which strains the handle stitching
- Keep wet leather away from light-coloured clothing until fully dry
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- Item unused, undamaged and in its original dust bag and box
- Request started within 30 days of delivery, with order number and photos
- Return shipping on non-defective items is paid by the buyer
What is not
- Items marked, scuffed or creased through use
- Final-sale and clearance pieces
- Requests beyond the 30-day window
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Serious leather with a proper grain you can feel. I would like one more interior divider, but the two slip pockets hold my daily kit fine.
Before you ask
Aurora questions, answered
01Will a 14-inch laptop fit flat?
Yes - the centre section takes a 14-inch laptop flat against the back panel. A 16-inch machine will fit diagonally but we do not recommend it as a daily carry.
02How much weight is too much?
The handles are riveted over load-bearing webbing and tested to 6 kg comfortably. Past that you strain the stitching over time, so we say keep it under 6 kg.
03Does the tote stand up on its own?
It stands when packed and slouches gracefully when empty - the reinforced rim keeps the mouth open either way, which is the part most totes get wrong.
04Full-grain vs suede - which is easier?
Full-grain is the lower-maintenance option: scuffs buff out, it conditions twice a year, and rain beads off. Suede needs more care but has the softer hand feel.
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