It depends on the style. The Bon Vivant Structured Totes come in three options—high-quality nylon with premium leather trim, coated canvas, or jute canvas with leather trim. The Everyday Tote is made from water-resistant nylon inside and out. The Slouchy Tote is crafted from smooth, premium nappa leather. Every style features our signature coffee-coloured, water-resistant lining so you can actually see what's inside.

Bon Maxie Medium and Large Bon Vivant Structured Tote Bags include padded laptop sleeves—fitting up to a 14-inch laptop (medium) and 16-inch laptop (large). The Everyday Tote Bag fits up to a 16-inch laptop, while the Slouchy Tote Bag fits up to a 15-inch laptop.

The Large Bon Vivant Structured Tote Bag is 42cm tall x 34cm wide x 16cm deep. It fits up to A3-sized items, with a padded sleeve for a 16-inch laptop, plus space for your full day kit—think lunch, drink bottle, charger, notebook, and the extras that always come with you. The adjustable bottle holder fits bottles up to 13cm diameter, and if you’re travelling, there’s a luggage strap across the back so it slides straight onto your suitcase.

The Medium Bon Vivant Structured Tote Bag is 36cm wide x 28cm tall x 15cm deep. It fits just over A4-sized items, with a padded sleeve for a 14-inch laptop (or a 15-inch in the main compartment). You’ve still got room for your daily essentials—bottle, wallet, keys, small pouch—without the bulk of the large size.

The Mini Bon Vivant Structured Tote Bag is 26cm tall x 21cm wide x 13cm deep. It’s designed for lighter carry—tablet, A5 notebook, wallet, keys, and essentials—when you don’t need the full setup but still want structure and organisation. A compact tote bag option that still feels put together.

Plenty of them. The Large Structured Tote has 6 pockets—a back phone slip pocket, 2 internal zip pockets, and 3 internal open pockets—plus a padded laptop sleeve and an adjustable drink bottle holder. The Medium Structured Tote has 4 internal pockets (1 zipped, 3 open), a padded laptop sleeve, and a dedicated bottle holder. The Mini Structured Tote has 4 internal pockets (1 zipped, 3 open). The Slouchy Tote has a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve, 1 zipped pocket, 2 open pockets, and a drink bottle holder. The Everyday Tote has 6 internal pockets (2 zipped, 4 open), a padded laptop pocket, a hidden external zip pocket, and a phone slip pocket. Every style also includes a key clip so your keys are always easy to find.

If you carry everything (and then some), go The Large Structured Tote—it’s built for full days, travel, and heavier loads. If you want enough room for your daily essentials without carrying extra, The Medium Structured Tote is the sweet spot. If you’re packing light but still want everything in its place, The Mini Structured Tote keeps things minimal but organised.

Our totes are perfect for work. The Bon Vivant Medium and Large Structured Totes include a padded laptop sleeve, internal pockets, a back phone slip pocket, and an adjustable crossbody strap—so your essentials stay organised from desk to commute. The Everyday Tote also has a padded 16-inch laptop pocket, internal pockets, and a drink bottle holder. The Slouchy Tote is made from smooth premium nappa leather and has a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve, super comfy shoulder straps, internal pockets, and a drink bottle holder. All styles are built to handle whatever the workday throws at you—and whatever you throw into them.

The Everyday Tote and Large Bon Vivant Tote are airline-friendly carry-on sizes and feature a back suitcase strap so they slide neatly over your luggage handle. The other totes in the range also work as carry-on personal items. Just double-check your airline's carry-on size limits before you fly, as they can vary.

It depends on your airline—under-seat limits vary and change regularly, so we'd always recommend checking your airline's website before you fly. As a general guide, the Mini and Medium Structured Totes are the most travel-friendly options. The Large is better suited to the overhead locker on most aircrafts.

Gentle is the way to go. For nylon and canvas styles, wipe down with a baby wipe or mild soap and a soft damp cloth—avoid vigorous rubbing, as it can damage the coating. Spot clean carefully and avoid the hardware. Keep your bag out of direct sunlight, away from abrasive surfaces and colour-contrasting materials, and avoid rain exposure where possible. For leather trim and leather styles, use a colour-safe leather cleaner and conditioner, and always spot test first—especially on lighter colours. We recommend treating all styles regularly with a Collonil waterproofer or Twoobs' Blooper Booper to help protect them long-term.

Mini: approx. 970g | Medium: approx. 1,540g | Large: approx. 1,730g. Weights are measured with packaging—they'll be a touch lighter once unboxed.

For work, you want a structured tote with a dedicated laptop sleeve, internal organisation pockets, and a key clip so nothing gets lost. Bon Maxie work tote bags are designed specifically for the commute—with laptop sleeves in most styles, drink bottle holders, and straps that sit comfortably on your shoulder all day.

Absolutely—teacher bags need to carry a lot without falling apart, and Bon Maxie tote bags are built for exactly that. Multiple internal pockets, a laptop sleeve in most styles, a key clip, and water-resistant lining make them one of the most popular choices for teachers across Australia.

A great tote bag holds its shape, has enough internal pockets to keep you organised, carries comfortably on your shoulder even when full, and is made from materials that last. Bon Maxie tote bags are structured to stand up on their own, with in-built key clips, drink bottle holders, and water-resistant linings—plus straps long enough to wear over a bulky coat.

A matching crossbody strap is included with all three sizes of the Bon Vivant Structured Tote — no need to buy one separately.

Yes — it will stand on its own. It's more lightly structured than the Bon Vivant Structured Tote, but holds its shape well enough to stand upright. It also has protective feet on the base for when you set it down.