Stylish & Fun Totes

The evolution of the tote bag: from a very undistinguished beginning to a designer bag accessory

What does the word "Tote" mean? To carry something! Back in the 17th Century, Toting meant taking your stuff inside a bag. Since then, a lot has changed! To tote turned into a noun: the tote bag, as we recognize it today. In the 1960s, the tote bag appeared in peoples' life as a utility item to then cross over to the fashion industry.