Why it works as a gift
Many people put off replacing an everyday tote because the worn-out one still technically works. The Perry is one of Tory Burch's leather totes, and this listing gives the details that matter for daily use: pebbled leather, which in our view hides everyday scuffs better than smooth leather, a structured base that stands on metal feet so it can sit on an office or café floor, and a detachable, snap-on cotton zip pouch so keys and cards don't sink to the bottom.
It is a large bag, though the two sources measure it differently: the Amazon listing gives about 19.75 by 11.75 by 4.25 inches and 35 oz, while Tory Burch lists its current Perry Tote at 11 by 14.9 by 5.3 inches. Either way it suits someone who carries a notebook, a water bottle and more; it is too much bag for a phone and a wallet.
Deep brown is the most forgiving color choice: it goes with black or camel coats and looks less severe than black. Against a no-name leather tote at a similar budget, she gets a name she will likely recognize; against Tory Burch's smaller pieces, this is the one she would use every day rather than on occasion.
The facts
- Material and finish
- Leather, pebbled finish; gold-tone hardware
- Size
- About 19.75 in (50 cm) long, 11.75 in (30 cm) high, 4.25 in (11 cm) deep; 10.25 in (26 cm) strap drop; Tory Burch lists 11 × 14.9 × 5.3 in (H × L × D) for style 169476
- Weight
- About 35 oz (0.99 kg)
- Inside
- Detachable, snap-on cotton zip pouch
- Base
- Structured base with metal feet
- Color
- Deep Brown, one of the colors Tory Burch lists for the Perry Tote
- Sold by (this listing)
- Shopbop (an Amazon company)