Florentine Small Handle Tote

Style Meets Structure

A structured tote with everyday appeal. This look is crafted from Italian Vacchetta leather and jewelry-grade hardware.

Details

Zipper closure.
Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap. Strap drop length: 23.5".
Handle drop length: 3".
H 9.5" x D 2.5" x L 8.5"
Designed in Norwalk, CT by Peter Dooney.
Two inside pockets. One inside pocket.
Inside key hook.

About the Style

A structured tote with everyday appeal: the Florentine Small Handle Tote carries your daily essentials in Italian Vacchetta leather with a dual-carry system that covers both structured hand-carry and hands-free shoulder wear. The main compartment holds a full-size wallet, your phone, a compact cosmetics pouch, and daily extras, while three interior pockets Ñ two slip pockets and an additional interior pocket Ñ give earbuds, cards, and smaller items their own organized spots. The key hook keeps your keys in one consistent location, and the zip closure secures the full top. This tote has a trim, structured silhouette with the handle drop giving a refined hand-carry for polished occasions, and the detachable strap giving a comfortable crossbody or shoulder carry for hands-free everyday use. Italian Vacchetta leather develops a warm personal patina with consistent use. No conditioning needed. ILD describes this as a structured tote with everyday appeal crafted from Italian Vacchetta leather and jewelry-grade hardware, and the trim proportions and dual-carry flexibility earn that description.

About the Leather

Vegetable-tanned in Italy, this full-grain leather is naturally milled for a supple feel and finished to highlight its depth of color. A signature of timeless craftsmanship, it balances tradition with quiet luxury.

Product Care

Florentine leather has not been specifically treated for water repellency. Thus, the leather will temporarily darken when wet, and return to the original tone once completely dry. The waxed surface may assist in staving off some dirt. With continued use, a lovely shine or patina will develop, only enhancing the beauty of this leather. It is also characteristic for lighter colors to darken with use over time, and with exposure to light.

Minor abrasions may be removed or lessened with the use of a very soft cloth and a gentle buffing action.

This collection requires no creams, polishes or leather conditioning products to maintain its beauty.

About the Collection

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Natural Italian Leather

This full grained, vegetable tanned leather comes from Italy, and has an aniline finish. It is natural milled for soft temper to 1.6-1.8mm thickness. Select styles in the collection feature whip stitched handles and braided leather drawstring pulls.

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The Interior

Featuring a 100% woven cotton fabric interior lining. Select styles are accented with suede interior collars and/or soft, supple pigskin lining.

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The Finishing Touches

24K gold-plated enamel hardware with a satin finish, crafted in Italy. Select styles in the collection include classic logo lock hardware with an engraved duck and enamel logo on alternating sides.