One Bag, All Day: How to Choose a Style That Works as Hard as You Do

Your schedule doesn’t fit into neat little categories, and your bag shouldn’t have to either. Mornings might mean coffee and the school drop-off, afternoons full of meetings or movement, and evenings that don’t slow down until well after dinner. When your day refuses to stay in one lane, you need a bag that can keep up.

At Aimee Kestenberg, we believe the best bag isn’t the one you switch out for every occasion. It’s the one that feels good on your shoulder all day, organizes what you need without making you dig, and looks right no matter where you land. Whether you’re carrying tech, snacks, receipts, or your go-to lip balm, here’s how to find a bag that carries it all, without overcomplicating things.

Design That Does the Heavy Lifting

The secret to a great all-day bag? Thoughtful design. Not just how it looks, but how it functions in real life, when you're walking to the office, digging for your phone at a red light, or transitioning from your desk to dinner.

We design each of our bags with features that support the natural flow of your day, including:

• Wide, adjustable straps that don’t dig or slide off your shoulder
  

• Strategic pockets (inside and out) that make sense for how people really use their bags
  

• Zippers where they matter for peace of mind and easy access
  

• Soft yet structured leather that keeps its shape but doesn’t weigh you down
  

• Roomy interiors that fit more than you think, without feeling bulky
  
  

Because form without function is just fashion. And we’re not here for bags that look great but slow you down.

Style Picks for Sunrise-to-Sundown Carry

Not sure where to start? These bestsellers are designed for all-day, everyday carry, and they’re proven favorites for a reason.

Empire Convertible Tote

The Empire Convertible Tote / Backpack is true to its name. This three-in-one design transforms to match your day—whether you’re commuting, running errands, or heading out for the night. With removable backpack straps and a dog clip interior that lets you shift the silhouette from A-line to open, it’s as flexible as your schedule. Finished in 100% genuine leather, it also features a back slip pocket, interior zip and slip pockets, dome stud feet, and a structured build that carries it all.

Ava Ziptop Hobo

The Ava Ziptop Hobo is the bigger version of the Ava Convertible Shoulder—bringing you the same thoughtful details, now with extra space. Crafted in 100% genuine leather, it features a full exterior zipper closure to keep your items secure, a back slip pocket for easy access, and an organized interior with two slip pockets and a zip pocket. Ideal when you want a relaxed shape with just the right amount of polish.

Saddle Up Crossbody

The Saddle Up Crossbody blends equestrian-inspired design with everyday function. Made from Luxe Pebble leather, it features a wide guitar-style strap and a compact silhouette with plenty of storage. Magnetic snap entry with a faux buckle closure gives it easy access, while two front pockets, a back magnetic pocket, and multiple interior compartments keep you organized. It’s elevated, structured, and built for daily wear.

What Makes It “All Day” Worthy?

You’ll know a true all-day bag when:

• It’s comfortable from morning through night, no aching shoulders or awkward shifting
  

• You don’t have to stop and think every time you need something
  

• It looks just as good in your work meeting as it does resting next to your chair at dinner
  

• It handles the unexpected, like a surprise snack stop, a sudden rainstorm, or a spontaneous detour
  

• You forget it’s even there, because it’s doing its job
  

It’s not about size alone, it’s about smart space, movement-friendly design, and materials that hold up over time.

Final Thoughts: Carry What You Need, Forget What You Don’t

At the end of the day, a great bag doesn’t ask you to overthink. It adapts. It carries your things without carrying the weight of your day. And when it’s made with real-world movement in mind, from the sketchpad to the strap, it becomes something you can count on, day in and day out.

Browse our Everyday Bags Collection and find the piece that fits your kind of busy. Because you don’t stop moving, and neither should your bag.