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When it comes to finding an amazing travel tote or the best work bag for women, functionality is key. For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, Lo & Sons makes stylish, travel-friendly bags that are optimized for space and organization.
Founder and CEO Helen Lo originally launched Lo & Sons with the mission of creating a travel bag that alleviated the back pain she developed in her mid-60s. This sparked her collection of intelligently designed, easily-portable bags meant for weekend getaways and trips overseas.
Below we've detailed which bags we liked best over the course of our team's respective travels, ranging from weekday commutes to navigating the airport.
Our top 3 favorite Lo & Sons bags:
"The vertical side pocket means I never have to swing my bag off my shoulder to root around for my phone," says associate style editor Gabrielle Chase.
This updated version of the brand's debut product is a smartly designed shoulder bag with a suitcase-handle sleeve for easy transportation.
You can walk wearing this nylon laptop backpack and seamlessly convert it into its tote form without breaking your stride.