#30 / Wide tote M (black) / pigskin "HALLIE"

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A tote bag that moves freely between work and life

Crafted from lightweight yet durable pigskin HALLIE, the Wide Tote offers more spacious storage compared to the Lunch Bag, making it a popular choice even for business settings. Thanks to its simple design and structure, it can be used seamlessly across different occasions, whether for work or leisure.

 

 

As a business bag

It can easily accommodate a 13-inch laptop, as well as A4-sized documents and files. With a simple, unpartitioned interior, the bag adapts freely to the user’s needs, allowing you to organize and store your belongings in your own way.

 

 

When using it as a work tote, or if you are concerned about the bottom sagging under the weight of your belongings, you can solve this by inserting the separately sold “bottom plate.”

 

▲With the bottom plate L inserted

 

[Optional Item] Bottom Plate L(310mm×140mm) ¥3,500
▶︎Product page here

 

 

As a shopping or travel bag

Recommended for outings when you have more to carry. It’s especially handy for trips where your belongings tend to increase, or for shopping on your days off.

 

 

It’s also a popular size for outings with small children, when you need to carry more essentials, making it suitable as a mother’s bag as well. The design adapts freely to the needs of whoever uses it.

 

 

 

Large but Lightweight — Why the Wide Tote Feels So Light

The appeal of the Wide Tote in pigskin HALLIE lies in its size-to-weight balance: large yet remarkably light. Despite its appearance, it is very lightweight—the bag itself weighs about 480g, roughly the same as two small apples.

 

 

Compared to a typical cowhide tote bag, there is a difference of about 1,000g. The reason for its lightness lies in the pigskin material itself, which is exceptionally light, as well as in the simple construction that preserves this lightness.

 

 

The flesh side of pigskin (the back side of the leather) sheds very little nap, so the bag is made without a lining. By making the most of the material’s strengths and keeping the number of parts to a minimum, the design remains simple yet full of intention—reflecting a dedication to lightness and to the material itself.

 

 

Soft enough to fold

In addition to being lightweight, its soft texture is part of the appeal. The leather is supple enough to fold, with a plump, pleasant feel to the touch. Thanks to its dense fiber structure, it remains durable despite its lightness. Its flexible character gives it an appearance almost like a fabric bag.

 

 

A soft, sack-like silhouette

Though crafted from leather, it feels almost like a fabric bag. With pigskin HALLIE, we’ve created a tote that blends naturally into daily life—overturning the common image of leather bags as heavy and rigid.

 

 

A fit that adapts to each person

The balance between the person and the bag when it is carried is carefully considered. The Wide Tote was designed with this perspective in mind, from the length of the handles to the overall proportions. Whether worn over the shoulder or carried by hand, it maintains a balanced look—and blends naturally with anyone.

 

　

The handles are long enough to be worn comfortably over the shoulder, regardless of gender. To prevent slipping and reduce the strain on the shoulder, the handles are crafted with a folded four-layer construction that gives them both width and thickness.

 

▲168cm / 151cm

　

Even for those with a smaller stature, the bag maintains enough distance from the floor when carried by hand. It is designed to fit comfortably, regardless of height or gender.

 

 

Aging that tells your own story

The aging process changes depending on the person who uses it. The more it is carried, the more luster develops on the leather’s surface, gradually transforming into a vintage-like character. Its look varies with the items you carry and how often you use it.

 

▲ black / Aging Image

 

▲ pink beige / Right: Aging Image

 

▲ pink beige / Aging Image

 

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HALLIE

This is REN's original pigskin. Pig skin is a material that is relatively prone to scratches and uneven coloring, and was commonly used as a backing material. However, we saw its potential in its light weight, high density, durability despite its thinness, breathability, and fabric-like suppleness. By studying the differences in density and texture of different parts of the hides, as well as the dyes used, and by developing a method that wastes as little raw hides as possible, the appeal of this material is now reaching many people.

［ Notes on Product Purchases ］
Because it is natural leather, REN makes bags without discarding the scratches, grains, and uneven coloring that are part of the leather's character. Scratches do not disappear, but the more you use the leather, the more the surface of the leather becomes shiny and the more the scratches and color irregularities become familiar.

 

External dimensions

Width 430mm x Height 280mm x Depth 80mm
Handle length 490mm

Product weight

Approx. 480g

item's stock number

1-30-11113

raw materials

pigskin

country of manufacture

Japan

 

［ About color migration and color fading]

If worn with denim, indigo-dyed or cotton clothing, the color of the clothing may transfer to the leather due to friction. Also, if the bag gets wet due to rain, sweat, or friction, the color of the leather may transfer to your clothing. Please be careful when matching the bag with bright clothing.

 

［ Storage Method ]

If not used for a long period of time, store in a well-ventilated place. Avoid storing in a humid place as it may cause mold and leather deterioration.