The Everyday Leather Tote That Fits Everything: Meet MATEO

More than an everyday tote

When we designed MATEO, we wanted to create an everyday leather tote bag that felt equally at home on the morning commute, at a long lunch, or packed for a weekend away. Spacious enough to carry the essentials, yet considered in every detail, MATEO is designed to move effortlessly with you throughout the day. Below we run through what fits inside, and the thoughtful design details that make it different.

What fits inside MATEO, our everyday leather tote?

Most importantly, MATEO fits most 14-inch laptops, making it an ideal companion for workdays, weekends, travel, and everything in between. For added protection, pair MATEO with CLEO, our leather laptop sleeve, designed to fit perfectly inside and available in Butter, Fig and Chocolate.

Available in Black, Chocolate and Fig, MATEO comfortably carries your laptop, reusable water bottle, lunch container and notebook, with room to spare for the essentials that come along for the ride: your wallet, sunglasses, phone, keys, AirPods, a light knit or even your gym clothes. The beauty of MATEO is that it adapts to your day. Whether you're commuting to the office, browsing a weekend market, boarding a flight or heading straight from work to dinner, our everyday leather tote carries everything you need without ever feeling oversized.

Designed for work, weekend, and travel

One of our favourite details is MATEO's expandable side wings. Folded in, MATEO takes on a more structured, refined silhouette with a distinctly '90s-inspired feel. It's polished and architectural, perfect for the office or evenings out.

Fold the wings out and the bag opens up to accommodate more, creating a softer, more relaxed silhouette without losing its balance or proportions. Rather than being two different bags, MATEO adapts to whatever your day requires.

The details that make MATEO an everyday leather tote

An internal pocket and integrated O-ring

Inside, a slip pocket keeps smaller essentials within easy reach, while an integrated O-ring gives your keys a dedicated place to live. Pair it with our LOLITA leather key ring, available in Fig, Butter and Chocolate, for an effortless way to keep your keys exactly where you need them.

A concealed handle clasp

A discreet leather clasp keeps the handles neatly together when desired, adding another considered detail to the silhouette. If you prefer a more relaxed look, you can unfasten the clasp and slide it out of the way.

Continuous leather handles

Unlike many tote bags constructed from joined leather strips, MATEO features continuous leather handles that run uninterrupted. It's a subtle detail, but one that speaks to both craftsmanship and longevity, while creating a cleaner, more refined appearance.

A reinforced leather base

The structured leather base helps MATEO retain its shape over time while providing durability for everyday use.

Finished with our signature blind emboss, it's a subtle detail you'll notice every time you set the bag down.

Designed for years to come

Like every SIÉ STUDIO piece, MATEO is crafted from Australian leather and made with longevity in mind.

Rather than following seasons, it's designed to become part of your everyday, carried to work, weekends away, airport lounges and everywhere in between.

To learn more about the philosophy behind SIÉ STUDIO, explore our About page, or discover our commitment to thoughtful materials and responsible craftsmanship on our Responsibility page.