Jennifer Lawrence’s Chic Liffner Tote Makes the Case for Suede Bags in the Summer
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Jennifer Lawrence was the epitome of city-girl cool when she stepped out in New York this past weekend with husband Cooke Maroney, wearing a bohemian-inspired ensemble that included a coral-hued T-shirt, a headscarf wrapped around her waist like a belt, and Heaven Mayhem‘s glossy Margaux Sunglasses. But our eyes couldn’t help but settle on another key aspect of her effortlessly tasteful look: the suede tote she was hauling around, which comes from the celebrity-magnet brand Liffner, a long-time favorite of editors and fashion insiders alike.
Lawrence’s Liffner tote of choice was the brand’s Tall Sprout Tote in black suede: a subtly slouchy, mid-sized number that’s the latest handbag to join Liffner’s Sprout collection. Currently 30 percent off on sale right now, the $486 carryall was not only able to tie together Lawrence’s elevated yet breezy summertime outfit but also allowed her to nail the ongoing suede tote bag trend.
Liffner Tall Sprout Tote in Black Suede
Price upon publish date of this article: $486
Since last fall, the suede bag trend has taken off immensely —and your favorite celebrities are already behind it: from Anya Taylor-Joy, who matched an oversized suede tote with a brown leather trench earlier this year in the perfect display of texture mixing, to Bella Hadid, who went with a suede bag that layered in some ’70s-era fringe and stud embellishments this past May. The overall recent virality of suede tote bags like Madewell‘s The Essential Bucket Tote and Coach’s Brooklyn Shoulder Bag makes it clear that the appeal extends beyond Hollywood. The latter was deemed the second hottest product for 2024’s Q3 in the Lyst Index, meaning suede handbags have been making waves for a while now, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon, with J.Law proving you can wear suede in the summertime, too.
While most of the trending suede bags we’ve seen typically feature a color palette of rich browns, chestnuts, or tans, Lawrence opted for Liffner’s Tall Sprout Tote in a uniform black suede that’s able to better mesh with an all-black wardrobe (or else let your brighter closet staples do all the talking, while making any potential stains or wear-and-tear marks look less obvious).
Along with its of-the-moment look, what makes the Tall Sprout Tote stand out is its impressive versatility— it transitions effortlessly from the office to workout classes to date nights. Spacious enough to hold a 13-inch laptop, it also includes an internal zip pocket for smaller essentials like lip glosses or your favorite mascara. A nine-inch handle drop ensures it tucks comfortably under your arm for all-day wear. While practicality is key when choosing a tote, style matters too—and this Liffner bestseller delivers on both fronts. Gold hardware adds contrast to the rich suede, while artful stitching lends an elevated, polished finish.
