Andy the leather tote bag, elegant, responsible, durable, French Origin Guaranteed

A small leather tote bag named Andy

Why the name Andy for this leather tote bag?

Andy like Andy Warhol, because Tine has always been passionate about this famous artist and this bag could lead to collaboration with painters later because its format was suitable for adding patterns or other things.

She wanted a tote bag that was both timeless and could also become a truly exceptional, fully personalized piece that she could then change over time.

Origin of this elegant leather tote bag.

At the beginning, a design was born after several attempts and this particular shape was Nodie's desire. To make a bag with a pleasant but modern design, and a comfortable size for carrying and a volume allowing to store a large part of the day for the Working girls.

Tote bags have survived the years and remain fashionable, as their size is highly appreciated by women, who can fit a lifetime inside. But as we all know, one bag is never big enough!

Finally, the main advantage of this type of bag is that it is suitable for all ages since its shape is typical for this type of leather bag.

A trendy tote bag designed for the city.

Every time we do trade shows, our customers all tell us, this bag is a marvel, it's the perfect bag for "Parisiennes" I quote, because it has a closure on the top of the bag which will limit access to malicious hands and what's more inside, there is a second zipped pocket to slip in for example a small wallet.

Finally, there's also another leather pocket inside to store your smartphone. This is the bag designed for public transport or crowded places.

An original leather tote bag with its amazing lining.

Then came the idea of ​​adding a lining, not in fabric as with most traditional leather bags, but rather to test denim, because Romans sur Isère is now the town where jeans are made, and more specifically the first French jeans, created by Thomas Huriez.

This is how this attractive and above all original idea will be the common thread of our brand since all our leather handbags are lined in jeans and like Louboutin shoes with their red sole, Nodie's bags stand out thanks to this unique concept of a denim lining.

After a few tests, this lining took its place in order to give a modern side to the bag while preserving its elegance and refinement.

This association gives it an intergenerational style because jeans are worn by everyone!

Combining leather and denim was already an idea that had appeared for accessories, notably the Marius card holder.

The Andy leather tote bag: a tote bag above all

Tote bag means a bag for everything, and our Andy's design is based on this bag format. You know all those bags we use in everyday life, for shopping, for example, with paper bags, or for the beach, with wicker tote bags, or lots of other examples.

The tote bag has become a classic in everyday life, so why not have a classier one in leather that you can carry around in your everyday life?

A shoulder bag and a crossbody tote bag

When Tine created this model, she quickly received feedback from her customers who often told her that this bag was great, light when empty, but when fully loaded, it could be a bit heavy and therefore painful when worn over the shoulder.

She therefore decided to add a cotton shoulder strap extension in the same color as the lining (navy blue) . This extension is available as an option and responded to demand to allow the bag to be easily worn over the shoulder when it is heavier.

A responsible and sustainable leather tote bag

With a choice of French leather and a French raw denim lining, this bag obtained the Origine France Garantie label in 2021 with a rate of around 90%

This rate confirms that between production and materials used, 90% comes from France, and in the case of Nodie's, 90% comes from the same city!!

A unique carbon footprint for an iconic tote bag

In 2023, we decided to calculate the carbon footprint of each of our products and this iconic bag from our brand ends up with a remarkable score of 6.9kg of CO2.

This corresponds to a car journey of less than 35km, proof that it is possible to manufacture in France, and to offer a bag that is both durable thanks to high-end quality materials while preserving our beautiful planet.

Another successful challenge for Nodie's, whose goal is to make elegance affordable and responsible.

A high-end handcrafted design of this tote bag.

To design this bag, our skins are carefully cut by our toolmakers using cutting templates, then Tine checks that all the parts are compliant in order to quickly assemble our mini tote bag.

Then this one is entirely manufactured in Mureils (26).

Everything is carefully prepared and then we begin coloring all the slices in order to have a high-end women's bag to obtain a high-end piece of leather goods.

Then the harmony between the man and the bag takes shape with adjusted manufacturing, know-how derived from the excellence of leather goods where each piece is assembled by a single person who will control all the design stages to result in a product entirely handcrafted with a quality worthy of luxury.

If you enjoy sewing and the steps involved in designing the Andy tote bag, we regularly feature content on our Instagram stories or in our social media videos showcasing this French leatherwork expertise.

A timeless, high-end leather tote bag.

Since 2021, this bag has endured for years and remains Nodie's bestseller. Plus, with colors that change seasonally every year, you can switch up your style while keeping your favorite bag with you.

A unique personalized tote bag.

For those who want a fully personalized bag, this is possible since Nodie's has been collaborating with Arnaud Journou for several years and has produced a personalized pop art series.

Nothing could be simpler: You contact us and tell us the theme you want and Arnaud Journou will take care of painting a picture entirely based on the chosen theme and which will be unique.

So if you want to give a unique, choice, collector's gift, don't hesitate.

Elodie Gossuin, former Miss Europe, for example, had asked for a bag for a woman in a hurry and the artist designed a magnificent pattern for her collector's bag that she regularly carries with her.

Andy will never leave you indifferent, so it's time to discover it among our collection of handbags.