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When in New York, schlepp like a New Yorker.
Julia Roberts visited the Big Apple last week, keeping it casual in jeans, ballet flats and a cashmere striped polo for an outing on Wednesday.
And a day earlier, the Hollywood icon rocked a monochromatic look featuring dark-wash denim paired with a sweater and blouse. Yet in both sightings, Roberts was carrying what’s become the A-list functional accessory: Alex Mill’s Perfect Weekday Tote.
The canvas style is a chic update to the boat ‘n tote trend, and has also been spotted on the arms of stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Mariska Hargitay, Jenna Lyons and Kaia Gerber.
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While the “Notting Hill” actress carried the Golden Khaki shade sans customization, it comes in a dozen colors and can be optionally personalized with up to three letters for a monogrammed bag.
Unlike many canvas totes, the 100% cotton Alex Mill The Perfect Weekday Tote has a zip pocket, interior compartment and sturdy closure snaps. The Perfect Totes come in four size options, from Mini to Weekend, plus collector’s editions that feature New York City boroughs and more designs.
The “Pretty Woman” star kept a low profile, but her bag is instantly recognizable. BrosNYC / BACKGRID
While Paltrow and Gerber both customized their Alex Mill totes with their initials, Hargitay famously carried a blue and orange tote with NYC emblazoned on it after the Knicks’ historic championship win.
Shoppers also rate it highly, with many calling it “perfect.”
Gwyneth Paltrow in Los Angeles earlier this year with her Alex Mill custom tote. BACKGRID
“It’s roomy enough for all the essentials, plus some extras!” reads one of the many five-star reviews. “The quality is superb — I love the weight of the canvas, all the snap details on the inside, and the length of the handles. I feel so casual and chic ‘toting’ my tote across the city.”
Alex Mill is a New York-based company that offers a range clothing and accessories, in addition to its best-selling totes. Originally launched as a store on Elizabeth Street in 2012, owner Alex Drexler partnered with his father — business giant Mickey Drexler, the founder of Madewell and Old Navy — to create a classic American line stars can’t get enough of.
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