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The Zip-Top Medium Transport Leather Tote video
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The Zip-Top Medium Transport Leather Tote

Madewell

Current Price $124.97
33% off.
Comparable value $188.00
Color
Color: True Black
One Size
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Details & care

What goes into this zippered version of our best-selling Medium Transport Tote? Here it is by the numbers: two pieces of fine leather are used for the body. Two ways to carry: with the top handles or the detachable shoulder strap. One exterior pocket for those things you have to grab fast. One interior side zip pocket to keep your keys, phone and wallet at the ready. And, 24: the number of hours in a day that this bag looks cool. How often you'll reach for it? 500 gazillion times.

  • Top zip closure
  • Top carry handles; removable, adjustable shoulder strap
  • Exterior zip pocket
  • Interior zip pocket
  • Leather
  • Imported
  • One or more major components use at least 50% leather sourced from a tannery that has achieved a Leather Working Group Gold rating for energy use, waste production and water treatment
  • Item #5907519
  • Core Product ID 333335NUQZ

Size info

  • 11"W x 12"H x 6"D. (Interior capacity: medium.)
  • 8 ½" strap drop; 14" - 19 ½" shoulder strap drop.
  • 1.6 lb.

Shipping & returns

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Eligible Rack purchases made between 10/5/26 and 12/24/26 can be returned by 1/18/27 or 40 days after purchase—whichever is later. Online purchases: eligible items can be returned by mail or to a Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. Store purchases: eligible items can be returned to a Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. All returns are subject to our return policy terms.

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Reviews

(532)5324.4 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Sept 6, 2024

Excellent Quality Leather Tote

I purchased the black zip top medium transport tote. In black. I have previously purchased several of Madewell’s totes in English saddle color. They are still in excellent shape. With a little care conditioner, cleaner and water/stain repellant spray mine still look almost brand new! This one has quite a bit of room. Love the front pocket. I also purchased the small zip transport tote. When I first saw it I thought ok, looks kind of small. However with outside pocket and inside pockets there’s still a lot of room to carry daily items. Not a tablet but everyday go to items. And, still a little more room.
ZipTop
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Most helpful critical review

Sept 27, 2024

Cheap leather junk. Beware all the paid reviews.

Cheap, cheap, cheap. I read about this tote in an online blog and promptly ordered it as a stylish upgrade from a backpack for an upcoming trip to Italy. I took it on a single flight beforehand and it is so scratched up and mauled looking that it looks like I have had it for ten years. The leather is very attractive but clearly cheap as heck. Buyer beware I was also misled by all the positive reviews, which on closer reading were 90% paid reviews. I'm very disappointed in the Rack for even carry this item and have no hesitation in returning this (now beat up) piece of junk.
travel4b
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Sept 27, 2024

Cheap leather junk. Beware all the paid reviews.

Cheap, cheap, cheap. I read about this tote in an online blog and promptly ordered it as a stylish upgrade from a backpack for an upcoming trip to Italy. I took it on a single flight beforehand and it is so scratched up and mauled looking that it looks like I have had it for ten years. The leather is very attractive but clearly cheap as heck. Buyer beware I was also misled by all the positive reviews, which on closer reading were 90% paid reviews. I'm very disappointed in the Rack for even carry this item and have no hesitation in returning this (now beat up) piece of junk.
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travel4b
24found this helpful
Apr 5, 2025

Great bag buy heavy

This was everything I was looking for in a tote. Beautiful, durable, perfect size, and zip closure. But…it was heavy. And by the time you load it up with your stuff, even heavier. I wanted to love it so much but had to return it.
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Ms.Kay
Size purchased:
One Size
4found this helpful
Sept 6, 2024

Excellent Quality Leather Tote

I purchased the black zip top medium transport tote. In black. I have previously purchased several of Madewell’s totes in English saddle color. They are still in excellent shape. With a little care conditioner, cleaner and water/stain repellant spray mine still look almost brand new! This one has quite a bit of room. Love the front pocket. I also purchased the small zip transport tote. When I first saw it I thought ok, looks kind of small. However with outside pocket and inside pockets there’s still a lot of room to carry daily items. Not a tablet but everyday go to items. And, still a little more room.
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ZipTop
Size purchased:
One Size
Color:
TRUE BLACK
4found this helpful
Oct 4, 2024

Great for travel!

Great travel bag! Used as a handbag, but packed in so much more. The bag was a champ with rainy weather!
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wmwitte
2found this helpful
Oct 17, 2026

Beautiful Bag, but Disappointing Quality

I absolutely loved this bag. It was a gift, and the size and style were perfect. Unfortunately, I had to return it because the black dye was transferring onto my light-colored clothing. It ruined my white jeans and a light-colored silk shirt. I even took the shirt to the dry cleaners, but they were unable to remove the stains. For a bag at this price point, I would have expected better quality control. It makes me question whether the leather was properly treated and tested for colorfastness. It’s a shame because I really loved the bag, but I couldn’t justify keeping something that was damaging my clothes.
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EverydayShopper
May 2, 2026

nice bag!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] light but big enough to hold all you need for work or school, tablet, water bottle, makeup bag etc.
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NYQB
Nov 14, 2025

Great quality bag

I bought this to travel with in case I needed extra room if my carryon was full. This is the perfect size not too big and not small , it would be considered a personal item. It can fit all of my makeup, toiletries , iPad, iPhone and the large pocket in front is great to slide my boarding pass and passport in for easy access. It also has a zippered pocket inside and the top of the tote has a full zipper. I highly recommend this bag.
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Bonaire1!
Size purchased:
One Size
Color:
TRUE BLACK
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Nov 7, 2025

My favorite bag

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using this bag for 2 years and it is the perfect size. I get compliments on it and find myself reaching for it all the time. I wish I also had it in a chocolate brown or Navy color so that I could use this exact shape with every outfit. It is the perfect size for all my things without being too heavy.
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Elizabeth
Apr 22, 2025

Practical and stylish

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Happy to purchase this on sale, great wardrobe staple On the smaller size for a tote but big enough to use as an everyday handbag. Leather smells amazing. Slightly concerned about it being unlined incase dye transfers to contents bit so far so good
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Bethrose
Apr 1, 2025

Perfect work bag!

Comfortable shoulder strap and hand straps, looks great, zips and fits a laptop with my other daily stuff.
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UWS working girl
Color:
Black
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Mar 31, 2025

Great bag

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so glad i was able to get this bag in black before it sold out. It’s a great classic bag leather bag that goes with anything, will last, and it’s a great size for everyday.
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anel
Feb 22, 2025

Perfect size everyday bag

Nice bag, zip keeps things secure. Comes with good size straps plus an additional long strap if needed. Good quality leather. I got the brown one which is easy to match.
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Rubinab
Size purchased:
Medium
Width purchased:
Idk
Color:
Brown
Height:
Na
Weight:
Na
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