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Totême suede: the belted tote, the T-Lock, the boots and the suede shirt

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Totême suede: the belted tote, the T-Lock, the boots and the suede shirt

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Suede is the underside of the hide, buffed to a nap, and Totême uses it for its softest bags, a run of boots and a few shirts. Everything here links to the Totême collection at Coveti, the wider designer bags edit and the belted tote guide. The belted suede tote is the best known, made in Italy from supple cow suede that the brand says drapes naturally next to the body, in small, medium and the original size; the same suede makes the belted bucket bag, the T-Lock top handle and the T-Lock clutch. In shoes there are ankle, Chelsea and city boots, ballerinas, kitten pumps, mules, sandals and the Flex sneaker. In clothing, a soft suede shirt and overshirt cut from lamb. 42 suede pieces on Coveti, $520 to $3,108, median $1,360. This page is what each is, and how suede wears.

Key facts

  • 42 suede pieces on Coveti, $520 to $3,108, median $1,360
  • Belted suede tote, small and medium: cow suede, adjustable strap, small clasp, slip pockets, made in Italy; medium 25 x 29 cm, 23 cm base
  • T-Lock suede top handle: 35 x 17 cm, detachable adjustable strap, silver-tone twist lock, made in Italy
  • Soft suede shirt and overshirt: 100% lamb leather, paneled straight line, buttons at placket and cuffs
  • Flex suede sneakers: unlined suede, rubber sole, extra set of laces
  • Brand care line: natural suede may transfer colour when wet; brush gently with a suede brush

The belted suede tote

The tote is open at the top with a belt across the front, the idea behind the belted tote page, and the suede is soft enough that the bag folds against the body when it is light and stands when it is full. The small and medium sizes have an adjustable strap and a small clasp; the original has a resin-coated interior with two slip pockets. Black, brown and espresso are the core shades.

The T-Lock and the bucket

The T-Lock suede top handle is the house signature bag in suede: refined lines, soft curves, carried under the arm, by the handle, on the detachable strap. There is a T-Lock suede satchel and a T-Lock suede clutch in brown and tobacco. The belted bucket bag in black and brown suede is the casual one.

The shoes

The suede boots cover every height: slim and soft ankle boots, a zipped Chelsea, a suede city boot and the suede mid-heel. The slip and minimalist ballerinas are the flats; the sharp kitten pump and the contour mule are the heels. The T-bar sandal and the platform sandal are on the sandals page, and the Flex sneaker, unlined so it bends with the foot, on the sneaker page.

The suede shirt

The soft suede shirt is lamb, buttersoft per the brand, cut in panels to a straight line with buttons at the front and cuffs. The brand layers it over a tank in summer and over a turtleneck in winter. The overshirt in bark is the heavier jacket version. Both are statement pieces at the top of the range; treat them as jackets.

Living with suede

Suede is more forgiving than people think about dust and less forgiving about water. Spray bags and shoes with a suede protector before the first wear, brush them with a suede brush after, and let them dry naturally away from heat if they get caught in rain. Natural suede can transfer colour when it is damp, so keep a dark bag off a pale coat in wet weather. Clothing in suede goes to a leather specialist, never a standard dry cleaner.

The pieces on Coveti now

1. Thin suede belt in Black, $520

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in black.

2. Flex suede sneakers in Copper, $680

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in copper.

3. Flex suede sneakers in Stone, $680

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in stone.

4. Flex suede sneakers in Umber, $680

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in umber.

5. T-bar suede sandals in Black, $790

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in black.

6. T-bar suede sandals in Desert, $790

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in desert.

7. Slip suede ballerinas in Black, $840

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in black.

8. Suede mid-heel boots black, $857

An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in black suede.

9. Minimalist suede ballerinas in Black, $880

Made from 100% sheep leather, shown in black.

10. Sharp suede kitten pumps in Black, $1,060

Made from 100% sheep leather, shown in black.

11. Contour suede mules in Black, $1,110

Made from 100% sheep leather, made in Italy, shown in black.

12. T-Lock suede clutch espresso, $1,172

An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in espresso.

13. Slim suede ankle boots in Black, $1,200

Made from 100% sheep leather, shown in black.

14. Belted suede tote granite, $1,247

An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in granite.

15. Belted suede tote tan, $1,247

An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in tan.

16. Soft suede ankle boots in Black, $1,250

Made from 100% sheep leather, made in Italy, shown in black.

Side by side

Piece Price on Coveti Composition (brand) Made in
Thin suede belt in Black $520 100% cow leather Italy
Flex suede sneakers in Copper $680 100% cow leather Sweden
Flex suede sneakers in Stone $680 100% cow leather Sweden
Flex suede sneakers in Umber $680 100% cow leather Sweden
T-bar suede sandals in Black $790 100% cow leather Sweden
T-bar suede sandals in Desert $790 100% cow leather Sweden
Slip suede ballerinas in Black $840 100% cow leather Italy
Suede mid-heel boots black $857 Not published by the house Sweden
Minimalist suede ballerinas in Black $880 100% sheep leather Sweden
Sharp suede kitten pumps in Black $1,060 100% sheep leather Sweden
Contour suede mules in Black $1,110 100% sheep leather Italy
T-Lock suede clutch espresso $1,172 Not published by the house Sweden

Buying it around the world

Searches for the house name run to about 150,000 a month worldwide. The United States is the largest market at roughly a quarter of them, then the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and France, with smaller, steady interest from the Gulf. Coveti ships the pieces on this page worldwide with express delivery, duties shown at checkout, and the same authenticity check before dispatch wherever the order is going. In the UK, searches for the suede bag climb from about 40 a month in May to about 170 in September.

“TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style,” the house writes on toteme.com. “With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, we create emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape.”

Frequently asked questions

Is the Totême belted suede tote made in Italy?

Yes, per the brand, in cow suede.

How much is the Totême suede tote?

Suede pieces run $520 to $3,108 on Coveti; the belted totes sit between about $1,250 and $1,700.

Does Totême suede get ruined in the rain?

It marks if it soaks through. Spray it before the first wear, avoid heavy rain, and let it dry naturally if it gets wet.

Can suede transfer colour?

Yes. The brand notes that natural suede may transfer colour when wet and damp, so dark suede next to pale fabric wants care.

What is the Totême suede shirt made of?

100% lamb leather suede, per the brand, with buttons at the placket and cuffs.

How do I clean a suede bag?

Brush it gently with a suede brush, in one direction. For marks use a suede eraser; for anything bigger, a leather specialist.

Read next

Belted tote Bucket bag Leather Materials and care

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Every Totême guide on Coveti: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Totême, The edit, Who is Totême?, History timeline, Size guide, Shoe size guide, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs The Row, vs Khaite, Capsule wardrobe, The Signatures, Fall winter 2026, Spring summer 2026, Coats, Scarf jackets and coats, Jackets and blazers, Shearling, Knitwear, Dresses, Trousers, Jeans and denim, Skirts, Tops and shirts, Swim and beachwear, Leather, Bag guide, T-Lock bags, Belted tote, Shoe guide, Boots, Flip flops, Sneakers, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory, Belts, Hats and gloves, Wallets and cardholders, Accessories guide, Gift guide, Trench coat, Country and quilted jackets, Slouch waist dress, Twisted seam jeans, Cardigans, Parachute pieces, Pyjamas and silk sets, How to pronounce it, Pre-Spring 2027 edit, Puffer jacket, Car coat and peacoat, Clutch bags, Heels, mules and loafers, Cherry red, Bucket bag, Sandals, Tank tops and t-shirts, Croc-embossed leather, Pony hair and leopard.

Sources and method

Checked on 7 November 2026 by Coveti Editorial, the Coveti fashion desk. Product facts, the compositions, care lines, dimensions, heel heights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ biography and the house history come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above; the size scales are the brand’s own. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.

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Coveti Editorial is the in-house fashion desk at Coveti, the London-based luxury fashion marketplace. The team writes our designer guides, brand profiles and buying advice from the collections our contracted boutiques carry: more than 500 boutiques across eight cities. Every guide is checked against the designer's own information before it is published.

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