Journal

A note on pricing
A note on pricing
An update from us. On the 7th of July, 2026, prices across the Late to Work collection will increase, with adjustments falling between 3–10%. Since the beginning, we've wanted to... Read more...
What your bag says about your relationship to work
What your bag says about your relationship to work
It's Monday morning and you’re navigating a packed commute with a tote bag carrying a laptop, a lunchbox, a gym kit, and the structural dignity of someone who has made... Read more...
A Considered Canopy: The Willow Bag
A Considered Canopy: The Willow Bag
Most bags make a single choice and commit to it. The Willow Bag makes several, simultaneously, and the result is something that takes a moment to fully read. That was... Read more...
A moment of delight: The Kite Bag, Luxe
A moment of delight: The Kite Bag, Luxe
The Kite Bag has been a cornerstone piece for us and our community for a while now. Designed to keep up. To move through the city with ease. To be... Read more...
A glance between strangers: The Fromont Bag
A glance between strangers: The Fromont Bag
Smaller bags are often dismissed as impractical. Too limiting. Too considered. Designed more for how they look than how they’re used. But there’s another way to think about scale. Not... Read more...
A never-ending adventure: The Amari Backpack
A never-ending adventure: The Amari Backpack
Amari started with a decision. As we thought about the next phase of Late to Work, it became clear that moving forward meant raising the bar across everything. Quality, detail,... Read more...
The case for fewer, better bags
The case for fewer, better bags
After a certain point, accumulation stops feeling indulgent and starts feeling inefficient. Not because anything is particularly wrong, but because every decision begins to take longer than it should. The... Read more...
The imperfect tote
The imperfect tote
All stock is now gone. Thank you for helping us reduce waste and give these bags a home 🖤 Meet the imperfect tote. We originally designed this denim tote as... Read more...
Your university style guide for long days on campus
Your university style guide for long days on campus
University style has always had a split personality. There’s the cliché version: trend churn, “first-day fits”, outfits that photograph well but rarely survive a full day of lectures, libraries, and... Read more...
A reset, not a reinvention: caring for what you already own
A reset, not a reinvention: caring for what you already own
January has a particular energy. Not the loud kind, but a quieter pull towards order. Fewer impulses. Fewer promises. More intention. In fashion, that often shows up as a desire... Read more...
A Study in Softness: The Sage Leather Crossbody Bag
A Study in Softness: The Sage Leather Crossbody Bag
There are shapes you only notice when you slow down. The long sweep of wild grass, the soft curl of petals, the quiet weight of dew gathering at the very... Read more...
The effortless guide to caring for your leather bag
The effortless guide to caring for your leather bag
A good leather bag can last for years, but many people overcomplicate how to care for one. Google the topic and you’ll find endless routines, specialised cleaners, and a lot... Read more...
Types of leather for bags: Why cow leather lasts longer than calf leather
Types of leather for bags: Why cow leather lasts longer than calf leather
When you’re buying a leather bag, the material isn’t just a small detail, it shapes how your bag will look, feel, and age. Calf leather, with its soft and silky... Read more...