Eight labels and one representative style from each

The bag selection at DORS spans sculptural leather, textile frames, beaded clutches and illustrated cotton totes. This guide introduces eight labels through one representative style each, helping you find brands to explore according to the shapes, materials and details you enjoy.

Start with your usual load and how you prefer to carry it. A small bag for a phone and keys asks different things of its opening, strap and structure from a tote used throughout the day. The examples below highlight those differences; the linked brand collections show each label’s wider range.

Leather Bags for Daily Carry

WŪHAŪS

WŪHAŪS centres its leather bags on proportion, texture and construction. Founded in Singapore by Ling Ling Goh, the label is a starting point for readers drawn to sculptural shapes and minimal visible branding.

The Orbit Lightweight Black Leather Sculptural Bag pairs lamb leather with a silver ring and zip closure. DORS lists a weight of 260 g and dimensions of 24 cm wide, 12 cm high and 7.5 cm deep. Its fixed handle makes carrying comfort worth checking in person.

TOW TOW

TOW TOW combines leatherwork with digital fabrication, including colourful 3D-printed hardware across its range. The Singapore studio gives familiar bag shapes a playful character through modular details.

The Pail Series 03 can be carried as a handbag or shoulder bag. The published specifications list leather, a height of 21 cm, a diameter of 14.5 cm and a weight of 270 g. Compare the cylindrical shape with the objects you carry most often.

TOW TOW Pail Series 03. Image: DORS product gallery.

DESTI SAINT

DESTI SAINT works with colour, texture and shapes ranging from shoppers to evening clutches. Its leather shopper offers a larger format to compare with the compact bags in this group.

The Italian Leather Shopper in Champagne has an unlined interior and a zipped pouch pocket. DORS lists Italian leather and measurements of 38 cm wide, 36 cm high and 12 cm deep. Confirm the usable opening and internal space before choosing it for a particular device.

Textile and Beaded Bags

These labels put pattern and surface detail at the centre of the bag. When comparing them, look at the frame or fastening as well as the decoration, and consider how often you want to switch between carrying by hand and using a strap.

COCOONESE

COCOONESE builds its collection around handcrafted textile bags, including cotton and satin fabrics and Southeast Asian batik prints. Pattern and the shape of the frame give readers two ways to explore the label.

The Round Hard Case Bamboo Handle Bag combines a circular case with a detachable bamboo handle and a crossbody chain. Ask DORS for the internal measurements if you need to fit a particular phone or wallet, and check the fabric option on the current product page.

QUINTESSENTIAL

QUINTESSENTIAL offers clutches and handbags with beading and expressive surface patterns. Its tile-inspired designs provide a way to introduce colour and texture into an outfit through a smaller accessory.

The Peranakan Tile Wall Beaded Clutch draws on majolica tiles found on Peranakan house façades, according to the DORS description. It comes with a removable 112 cm coated iron chain. Check the closed dimensions and opening with DORS when comparing capacity.

QUINTESSENTIAL Peranakan Tile Wall Beaded Clutch. Image: DORS product gallery.

PHOTO PHACTORY

PHOTO PHACTORY brings Singapore neighbourhoods, architecture and everyday culture into a wider collection of lifestyle objects. Its bags carry that interest in place into accessories.

The Little India Bag is described as hand-beaded and part of the Neighbourhood Stories collection. Handle the beadwork with care. This design is offered on backorder on the linked page, so confirm the expected dispatch time before choosing it for a dated occasion.

Illustrated Cotton Totes

SINGLAPA

SINGLAPA creates original watercolour artwork for lifestyle goods. Its cotton totes put recognisable local subjects into an everyday format, with illustrated details that reward a closer look.

The Singapore A-Z Tote Bag includes motifs such as the Merlion and HDB flats. The current page describes a cotton tote printed with the brand’s artwork. Confirm its dimensions, closure and care instructions if these determine how you plan to use it.

SINGLAPA Singapore A-Z Tote Bag. Image: DORS product gallery.

TATSU MAKER WORKS

TATSU MAKER WORKS is a Singapore-based artisan label whose illustrated range includes familiar hawker foods and stalls. The food references give its totes a specific connection to everyday local culture.

The China Town Popiah Tote Bag uses heavy cotton canvas and includes an enclosed zip pocket. DORS publishes an overall size of 48 × 37 cm and recommends spot cleaning. The pocket is a useful detail to compare when you want smaller belongings kept together.

Check the Fit Before Choosing

Measure the items you use every day, including their cases, and compare them with the bag’s usable interior. Overall width and height alone cannot establish laptop fit: the opening, lining, seams and shape also take up space. Ask for internal measurements or try the item in the bag when possible.

For comfort, compare the empty weight, strap drop and carrying position with your usual load. Check the care guidance for the exact material and finish. A fabric or leather description alone does not establish rain protection; use any water-resistance claim only within the limits stated for that product.

Explore the DORS online store through the linked brand collections. Prices, colours and availability can change; confirm the selected variant and any dispatch timing on the product page before ordering.