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The Totême T-Lock: clutches, shoulder bags, top handles and the clasp itself

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The Totême T-Lock: clutches, shoulder bags, top handles and the clasp itself

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The T-Lock is a metal T that turns through a slot to close a flap, and it is the nearest thing Totême has to a logo. The house has built a family around it: the T-Lock clutch in mini and full sizes, the shoulder bag, the crossbody, the top handle, the satchel, the wallet and cardholder, in smooth, grained, suede, croco-, lizard-, python- and ostrich-embossed leather, rope, woven leather, pony hair-effect and canvas. 72 T-Lock pieces on Luxury Shoes , $580 to $2,470, median $1,850. This page is the clasp, the shapes, the leathers and the sizes.

Key facts

  • 72 T-Lock pieces on Luxury Shoes , $580 to $2,470, median $1,850
  • Shapes: mini bags/clutch-bags/" class="cvx-al cvx-al--category">clutch, clutch, shoulder bag, crossbody, top handle, satchel, wallet, cardholder
  • Finishes: smooth and grained leather, suede, naplack, palmellato patent, croco, lizard, python and ostrich embossing, rope, woven leather, pony hair-effect, canvas
  • Hardware: gold-tone on most, silver-tone on some; the clasp turns through a slot and sits flush
  • Made in Italy, lined in microsuede, with a detachable strap on the shoulder and top-handle styles
  • Dimensions and handle drops on every Luxury Handbags listing, from the brand’s own size guide

The clasp

A metal T on the flap turns a quarter through a slot on the body and locks flush. It is the whole design language of the line: no logo, no chain, one gesture. On a genuine bag the T sits tight and the metal is engraved; the real vs fake page covers the rest.

The clutches

The mini T-Lock clutch is the evening size, in leather, suede, rope, paisley, python-embossed and pony hair-effect; the full T-Lock clutch adds room for a phone and a card case and comes in the same finishes plus canvas and woven leather. Both are carried under the arm and the full size has a strap on some versions.

The shoulder bags and crossbodies

The T-Lock shoulder bag in grained and smooth leather is the everyday piece, with a detachable, adjustable strap; the crossbody is the smaller one in grained patent and ostrich-embossed leather. Both take a phone, a wallet and keys.

The top handles and the satchel

The T-Lock top handle in leather, suede, rope, woven leather and pony hair-effect is the structured day bag with a detachable strap; the T-Lock satchel is the largest, in calf leather with a top handle and strap, and takes a 13-inch laptop.

Sizing

The brand states width, height and depth on each page and Luxury Handbags prints them. The mini clutches are about 18 cm wide, the clutches 24 to 26, the shoulder bags 35 wide by 15 high, the top handles 35 by 17 and the satchel 40 by 26.

The pieces on Luxury Handbags now

1. T-Lock croco-embossed wallet black, $580

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

2. T-Lock leather wallet black, $580

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

3. T-Lock palmellato-patent wallet in Off-white, $820

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in off-white.

4. Mini T-Lock leather clutch in Bark, $1,040

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

5. Mini T-Lock leather clutch in Black, $1,040

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

6. Mini T-Lock leather clutch in Camel, $1,040

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

7. Mini T-Lock leather clutch in Champagne, $1,040

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

8. Mini T-Lock naplack clutch in Black, $1,040

Made from 100% cow leather, lining: 60% polyurethane, 40% polyamide, made in Italy, shown in black.

9. T-Lock grained-leather clutch black, $1,172

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

10. T-Lock grained-leather clutch tan, $1,172

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

11. T-Lock leather clutch bark, $1,172

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

12. T-Lock leather clutch black, $1,172

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

13. T-Lock leather clutch camel, $1,172

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

14. T-Lock leather clutch fawn, $1,172

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

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

A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.

16. Mini T-Lock frayed satin clutch in Black, $1,180

Made from 72% viscose, 28% silk, shown in black.

“Our longstanding Signatures are unmistakably TOTEME: they have a classic expression and a clear purpose in our wardrobe. Whether it is a tank, trench or flip-flop, we strive to make the best wardrobe archetypes by tweaking and perfecting them over time through improved materials and manufacturing techniques,” the house writes on its sustainability page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Totême T-Lock?

The twist clasp on the house’s bags: a metal T that turns through a slot to close the flap. It names the clutch, shoulder bag, crossbody, top handle and satchel that carry it.

How much is a T-Lock clutch?

The T-Lock pieces run $580 to $2,470 on Luxury Shoes , median $1,850; the mini clutches are the entry point.

Which T-Lock fits a laptop?

The satchel, by the brand’s dimensions. The shoulder bags and top handles take a phone, wallet and book.

Is the strap detachable?

On the shoulder bags, crossbodies and top handles, yes, and adjustable; the brand notes that the clasp on the strap should face inwards.

Which leather lasts best?

Grained calf for daily wear, smooth for the evening, suede for the softest look with the most care.

Where is it made?

Italy, stated on every current page.

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Every Totême page by Luxury Shoes ’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks: 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, Belted tote, Shoe guide, Boots, Flip flops, Sneakers, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory.

Sources and method

Checked on 18 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Luxury Shoes . 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 Luxury Shoes ’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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