Katie Holmes Keeps Wearing This Genius Bag From a Mall Brand You Probably Shop At

Celebrities have endless access to fashion (my dream!), but they don’t always wear the most expensive pieces in the world (which every fashion editor’s favorite thing to discover). So when I see an A-lister in something that’s, well, relatively affordable, I feel like I just won the lottery. While we may put celebs on a grand pedestal, they can be just as down to earth as us sometimes — like when they’re carrying a practical $178 leather bag from a mall brand you probably pass by every day. Yes, I’m serious. 

Said person carrying said $178 bag? Katie Holmes, a down-to-earth fashion queen who makes sweats look cool and a mall brand bag look luxe. But we’ll get to the latter in a second. The actress has been walking around New York City nonstop, something she always does, wearing a mix of easy-going denim looks and cozy sweat sets that aren’t just for the house. And while all the outfits were different, one facet of many recent looks remained the same: a Madewell bucket bag that’s ideal for schlepping things. But, practicality aside, it also looks incredibly timeless and expensive, though it can be yours for less than $200. 

Madewell is a mall brand that counts many A-listers as fans, but oftentimes, the exact piece they wore is already out of stock by the time we make this discovery. But, this isn't the case with Holmes’ roomy shoulder bag that I will be carrying around nonstop. If you follow the actress’ styles as closely as I do, you probably already know that she’s keen on XXL bags; in fact, she even inspired me, a usual small bag-wearer, to test out larger styles. To no one’s surprise, I’ve been carrying big bags ever since. Bag size definitely matters, especially when you live in NYC — what you haul around can increase exponentially with every step thanks to so many stores along the way. (The shopping possibilities are truly endless!)

The roomy Holmes-worn tote, which is big enough to hold a 15-inch laptop, plus a water bottle, phone, wallet, and keys, is made from a buttery leather that looks so luxe. It’s clearly practical thanks to its size, but it also has an interior pocket for extra storage as well as a magnetic closure and an adjustable shoulder strap — all essential. Customers, in addition to Holmes, are big fans, with many reviews calling it “the perfect bag.” 

“The design of this bag is really good, it effortlessly combines fashion and function,” one shopper wrote. ”The weight distribution is well-balanced, so it never feels too heavy even when fully loaded.” What’s more is that 2,000-plus customers have added this particular style to their cart in the past week, according to Madewell — so, it’s clearly an in-demand buy. 

This bag is everything you want it to be, and more. It’s an errand-running tote, a work bag, and date night do-it-all. Shop it below before it sells out.