Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote vs Triangle Shoulder Bag
Both are Portland Leather Goods bags with the same 4.9 rating, but they serve different jobs. The Triangle Shoulder Bag is the better pick for a compact everyday purse; the Large Lola is the better pick if you carry a laptop or a lot of gear. The Triangle's lowest recent price was $85.00 on November 2, 2026, against a high of $160.00 on November 1, 2026; no current price was given for the Large Lola.
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Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote
4.9Choose the Large Lola if you need to carry a 15" laptop, a book or a water bottle and want a bag that converts between shoulder and crossbody wear.
Pros
- Fits a 15" laptop and still zips
- Three orientation options, including a tall North/South cut
- Adjustable crossbody strap with swivel clasps
- Full grain leather with stitched double-layered handles
- 4.9 from 4,191 ratings
Cons
- Few compartments for organizing
- Some bags arrived discolored or scratched
- Shoulder straps can feel awkward
What separates them
| Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote | Triangle Shoulder Bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and capacity | Tote-sized; Oversized East/West fits a 15" laptop plus cables and wallet | 10.5 W x 6 H x 3 D inches; holds phone, wallet, keys, small essentials |
| Laptop fit | Fits a 15" laptop in the Oversized East/West orientation | No laptop fit |
| Carry style | Double-layered leather handles plus adjustable crossbody strap, 39 to 48 inches | Wide shoulder strap with 9-inch drop; crossbody only with a separate adjustable strap |
| Lining | Unlined, natural suede side of the hide | Textile lining |
| Pockets | Phone-sized exterior and interior pockets; buyers say few compartments | Full exterior phone pocket plus one interior pocket |
| Structure | Overlapping panels hold shape but leather is soft and squishy | Compact structured shape that keeps its form |
| Weight and bulk |
Price history
$160.00$85.00
- Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote: lowest $148.40 on Oct 29.
- Triangle Shoulder Bag: lowest $85.00 on Nov 2.
Prices at every store
Triangle Shoulder Bag
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
- Bigbcomp | Lifestyle EssentialsCheck price at Bigbcomp | Lifestyle Essentials
- Portland LeatherCheck price at Portland Leather
Specs compared
| Spec | Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote | Triangle Shoulder Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Lining | unlined | textile |
| Strap length | 39 to 48 inches | — |
| Laptop fit | 15" laptop | — |
| Orientation options | North/South, East/West, Oversized East/West | — |
| Carrying handles | double-layered leather | — |
| Leather type | Full Grain | — |
| Exterior pockets | phone-sized | — |
| Interior pockets | phone-sized | — |
| Height | — | 16 cm |
| Length | — | 28 cm |
What reviewers say
Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote
Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 and mostly praise the leather, construction and size. Complaints center on condition on arrival and limited interior organization.
Pros
- Sturdy build with classic lines
- Fits a 13-inch laptop plus pouches and a folder and still zips
- Soft, squishy leather that holds its shape
- Hands-free carry from the long shoulder straps and crossbody strap
Cons
- Arrived discolored or scratched for some buyers
- Not many compartments for organizing
- Shoulder straps can feel a little awkward
Triangle Shoulder Bag
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 7,050 ratings, owners largely praise the leather, the phone pocket and the comfortable strap. Complaints tend to center on size and the fixed strap length.
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for carrying a laptop?
- The Large Lola. Its Oversized East/West orientation fits a 15" laptop plus cables and a wallet. The Triangle is 10.5 by 6 by 3 inches and has no laptop fit.
- Which is better as an everyday purse?
- The Triangle Shoulder Bag. It is small, light and has a phone pocket plus an interior pocket. The Large Lola is a tote built for heavier loads.
- Is the Triangle worth the extra over the Lola?
- They are different bags, not upgrades. The Triangle's lowest recent price was $85.00 on November 2, 2026, up from a $160.00 high on November 1, 2026. No current Large Lola price was given, so compare live prices before deciding.
- Which holds its shape better?
- The Triangle, which is a small structured shoulder bag. The Large Lola uses overlapping panels for structure but the leather is soft and squishy, so it slouches when partly empty.
- Can the Triangle be worn crossbody?
- Only with a separate adjustable strap. It ships with a shoulder strap with a 9-inch drop. The Large Lola includes an adjustable crossbody strap from 39 to 48 inches.
- Which has more pockets?
- Close. The Triangle has a full exterior phone pocket and one interior pocket. The Large Lola has phone-sized exterior and interior pockets, but buyers say it lacks compartments for organizing.
