Why You Need a Brandon Blackwood ESR Tote – NOW.

Brandon Blackwood released his ESR tote in the summer of 2020, and the popularity and demand for the bag has not slowed down. Blackwood announced his final drop (seriously, it’s the last one this time) of the ESR tote on March 26th – preorders close on March 29th, 2021! Get one while you can!!

The ESR tote is a small bag with a big message. Each 7″x 6″ tote showcases the words, “END SYSTEMIC RACISM” in silver or golden brass hardware. Starting from only $80.00 USD a pop, and with a portion of profits going towards the cause, there is very little reason not to get one.

Given the political climate and “race wars” that blew up in 2020 (and are ongoing, and seeming to take turns swinging at every minority group in 2021), Blackwood’s ESR totes are an ingenious way to spread a message through an unexpected channel – handbags. In a world where fashionistas and handbag addicts love to flex ‘logomania’, the ESR tote is an honest and welcome surprise.

As a handbag-lover, I find myself much more drawn to carrying my ESR tote than any of my other bags. If I can carry an accessory that will help contribute to the greater good, I will. I would rather spread the message “END SYSTEMIC RACISM” than “LV LV LV” – wouldn’t you??

The ESR Tote is Iconic. Timeless. A Part of Fashion History.

I truly believe that Brandon Blackwood’s ESR tote is iconic, timeless and will become a part of fashion history. This bag will forever earmark this point in time that impacted the BIPOC community, and the way that Brandon Blackwood New York was able to leverage fashion to make an impact. The fact that it is a limited release makes it even more iconic, and solidifies it’s definite spot in fashion history – not to mention the ESR tote has already been showcased in a museum in New York!

The classic design of the bag, and the ever-important message also makes the ESR tote absolutely timeless. The message ‘END SYSTEMIC RACISM’ is not a fad or a trend, and a mini tote bag will never go out of style. I foresee myself wearing my ESR totes for years to come, with the hope that systemic racism will truly come to an end some day soon. These are definite forever pieces in any handbag collection!

My picks from Brandon Blackwood’s latest ESR Tote Drop

Blackwood has released his final drop of the ESR tote in 37 different colours and materials. Pre-order closes on March 29th, 2021. Order yours now! Below are my top picks. I’ve ordered the waxed denim for myself, and couldn’t help put snag a couple more as gifts.