Madewell / 1 min read
Essential Bucket Tote: size, details, and everyday use
The Essential Bucket Tote has an upright leather body, adjustable shoulder strap and magnetic fastening. An inside pocket separates small belongings from the main compartment.
- Researched edition
- Leather · NN396
- Reference
- NN396
- Material
- Leather
- Exterior · width × height × depth
- 25.4 × 35.6 × 15.2 cm
- Approx. inches
- 10.0 × 14.0 × 6.0 in
- Carry
- Shoulder
- Closure
- Magnetic
Meet the bag
The Essential Bucket Tote has an upright leather body, adjustable shoulder strap and magnetic fastening. An inside pocket separates small belongings from the main compartment.
Size in everyday terms
The researched edition measures approximately 25.4 × 35.6 × 15.2 cm in width, height, and depth. These exterior measurements help compare proportions; the opening and usable interior will be smaller. Measure the usable interior and opening separately before ordering a fitted organizer. The selected source does not confirm the empty weight.
What to check for your routine
Check your laptop and sleeve together through the opening before relying on the brand’s laptop-fit claim. An upright bag can also make items at the bottom harder to reach.
The edition matters
This guide covers Leather · NN396, reference NN396. Other sizes and materials may have different details.
How to choose the best organizer
Choose an insert with a stable base and easy-to-reach pockets. Keep its height below the magnetic fastening so the top can close.
JennyKrafts offers an ideal organizer designed to fit the Essential Bucket Tote by Madewell perfectly, providing practical storage while preserving its original shape and functionality.

Inside your bag
Silk Bag Organizer
Keep your bag neatly arranged with this lightweight silk organizer, designed to provide support and help your bag hold its shape. Handy pockets keep everyday essentials organized and easy to find.
Personalize it with optional extras such as a top zip cover, laptop pocket, keychain, base shaper, or water bottle holder, depending on the options available for your organizer.
Custom sizing is also available—simply provide your bag model, inner base measurements, and preferred organizer height when ordering.
Listed by JennyKrafts for the Essential Bucket Tote.
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