Have you gone to order an L.L. Bean Boat and Tote this summer and wondered, “Why is it back-ordered for two months?” The iconic canvas bag, which has been around since 1944, experienced a surge in popularity every few years as part of the “ironic boat and tote” trend.
Here’s the gist: In lieu of your name or a monogram, you customize the tote bag with humorous, sarcastic, or pop culture-referencing phrases (often all in lowercase letters).
If you want your own, but you’re not sure where to start with customization, we’ve put together a list to proudly represent your city, neighborhood, or the spots you love the most in the Lowcountry.
If you love Charleston
- Shrimp and sunshine
- Holy City
- Saltwater Seeker
- Tide in, worries out
- CHStoday reader
Celebrate your spots
- Shem princess
- King St. queen
- Left turn locals (for the Folly natives)
- cir squad (for the Park Circle peeps)
- Summerville sweetheart
Note: A few of these are too long to fit on an official Boat and Tote, but a local shop like Fancy Trimmins may be able to help you customize without character limits.
