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Unisphere Tote Bag
Screen-printed Unisphere logoGraphic of the Unisphere landmark printed on the front.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Front center panel), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Six interior slip pocketsMultiple internal storage pockets.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Interior), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Flat carry handlesCanvas handles sewn to the bag body.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Top handles), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Branded loop label at seamSmall fabric tag sewn into a side seam.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Side seam tag), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.

Unisphere Tote Bag

Aimé Leon Dore
Appreciating
Resale Retail
Resale value range
$150 to $450
Retail price range
$130 to $130
MaterialCotton canvas construction (sun-faded dye effect on select versions)
HardwareMinimal hardware; branded fabric loop label at the side seam
Categorytote

The Unisphere Tote is Aimé Leon Dore's canvas tote featuring a screen-printed graphic of the Unisphere, the Flushing Meadows landmark near Queens, New York. First appearing around Spring/Summer 2021, it's built in sturdy cotton canvas with six interior slip pockets and remains one of ALD's most consistently in-demand tote designs.

Sizes & Variants

Unisphere Tote Sizes

Unisphere Tote Bag Large
Large
17" W x 15" H x 7" D, 10" handle drop

The standard-size Unisphere Tote with six interior slip pockets, built for daily carry.

$160 – $450
Unisphere Tote Bag Small
Small
13" W x 12" H x 6" D, 7" handle drop

A more compact version of the Unisphere Tote, sized for lighter everyday use.

$120 – $300
Sizes & Variants

Unisphere Tote Colorways

Black/White
FW22

One of the most commonly stocked colorway pairings for the Large Unisphere Tote.

$150 – $230
Unisphere Tote Bag Cream/Green
Cream/Green
FW22

A recurring seasonal pairing that appears frequently across both Large and Small listings.

$170 – $260
Sky Captain Navy
Scarce colorway

A limited navy colorway that has commanded some of the highest resale asks for this tote.

$340 – $475
Resale Intelligence

Is the Unisphere Tote Bag Worth Buying?

At a flat $130 retail price for either size, resale value depends almost entirely on colorway and size. The Large Unisphere Tote in common pairings like Black/White or Cream/Green typically resells for $150–$260, while the scarcer Sky Captain Navy colorway has shown StockX asks as high as $475, more than 3.5x retail. The Small size runs proportionally lower across the board, generally $120–$300, since it holds less and is seen as the secondary option to the Large. The takeaway: this is one of the few ALD bags with real appreciation potential, but only for the right colorway, common pairings settle near retail to a modest premium, while a scarce release like Navy can be a genuine flip.

Background

History of the Unisphere Tote Bag

Aimé Leon Dore was founded in 2014 by Teddy Santis, who grew up in Queens and built the brand's identity around that borough's heritage-Americana character rather than the Manhattan-centric streetwear scene around it. The Unisphere, the giant steel globe built for the 1964 World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, is one of the clearest expressions of that hometown pride in ALD's entire catalog.

First released around Spring/Summer 2021, the Unisphere Tote has become a recurring fixture in ALD's seasonal lineup, restocked in new colorways roughly every season since its debut rather than treated as a one-off drop. Sold through aimeleondore.com and ALD's retail stores, it sits alongside the brand's New Balance collaborations as one of ALD's most consistently referenced pieces of Queens-rooted iconography.

Cultural Significance

Aimé Leon Dore's rapid rise into hypebeast-adjacent, heritage-menswear territory was accelerated by high-profile champions like LeBron James, whose friendship with and later business partnership alongside founder Teddy Santis cemented the brand's ties to NBA and hip-hop culture. That same energy drives intense demand across nearly every ALD release.

The Unisphere Tote in particular has become one of ALD's most recognizable non-apparel items, its Queens World's Fair imagery instantly readable to fans of the brand's local-pride ethos. Because it's re-released each season in new colorways rather than being a single scarce drop, resale demand concentrates on whichever specific colorway is currently out of stock, with rarer pairings occasionally trading well above the more commonly restocked combinations.

Common Questions

FAQ

How much is an ALD Unisphere Tote worth?
It ranges widely by colorway and size, roughly $120 to $475. Common Large colorways like Black/White or Cream/Green typically trade $150–$260, while the scarce Sky Captain Navy colorway has seen asks as high as $475. The Small size runs lower, generally $120–$300.
What sizes and colorways does the Unisphere Tote come in?
It comes in Large (17" W x 15" H x 7" D) and Small (13" W x 12" H x 6" D) sizes. Colorways have included Black/White, Cream/Green, and the scarcer Sky Captain Navy, with new pairings introduced most seasons since its SS2021 debut.
Is the Unisphere Tote a good investment or resell flip?
For the right colorway, yes. A scarce release like Sky Captain Navy has shown genuine appreciation well above its $130 retail price, though more commonly restocked colorways like Black/White settle closer to retail with only a modest premium.
How does the Unisphere Tote compare to ALD's other bags?
It's one of ALD's strongest resale performers among non-collaboration pieces, generally outpacing the Café Leon Dore Tote and Packable Tote thanks to its status as one of the brand's most iconic, Queens-referencing designs.
Why does the Unisphere Tote reference the Unisphere landmark?
The Unisphere is the steel globe built in Flushing Meadows, Queens for the 1964 World's Fair, and founder Teddy Santis grew up in Queens. The tote is a direct expression of ALD's hometown-pride branding.