Warm, balmy days call for breezy outfits and ensembles that show a little more skin if you so prefer. The same goes for arm candy—the summer season heralds relaxed silhouettes and natural materials like raffia and straw. Here are 10 bags we’d love to carry on our next beach or picnic date.
#1 Mini Dior Wicker Lady Dior, $7200
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Just in time for summer, the Lady Dior has been reinterpreted with a natural wicker body that’s been expertly handcrafted by the fashion house’s artisans. The Mini Lady Dior comes with dark blue leather handles, a blue #DiorOblique jacquard drawstring pouch, as well as a signature “Christian Dior” band in the middle.
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A design collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza, this breezy tote is hand-finished by artisans in Spain. Woven from natural raffia and with a logo-stamped patch at the front, the bag is matched by brown leather straps for easy carrying either in-hand or on your shoulder.
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A nod to carefree summer days, this tote bag is woven from natural raffia inspired by the Provence countryside. Studded leather straps add an extra edge to a tote bag that will look good whether worn with a work blazer or a linen dress.
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If you can’t get enough of Jacquemus’ micro bags, here’s another to make you swoon. Crafted from pink leather and natural raffia, it’s got a tiny top handle and adjustable strap. You can easily carry it on its own or attach it to your favourite bag as an accessory.
#5 Cult Gaia Ryka Rattan Shoulder Bag, $391
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Hand-woven from tan rattan, this shoulder bag offers a fresh take on basket styles thanks to its half-moon silhouette. The spacious interior, lined with cotton canvas, ensures you’ll be able to fit all your essentials.
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Add a pop of colour to your ensemble with the best-selling Bayia bag in woven raffia. Featuring blue, purple, and pink tones, the bag offers a roomy structure that fits plenty, along with a black leather base that extends to the shoulder strap.
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Seen on celebrities like Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller, the revived Gucci 1955 bag is a classic in its own right. This version is made with the fashion house’s monogrammed raffia in a saddle silhouette trimmed in navy leather for a vacay-worthy vibe.
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A nostalgic throwback to our childhood days, this playful shoulder bag resembles a classic Kellogg’s Corn Flakes cereal box. Made from woven raffia, it comes with slim leather handles and an interior slip pocket to keep your belongings secure.
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Petite yet elegant, this bucket bag comes with a pink acrylic chain-trimmed top handle that can be removed. Made from raffia, it’s spacious enough to fit all your day-to-day essentials and classy enough to accompany you to dinner.
#10 Prada Raffia Tote Bag, $2600
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Featuring a soft, deconstructed design, this raffia tote comes with the emblematic Prada triangle at the front and is embellished with the embroidered lettering logo in the center. Relaxed yet structured, the bag can easily match any beachgoer’s outfit.
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