A Straw Beach Bag is Every Fashion Lover's Must Have Summer Essential
No trip to the beach is complete without a chic straw beach bag.
It's a fact: a straw beach bag is a staple summer accessory. Whether you're heading to a tropical island or just running around town for shopping, there's no better companion than a straw beach bag. Often also made of raffia or rattan, these types of bags have been around for decades and are never out of style.
English singer Jane Birkin brought wicker baskets transformed into bags, even on the Cannes red carpet with an evening look, making a straw beach bag a trendy accessory since the '70s. If Birkin can wear a glittering black and gold cocktail dress to a party on the Croisette in Cannes, carrying a woven straw beach bag on one arm and her tuxedo-clad partner (French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg) on the other, anything goes. Although the premise of a classic straw beach bag has remained the same over the years, the styles available are now more fun and practical: bright colors, innovative designs, and functional details, just to be adapted more and more to different occasions and more at the beach.
From bucket bags to micro shoulder bags to extra-large styles, there are different woven models as well as a combination of materials: leather for the silhouette of the bag, metal for the handles and closures — the precious touches of decorations and embroideries. Whether you're preparing for an upcoming tropical getaway, spending a day at the beach, or simply looking for a straw beach bag as a day-to-day purse, L'OFFICIEL has found the best straw beach bags to include in your summer closet.
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Who said beach bags can't be luxurious? If you're looking to incorporate Bottega Veneta's signature intreccio weave into your summer accessories look no further than this raffia tote bag.
Cassette Tote Bag, $3,700, Bottega Veneta
If you're looking to add a subtle touch of color to the typical mono-colored straw beach bag, Valentino's large tote style is a keeper. Perfect for a fun summer escape, it has more than enough room for all the essentials and can be styled with nearly any beach outfit.
Valentino Large Raffia Tote Bag, $3,850, Moda Operandi
Crafted of woven raffia, this uniquely shaped bag is sleek and chic. Its innovative silhouette gives it a fashion-forward feel whilst simultaneously looking timeless enough to wear across numerous seasons.
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Petal Raffia Basket Bag, $1,500, Saks Fifth Avenue
Add a vibrant pop of color to the summer beach outfit with this retro pink hue. For the ultimate monochromatic moment, try styling with a matching pink bikini.
Madewell Transport Tote Straw, $88, Shopbop
Looking for a straw beach bag that can be worn from a beach day to date night? This top-handle style checks off the boxes, sure to become a quick favorite from the closet.
Poolside Josie Knot Raffia Top-Handle Bag, $315, Saks Fifth Avenue
This bright pink number is perfect amidst the ongoing Barbiecore trend. As a bag that looks as if it's pulled straight from Barbie's closet, all eyes will certainly be on you while relaxing under the summer sun.
Jimmy Choo Raffia Beach Tote Bag, $675, Saks Fifth Avenue
With its calf leather lining, raffia exterior, lustrous interior, and square-shaped top handles — this isn't your everyday straw beach bag. It's the epitome of refinement, a perfect vacation bag to bring to a luxurious resort, and can effortlessly take you from day to night.
Marina Raphael Riviera Raffia Tote Bag, $940, Neiman Marcus
Hand-woven and detailed in soft calfskin, you'll find no better bag to bring on a European summer vacation. It's the perfect balance between a simple silhouette and refined craftsmanship, with a durable weave to comfortably carry all of your belongings.
The Gigi Raffia Tote, $465, Milaner
