Start your summer off right and have fun with some of the hottest handbag trends. This season’s bags include natural elements like raffia, large totes, crochet, bucket bags, and bright colors. Whether you opt for an oversized tote bag or want to go hands-free with a crossbody, there’s a bag to fit your style and all your essentials.
Mini Como Tote
Mimi Como Tote, $450, Anine Bing
The bigger the better! This season designers have considered practicality with large totes. This one is a great everyday bag for summer and works as a travel tote for all your upcoming summer trips.
This tote is made from a seasonal woven-seagrass material with smooth, black leather accents. This elevated handbag features two top handles and a subtle embossed ANINE BING monogram at the front. Its fully-lined cotton-twill compartment includes an interior zip pocket and slip pocket for optimum organization.
Beaded Crochet Clutch
Beaded Crochet Clutch, $78, Anthropologie
Crochet is an effortlessly chic trend we are seeing in women’s clothing and it’s no surprise we are seeing this trend with handbags too. This beaded crochet clutch easily goes from day to night and it’s great if you want to add a pop of color to your outfit.
Benna Bucket Bag
Benna Bucket Bag, $290, Wylie Grey
Bucket bags and natural bags (raffia, rattan, and canvas) are both on trend for the season and this one checks the box with both of these trends.
The Benna bucket bag is reimagined in an airy rattan cane with chic leather trim. With an adjustable strap so you can wear it long or short and a nineties-inspired slouch and drawstring. Pair it with an oversized blouse and denim cutoffs for the easiest summer uniform.
Crissy Raffia Pouch
Crissy Raffia Pouch, $158, South Moon Under
Green is the color of the season and nothing is more quintessential for summer than raffia. This raffia pouch will be cute paired with summer dresses and a great statement-making bag for dinner out on the town.
Mini Belt Bag
Mini Belt Bag, $49, Athleta
If you don’t want to carry too much go hands-free with a stylish nylon belt bag. Yes, you heard right! The belt bag is back on trend! The functionality makes a belt bag great for an evening summer walk, casual brunch with your girlfriends or for travel. This belt bag is made of nylon, water-repellent, and features a convertible design that can be worn as a belt bag or crossbody.
Paloma Bag
ALC Paloma Bag, $295, Morley
If your style is more minimalist and simple and you prefer an understated handbag free of logos and flashiness (hello quiet luxury!), then the paloma bag is for you. The neutral color will pair nicely with all your summer looks.
The newly launched Paloma Bag is crafted from soft vegan leather in a creamy eggshell hue. This mid-size silhouette, featuring a soft and flexible shape, is a versatile staple you can tuck under your arm or carry by the double handles for modern impact.
Mini Grace Bag
Mini Grace Bag, $300, Anine Bing
I had my eye on the Anine Bing mini grace leather bag and when it finally arrived at the store in Bethesda I tested it out and I was sold immediately. It’s the perfect minimalist bag for all my summer neutral looks. It fits all the daily essentials and it’s simple, chic and understated. I also love the knot detailing at the handle. This bag comes in black and in a larger size. The mini grace will be my “go-to” bag for the summer months and beyond!
Naina is a Fashion Stylist, Style Expert and on-air, digital and print fashion content contributor who has been featured in the WSJ, InStyle, Forbes, Today, People, Washingtonian magazine and other outlets.
Naina runs a virtual styling and sourcing studio for women. She curates streamlined and versatile wardrobes for women interested in simplicity with a modern and elevated aesthetic.
