With summer on the horizon, it's normal to daydream about spending an afternoon soaking up the sun by some sort of body of water. Oftentimes, this fantasy, at least for fashion people, isn't solely about being by the sea but about all the things you can wear to the beach—albeit a trendy swimsuit, oversize sunglasses, or a designer beach bag. The latter is arguably one of the more imperative items, as the right handbag can make your beach day far better or worse. Hear us out: nothing can ruin an idyllic summer day faster than the sudden realization your handbag won't be spacious (or stylish) enough to carry all the essentials you'd want for a day spent outside. Even if your plans don't include jetting off to the coasts of France, Spain, or Greece, you can make no sounder investment for the summer than a designer beach bag.
After all, what other accessory can circumvent potential fashion crises while also elevating your entire closet? Spoiler: not very many. Whether you opt for a designer beach bag in the form of a traditional straw tote, canvas carryall, or woven leather bag, you know that you'll be able to wear this item effortlessly from the beach to the boardroom. Of course, we'd be lying if we said that finding the right designer handbag to buy for the long haul is easy; thankfully, that's where our expertise comes in handy. Ahead, we've rounded up the curation of the 34 best designer beach bags based on quality, versatility, popularity, brand recognition, recent trends, and editorial discretion. No matter what plans you're making for the summer, one of these bags will surely fulfill your fantasies.
Best Designer Beach Bags at a Glance:
- The Work-Friendly Option: Dragon Diffusion Nantucket Leather Basket Bag ($580)
- The Conversation Starter: Staud Moon Large Leather-Trimmed Fringed Raffia Tote ($495)
- The Chic Canvas Option: Loeffler Randall Easton Natural Embroidered Canvas Tote ($275)
- The Luxury Investment: The Row Emilie Raffia Tote Bag ($920)
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Just think of all the things you could fit inside this Loewe Tote: a hefty tome, a towel, a pair of thong sandals, a tube of sunscreen, and the list could go on for days.
With tangerine being one of the season's standout colors, there's no better investment for the summertime.
We already know Chloé's crochet beach tote will be huge come summer.
Mark our words: every celebrity will be carrying this woven tote from The Row in the coming weeks.
We want to petition to live inside Saint Laurent's Icare Maxi Tote because it's so spacious.
The shape? The color? The charms? Jacquemus knocked it out of the park with this beach tote.
If you're looking for a bag that you can wear back to work after your beach vacation, look no further than Dragon Diffusion's colorful woven leather carryalls.
Handwoven by artisans in Colombia, you'll feel like you've traveled to a far-off place anytime you wear this Hunting Season tote bag (even if you haven't left home).
What's the secret to finding a beach tote that will stand out from the sea of other basic bags? Look for one with a unique shape, like this geometric option from Hereu.
Rest assured, everyone at the resort will approach you to ask where you got this beach bag.
Frankly, it doesn't get more timeless than Tod's crocheted raffia tote.
While you can shop this basket bag in more neutral colors—including black, tan, and white—we're partial to the sea foam green version. It feels reminiscent of summer, right?
We're picturing styling this with a pair of baggy jeans, a white bikini, and a fun bucket hat.
Khaite's Lotus Tote remains one of the most coveted beach-ready bags among the style crowd.
Everything about this tote bag is sublime—the fan-inspired shape, the spacious interior, and even the five different shades of raffia.
Tory Burch always understands the assignment.
Move over mesh ballet flats, you've got competition.
We didn't know we needed a rattan tote bag in our lives until now.
It's not summertime if you don't spot Prada's ubiquitous crochet tote bag.
Leave it to Michael Kors to create an elegant tote bag that can be carried everywhere: the beach, the office, the farmer's market, and all the places in between.
The zebra-inspired weave on this tote will help you embrace the wild (quite literally).
The fringe is a fun touch to this otherwise super-functional beach tote bag.
Not a fan of raffia handbags? Loeffler Randall's canvas tote bag is a chic alternative for you.
Oh, Miu Miu! You truly never miss a beat.
Not all beach bags have to be extra-big—enter, Strathberry's small shoulder bag into the chat. It's the ideal size if your plans will keep you out from early in the day to late at night.
We can't get over the leather whipstitching on this bucket bag.
A pop of red is never a bad idea.
The styling possibilities of this straw basket are genuinely endless.
The angular shape of this raffia bag ensures it will stand out all season long (in a good way).
If you were to look up the definition of anti-trend, it would be visually represented by this Altuzarra straw tote bag.
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