30 Designer Beach Bags You'll Spot on Every Coastline in France, Spain, and Greece


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)
Shop More Designer Beach Bags...
Why Trust Us
Who What Wear is a digital fashion, beauty, and lifestyle publication and community where people can discover the latest brands, trends, and must-have products to define and evolve their personal style. Think of Who What Wear as your most trusted style and shopping resource. Our fashion and beauty editors uphold Who What Wear's editorial standards and values every day with high-quality, expert-backed stories and product recommendations and selections.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
-
Jacquemus Just Declared That This Subtle Style Accent Will Be Just as Popular in Summer 2026
The small detail creates a lasting impact.
-
Don't Pack Up Your Sweaters Just Yet—Cool Fashion People Are Repurposing Them in the Chicest Way for Summer
All the outfit inspiration is inside.
-
According to the Fashion Set, It's Officially a Sardine Summer—35 Picks They Can't Get Enough Of
The tinned-fish trend is in full effect.
-
My Friend Asked What's Chic to Buy From Amazon—I Sent Her 30 Early Access Fashion and Beauty Prime Day Deals
A pregame Prime Day.
-
7 Effortless Summer Accessories I Swear By That Upgrade Every Outfit
To live is to accessorize.
-
Put Down the Boring Leather Tote—Every Stylish New Yorker Is Carrying This Colorful Bag Trend Instead
Spotted in London and the French Riviera too
-
The Subtle Style Accent That Will Give Your Wardrobe Some New-Season Oomph
Tap in.
-
Goodbye, Boring Basics—This Is the Elegant Trend New Yorkers Are Wearing With Tank Tops This Summer
Obsessed.