Not Leather, Not Suede—This Is the Elegant Bag Trend Chic Women Return to Every Summer
Timeless, anti-trend and easy to style—here are the 31 best designer raffia totes to invest in for summer (and beyond).
There are some staples that come synonymous with the summer season—plain white tank tops, drawstring linen trousers, leather flip-flops, and of course, the trusty woven tote. And whilst leather and suede iterations have my heart throughout the autumn, winter and spring, nothing says “sun-soaked getaway” quite like raffia.
An easy way to add texture and interest to your warm-weather outfits, but with a classic appeal that allows this bag structure to never date, you'll find a raffia tote on the shoulders of almost every editor, fashion person and influencer summer after summer. And with less than 3 weeks until the new season officially starts here in the UK, I decided it was time to start thinking about which designer raffia tote I’ll be purchasing for 2026.
Now, anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm extremely picky with the luxury items I invest in. I like to have full confidence that my high-end purchases are going to get a lot of wear before I take the leap and decide to buy them; however, the timeless nature of a woven handbag, along with it’s effortlessly polished appeal, makes it the ideal summer staple to splurge on. Not to mention that the craftspersonship, quality and design of designer raffia totes set them apart a lot further from their high street counterparts than other bag styles do.
If you, too, are looking to invest or upgrade in a new raffia tote style, I've rounded up the very best designer finds below, from iconic cult buys that will never date to slightly trendier styles that are sure to freshen up your outfits this season.
The 31 Best Designer Tote Bags to Shop for Summer 2026
The Best Designer Raffia Totes
A roomy style that you'll wear to both the office and beachside adventures.
Nothing says elegance quite like black raffia.
The fringing takes this from basic to elevated.
Another Loewe style destined for cult status.
Roomy enough for all your summer essentials.
The logo is instantly recognisable.
Miu Miu's raffia selection comes in a number of playful colourways.
This bag will work hard in your summer capsule, from the city to the seaside.
For the logo-obsessed.
Polished dressers bring this It bag out every single year.
Burgundy raffia? Sign me up!
Roomy enough for the bare essentials.
Such an elegant silhouette.
Just look at pretty pink straps!
The buckle detail is a very chic touch.
That's right—one of Bottega's most coveted designer bags is now available in raffia.
I'd style this with a white linen co-ord and leather flip-flops.
How cool is this?
The finer details set this raffia tote apart.
The styling possibilities are endless.
The Cyme tote comes editor-approved.
Chocolate raffia will always get a yes from me.
Perfect for in or out of the office.
I've spotted this on so many influencers.
The kind of craftspersonship you just won't find on the high street.
An instant outfit elevator.
Simple? Yrs. But so very effective.
This will go with everything.
Loewe's newest addition to its raffia tote family.
You'll get so much in this roomy tote.
