After Weeks of Searching, I Finally Found the Perfect Summer Bag—And Every Chic Woman Already Owns It
Dragon Diffusion's Egola tote is an instant summer hit. Find out more about the woven leather basket bag here.
The summer solstice has officially declared the arrival of the new season, but for months now, stylish people have been adding one summer accessory to their wardrobe rotations. As soon as the skies brighten and days lengthen, the mark of warm weather can be seen by the return of the beloved Dragon Diffusion bags. Whilst there are many woven styles around, this brand knows how to do it right, and every single year it remains a cult favourite. Now, I've decided to add one of these best-selling styles to my forever collection, and after plenty of sightings, I've settled on the sleek and spacious Egola bag.
The handbag brand has made waves since its inception, decorating the arms and Instagram feeds of the most stylish people around, and for good reason. Dedicated to timeless, understated, and enduring designs, the bags are intricately woven leather pieces that feel equally at home stomping through the streets of London as they are sunning on the Côte d'Azur. Whilst we frequently celebrate these woven styles in summer months, you'll notice them taking on autumn rain and chilly winter breezes equally well, and with all seasons, all trend cycles and all destinations covered, it's no surprise that fashion people have declared this brand truly worth it.
Recently, I decided that it was time to add one to my collection. As a handbag-obsessed editor, it takes a lot of consideration before anything makes it into my treasured handbag shelves, but the Egola bag met my high standards with ease. Sitting between structured and supple, tactile in finish and intricately crafted from 100% leather, this is a bag that I can see myself wearing for many years to come. Unlike my summery raffia bags, this style feels slightly more elevated, able to bring a touch of polish to my workwear looks as well as feeling at home on trips to the beach. Now, the hard part is choosing which colourway to go for. Keep scrolling to shop the Dragon Diffusion Egola bag, and explore more woven summer bags we adore.
Shop the Dragon Diffusion Egola Bag
Classic black is eternal.
The exact bag I own.
Picture this tan version with all your white summer dresses.
For those who like a pop of colour.
I just know this red version will be so popular.
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No matter the year, no matter the trends, you'll always reach for this bag.
