From the city to the surf: these coastal carriers are primed and ready for their moment in the sun
BY CALEIGH OSTROM
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Striped Canvas Tote Bag
A spacious tote woven from a durable wool blend is trimmed with off-white leather and tubular straps, and is instantly recognizable by its embroidered logo at the front. Three snap buttons along the top secure your belongings, and the all-over stripes give this carryall a nautical vibe. $1,590, saks.com
Marni Tropicalia Small Embroidered Raffia and Leather Tote
A contemporary, compact design woven from raffia and trimmed with supple leather panels creates a most structured beachside companion. $950, bergdorfgoodman.com
Bottega Veneta Point Macrame Rubber Tote
A paragon of Veneta’s famed weaving technique, this spacious silhouette is made from knotted macrame rubber and topped with a V-shaped handle fastened with a magnetic closure. $5,100, netaporter.com
Chloe Woody Small Leather-Trimmed Linen-Canvas Tote
An updated version of Chloe’s iconic Woody tote features a decorated tribal inspired, hand-stitched embroidery accent. The durable, water-resistant canvas is finished with logo-printed webbing and leather top handles. $1,250, netaporter.com
Valentino Garavani VLOGO Medium Leather-Trimmed Woven Ra a Tote
Woven from raffia to create bold rainbow chevron stripes on a structured shape, this sunny sidekick injects instant optimism into your summer wardrobe. Carry by the leather top handles, or opt for the shoulder strap finished with signature gold-tone pyramid studs. $2,590, netaporter.com
Chloe Large Leather-Trimmed Tasseled Ra a Basket Bag
Made in Kenya by local artisans in the World Fair Trade Organization, Chloe’s laid-back bag is made from fair-trade paper raffia and adorned with a leather patch at the front, stamped with the story of its production and maker. Multicolored suede tassels add a bohemian touch, a perfect pairing for a pastel crop top or flowy summer maxi. $1,050, saks.com
Prada Triangle Logo Net Ra a Shopper Tote Bag
A deconstructed design crafted from net raffia is the ideal bag to carry on and off the sand, decorated with the Prada triangle and embroidered with logo lettering at the front. A relaxed, unlined interior embodies a summer mood. $1,650, bergdorfgoodman.com