Whether you’re lounging poolside or strolling along the shore, a dramatic tote can add a splash of glamour and personality to your beach day ensemble. Rendered in recycled materials or bedecked raffia, each bag offers an original twist on form and function. Their roomy, well-organized interiors are prepped and ready to stash your sunhat, latest reads, and snacks with incredible sun-soaked ease
BY CHRISTINE CIPOLLA
Christian Louboutin Breizcaba Tote
In a stunning homage to the designer’s love of Brittany, France, this leather and canvas bag brandishes felt and embroidery reminiscent of traditional folklore costumes. It’s pierced with eyelets and embellished with gold-tone spikes and hardware. The spacious, paisley-print interior has enough room to hold all your sunny necessities. $2,790, nordstrom.com
Fendi Basket Forty8 Bag
An excellent choice for those busy summer days with multiple stops on your schedule, this ample tote can be easily carried by hand, courtesy of the double handles joined by a brown leather tie. It’s fabricated of recycled plastic with a geometric FF weave and boasts a large unlined compartment and iconic twist lock in a palladium finish. $1,800, fendi.com
Anya Hindmarch Raffia Round Bow Tote
All tied up with a bow, this circular tote flaunts a quirky spin on classic design and materials. Woven straw is used to compose this oversized summer accessory, tinged with hues of an electric sunset and topped with a leather strap to sling over your shoulder. $1,180, anyahindmarch.com
Chanel Coco Beach Shopping Bag
Delivering instant vacation energy in baby pink pastel denim, this floral-printed shopper brings serious French Riviera vibes. With its gold-tone hardware and elevated look, it’s ready to make its debut at the country club or yacht show. Pair with an equally feminine sundress or linen set. $5,400, chanel.com
Goyard Saint Louis PM Tote
Classy and practical, this lightweight carrier created from Goyardine canvas and Chevroches calfskin, exposes the brand’s signature hand-printed chevron motif. The PM size is considered highly durable and ideal for everyday use, fitting a laptop or magazines securely. Reverse the bag to flaunt the interior’s linen and cotton cloth construction. $1,890, goyard.com
Dior Souvenir Medium Dior Book Tote
Many iterations of this celebrated satchel are splashed across magazine pages each year, but this one really packs a sartorial punch. Generously sized to hold all the daily essentials, it’s constructed of raffia and embroidered cotton and highlights a vibrant multicolor motif capturing a cherished European destination spot. $3,600, dior.com
Versace La Medusa Print Bag
Revealing a fanciful underwater aquatic scene, this mesmerizing canvas tote features dual navy leather straps and is covered in a foulard-inspired Barocco print with gold-tone Medusa hardware on the front. $590, versace.com
Aquazzura Marea Tote
Your sea odyssey adventure awaits with this darling number in tow, decorated with tonal seashells, corals, and sea creatures. It’s crafted in Italy from natural raffia, detailed with white leather trim, and finished with a striped pink and white canvas lining that continues the nautical theme. $1,575, aquazzura.com
Dolce & Gabbana Taormina Large Shopper
Every accessory the label presents is fashioned to enhance a woman’s natural femininity. D&G’s coveted handbags are always on the hot list as they radiate artisanal craftsmanship and unabashed Italian glamour. This canvas piece showcases a floral and fruity all-over print with an internal zipped pocket and a luggage tag with the D&G logo. $1,940, mytheresa.com