Summer days are not just longer because of the increased exposure to daylight but also because we overpack our schedules trying to do it all and then some more. Brunch, shopping, maybe some work if there is time, beach, events, the list goes on. With a lot of activities comes a lot of baggage. There is the necessary make-up kit to refresh ourselves, the obligatory water bottle, the beach read, a bikini because you never know where the day might take you and a Polaroid camera to capture all your adventures. These are all reasons to check out our favourite designers’ summer bag edit.
Big enough to contain everything a girl could need during a busy day, small and fun for cheeky date nights and dance parties. There is the right bag in the right size for every occasion — the selection is almost too vast to make a choice. This is why we have curated this list to help you make that decision…
Big Girl Bags
Work doesn’t stop on account of the warmer days but to bring in some holiday flair into a nicely air-conditioned office is, what Raffia bags were invented for. Big enough to hold your laptop and notebook yet unique in texture and design to automatically upgrade everyone’s mood.
From left to right: Embellished Raffia Tote, Dhs2,541, Rabanne; Macramé and Straw Tote, Dhs1,309, Sensi Studio; Chilli Leather Trimmed Embellished Raffia Tote, Dhs 4150, Aquazzurra; Rockstud Leather Trimmed Raffia Tote, Dhs9,400, Valentino Garavani; Paula’s Ibiza Medium Embroidered Striped Raffia Tote, Dhs7,150, Loewe
Petit Pouches And More
Iced lattes on a terrace overlooking the sea, conversations with your good friends or romantic nights stargazing are best spent with good company – speaking of bags, take something colourful that can be worn with either monochrome ensembles or that picks up hues of a richly patterned dress. Consider unusual shapes and designs. Summer is too short for the same three colours and shapes; be loud, be bold.
From left tor right: Tommy Beaded Bag Staudines Pink, Dhs1,360, Staud; Capri Voyages Embroidered Appliquéd Canvas Clutch, Dhs5831 Olympia Le-Tan; Mini Jodie, Dhs10,650, Bottega Veneta; Puffer Clutch, Dhs1,500, Cult Gaia; Le Teckel Small Bag In Goatskin, Dhs9,000, Alaïa.
A Bag And A Half
“Sometimes a girl needs a half.” What rang true as Carrie Bradshaw’s philosophy for firefighter beauty pageants still applies to millions of women today. Cake, rent, cars, sometimes we need to walk the fine line between full and empty, all or nothing, big or small and that includes bags. These will carry your water bottle and lipgloss without being too big to get in the way of a long day strolling around.
Bow Detailed Cotton and Linen Blend Trimmed Raffia Tote, Dhs1,776, Erdem; Leather-Trimmed Appliquéd Raffia Bucket Bag, Dhs10,350, Gucci; Paula’s Ibiza Petal Basket Leather Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag, Dhs5,100, Loewe; Leather Trimmed Frayed Ombré Straw Tote, Dhs1,271, Sensi Studio; Vegan Leather Trimmed Macramé Tote, Dhs6,900, Stella McCartney
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