With the arrival of summer comes the need to replenish your warm-weather lineup, starting with a trusted beach bag to toss all your necessities into. The best beach bags nowadays are as functional as they are stylish – and in this case, bigger is better.
Larger-than-life beach bags have been lingering in the trend cycle for a while now, as trailblazing labels such as Bottega Veneta, JW Anderson and Loewe have all featured a medley of iterations in their summer collections for another year. Luxury designers in particular, from The Row to Saint Laurent, seem to have a penchant for the raffia tote, putting their own spin (and often, logo) on the classic basket bag.
Even contemporary and high-street brands can be found taking a dip into this playful pool – Dragon Diffusion’s rendition bridges the gap between city streets and sea shore, Arket’s version features a bucket silhouette in a black and white woven leather, and Staud’s green-and-white checked tote embodies that festive summer feeling. Each is distinct, yet they all agree on one thing: ample space is essential to fit your sunscreen, water bottle, steamy beach read, and a heap of snacks without a worry.
Vogue’s guide to the best beach bags:
Wherever you’re headed, these canvas, raffia, and cotton-terry jacquard carryall beach bags are the ideal companion. Below, shop our edit of the best beach bags, totes, and weekenders for this summer and beyond.
