Raffia, Crochet and Canvas—Summer's Bags Have Arrived and I've Ranked the Best Luxury Buys
From It bags updated with summery raffia to soon-to-be icons, these are the best designer bags of summer 2025.


One of the most distinct accessory updates arrives every summer. Whilst our black leather bags will continue to serve us, there's nothing quite like swapping in a woven tote to bring a summer look together. In the warmer months, our outfits tend to be made up of just a few ingredients—perhaps just a dress, sandals and a bag—giving even more importance to each element. Because of this, I've been considering the best designer bags for summer.
A few years ago, I invested in an iconic Loewe basket bag, and with each passing summer, it has been firmly by my side. As a careful shopper and handbag enthusiast, I consider myself an expert when it comes to investing in a luxury summer bag. Not only will I walk you through the various styles that come to the fore when the weather heats up, but I've hand-selected only the best that are truly worth spending a little more on.
Summer is the season of texture. Whether you're adding beaded jewellery to your looks, considering the suede sandal trend or steaming your linen wares, the season demands updates in materials, and this is most prevalent in the season's bags. Most recognisable is woven raffia, which forms our beachside basket bags and features on shoulder bags that are perfect for al fresco dining. Intricate weaving is another reigning feature of great summer bags, formed from supple leather or crochet to bring a textural contrast to our elegant looks. Finally, canvas fabrics in light neutrals are a sign of summer that I always look out for when the warm weather appears.
Below, you'll find my carefully curated list of the best designer summer bags, featuring a host of the most well-known luxury brands. There are spacious bags that will easily store all your seaside essentials and more compact styles for dressing up over the next few months. Some of the most iconic bags around have had a summer-ready update, like the Gucci Jackie, which is now available with a woven leather panel, and a raffia-clad Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7, which I have my eye on.
Whilst they all fall into different handbag categories, they're united in their timeless appeal. With classic design elements, high-quality fabrics and thoughtful details, these bags will feel just as fresh in your wardrobe in three, five or 15 years.
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Best Designer Basket Bags
Style Notes: The humble basket bag is one of those summer heroes that comes back every single year. Identifiable by its woven exterior and spacious tote-like shape, it's a bag that will serve you well over the summer season, whether you're bringing a warm-weather edge to office dressing or packing it full of beach-day must-haves. The very best summery designer buys have a classic feel, with straw-coloured fabrics and leather handles for extra durability.
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On the other end of the spectrum, we have Jacquemus's recently released basket bag. The brand's innate flair is recognisable in its asymmetrical silhouette and striking hardware detailing that forgoes bold logos. You can tell this has been carefully created by expert crafters.
If there was ever a brand to bring a little drama to the classics, it would be Zimmermann. With an eye for resortwear, the brand adds a joyful touch of fringing to this basket bag. Consider this a perfect way to up the ante this summer.
Best Designer Woven Leather Bags
Style Notes: Since early spring, I've watched fashion people slowly integrating woven leather bags back into their wardrobes. Honestly, it's a style you can wear all year round, but the intricate weave has a certain warm-weather feeling that makes it even better when the sunshine arrives. If you tend to lean towards leather when making a handbag investment, this is a great summer bag to consider.
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After basket bags, Dragon Diffusion's woven totes are the bags I spot the most over the summer months. Crafted from a supple, smooth leather, these precisely woven styles feel elevated and considered, whether you're heading out in the day or night.
The Jackie is one of the most iconic Gucci bags in history. Now, you'll find a summer-ready update in the form of tightly woven leather on the front panel to add dimension to the recognisable silhouette. Over 60 years later, this remains a bag that features on all the best wish lists.
As a handbag devotee, I couldn't possibly cover woven leather bags without including Bottega Veneta. The intrecciato leather has become a calling card for the brand and is used for many different styles, including the Parachute. It features a woven leather handle as well as a longer detachable strap for various ways to wear.
If joy is what you're searching for this summer, then this bag is for you. Miu Miu brings its distinct sense of fun to the woven leather bag in a cute compact shape with intertwining strips of blue and white leather. The surprisingly spacious interior is primed to hold all your everyday essentials.
Best Designer Raffia Bags
Style Notes: Raffia is a key feature of the classic structured basket bag, but I consider the basket more of a tote style. To me, the best raffia bags are softer, slouchier and have textural updates to suit the summer season. Think Saint Laurent's iconic Le 5 à 7 bag, but with a woven fabrication rather than smooth leather, or Bottega's playful Sardine, now accented with a woven raffia exterior. This material change can bring an instant sunny update to shoulder bags, and I've already spotted a few I'd love to take out this summer.
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When the east-west bag trend first took off, Ferragamo's tote was the one I couldn't stop thinking about. Now, the striking shape is formed of a raffia and leather combination, which is not only summer-ready but also highly aesthetically pleasing. Inside, you'll find a canvas lining and a slip pocket for your essentials.
Everything about this bag screams summer. From the intricate weave of the raffia, which evolves from a tight knit to a looser stitch, to the almost jewellery-like doughnut chain, everything about this bag has been carefully considered. It also comes with a detachable tubular calfskin strap, which can be adjusted for shoulder or crossbody wear.
I recently put a host of Khaite bags to the test, and I came away seriously impressed. The large Olivia bag features a spacious and relaxed silhouette that can be worn easily over the shoulder or slung across the body as you please. It's a bag I spot frequently on my most fashionable friends, but this raffia version feels like a fresh update on a soon-to-be classic.
Best Designer Canvas Bags
Style Notes: Canvas bags had quite the moment last year when certain totes rose in popularity, but if you're looking for one that feels more premium and will go the distance, these are the best designer options. The lightweight fabric with its tactile texture has an effortless, summery vibe, and the best designer canvas bags are paired with leather accents for a polished look and durable design.
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If you haven't yet heard of Métier, you soon will. It's a brand rapidly rising in the handbag sphere, already a favourite amongst insiders thanks to its attention to detail and focus on quality. For Métier, the inside of a bag is just as important as the outside, and you'll find plenty of thoughtful details like a leather interior, various pockets and a magnetic closure to prove it.
Loro Piana's latest collection offers a range of bags in canvas and linen finishes, but the Bobbin is my favourite. The shape is what sets it apart, with a single adjustable top handle and panier shape making it a really eye-catching piece.
Toteme's T-Lock bag has quickly become a favourite amongst our editors, and it's easy to see why. From the brand known for quiet-luxury classics comes a refined, understated and highly polished bag that will remain a favourite in your wardrobe for years to come.
I'm always impressed with Victoria Beckham's eye for handbag design, and the Dia is Wholesale Replica Bag style to win me over. The elongated shoulder bag style is perfectly formed to sit over the shoulder, with luxurious additions of gold hardware that add a high-end feel.
It's the bag that launched a thousand copies—the Chloé Woody tote. Spacious, practical and with a designer edge, it's clear to see why everyone wanted to get their hands on this bag as soon as it launched. If you're one to overpack, this is a great choice, as it's not only incredibly sleek but also incredibly sturdy.
Best Designer Crochet Bags
Style Notes: From cover-ups to bandanas, crochet has a way of reappearing in our wardrobes as soon as the weather heats up. And with the boho aesthetic even stronger this year, I have a feeling that crochet bags will be everywhere soon. Whilst there are plenty of more affordable options, the luxury offerings might tempt you with their bold logos, intricate knitwork and playful colour choices. For me, it's all about the Miu Miu tote.
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If you're always grabbing a tote bag on the way out of the house, it may be time for a luxurious upgrade. Enter the Prada tote, a wide-knit crochet bag with a bold logo woven into the exterior. Fill it with towels and sunscreen when heading to the beach or snacks and a good book for a picnic in the park.
When The Row makes a crochet bag, you know it's about to be big news. The Large Didion has already sold out, but if you're keen, you can pre-order it in time for the next restock. True to the brand, there's a distinctly minimalist feel to this bag. It's the kind of in-the-know piece that will have fashion insiders asking how you got your hands on it.
Once again, we're in for a Chloé summer, and our obsession with all things boho is set to continue rising along with the temperature. True to the brand, this bag mixes cool and romance with ease, playing on a relaxed half-moon shape with a bold leather handle that will allow it to sit comfortably on your shoulder or in the crook of your arm.
Butter yellow took over this spring, but this bolder tone has my attention for summer. Bring your white linen trousers and black summer dresses into a warm-weather space with this sunny yellow crochet bag.

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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