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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Explore the Best Designer Summer Bags

Best Designer Basket Bags

woman wears white summer dress with black flip flops and woven basket bag

(Image credit: @monikh)

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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Best Designer Woven Leather Bags

Woman wears beige fringed top, white jeans, black sandals and woven leather handbag

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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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Best Designer Raffia Bags

Woman wears polka dot scarf, black top, white shorts and raffia bag

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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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Best Designer Canvas Bags

Woman wears brown top, white skirt, t-bar sandals and canvas tote bag

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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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Best Designer Crochet Bags

Sofia Grainge wears striped shirt dress, black strappy sandals and crochet Prada bag

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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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Florrie Alexander
Shopping Editor

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.