We Found the (Semi) Affordable Way to Shop Designer Bags for Summer

Woven straw bags have been circulating for a couple of years now but nonetheless, it doesn't take away from our excitement when we see new styles pop up just in time for the hot, silly season. We’ve noticed luxury designers are reinventing their classic handbag styles to accommodate for some seriously fun woven styles. Designers like Loewe and Dolce and Gabbana have created some seriously lustworthy straw bags.
While the idea of a designer bag at this time of the year may blow the Christmas budget, the good news is that some of the woven styles come at a more affordable price compared to the brands' cult seasonless bags. Think of it as an entry point into some of your favourite designer bag brands. These bags call for fresh whites, tropical prints, and comfortable flats.
Keep scrolling to shop our favourite designer straw bags.
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Who's your style icon?
Jenny Walton. She has a quirky, French, feminine style I adore. She mixes designer, vintage, high street really well and isn’t afraid of colour and print. My style board on Pinterest is full of street style images from her at fashion week events.
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@unconditionalmagazine, @ilona_hamer, @thefatjewish, @glossier, @giorgiatordini
What's the fashion essential you can't live without?
My vintage red tartan jacket. It's timeless and bold. I love wearing it with a red matte lipstick.
What's your desert island album?
Any '70s playlist will do!
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