Trendy Holiday Bags for Women
Some bags are built to work. Others are born to travel. And as we pack for a season of spontaneity, whether it’s a Greek island escape or a weekend in the Cotswolds with suspiciously good weather, the right designer bag becomes your plus-one.
Think textures that match the moment, raffia that feels sun-warmed, leathers that soften in heat, crochet and ombré that nod to 1970s resort glamour. But practicality still reigns. These are bags that can take a hit of sunscreen, stow a hardback novel, and still pass muster at a rooftop dinner. Some will spill open beside pool loungers, others tuck discreetly under bistro tables in undiscovered towns. What they all share? A sense of anticipation.
This is your edit of the best designer bags for summer holidays 2025, from oversized totes to compact shoulder pieces that hint at off-duty style. Whether you’re boarding a plane or simply dressing the part, these are the ones worth snapping up before they vanish into the season.
The Tote – Big, Beautiful, and Ready for Anything
A marvel of texture, this oversized creation marries raffia’s earthy weave with leather accents and subtle embellishments. Spotted on Sienna Miller during her Mykonos sojourn, it’s a piece that commands attention, whether tossed over a kaftan or paired with tailoring for dusk cocktails.
Saint Laurent
Icare Maxi Embellished Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote – £4,120
Loewe’s perforated raffia shopper is a study in restraint and audacity. Punch-hole detailing gives it bite, while its scale and structure make it a natural holiday workhorse. It practically demands a beach read and oversized sunglasses.
Loewe
Medium Punch Hole Natural Raffia Shopper – £2,200
Curved like a crescent moon, this beige raffia tote exudes a languid warmth. Lightweight for humid climes, yet bold when offset with a vivid sarong or sculpted sandals.
Chloé
Summer Banana Raffia Tote in Summery Beige – £750
The Row distils luxury to its quietest form here. No logos, no fuss, just clean, generous structure. Pack it with everything. Forget nothing.
The Row
Emilie Large Natural Raffia Tote – £860
Handwoven with a sun-faded ombré and gently frayed edges, this is resort wear distilled into a bag. Whisper-light, beautifully informal.
Sensi Studio
Leather-Trimmed Frayed Ombre Straw Tote – £310
Pearlescent woven leather makes this feel sculptural and deliberate. One for those whose holiday wardrobes hinge on crisp whites and metallic jewellery.
Dragon Diffusion
Eclipse Woven Pearl Leather Tote – £420
Suede panels and crocheted raffia create a mood of structured bohemia. Just the right size for a silk scarf, a lipstick, and a sense of directionless wandering.
Khaite
Zoe Small Suede & Crocheted Raffia Tote – £1,360
Slouched and logo-stitched, this Stella piece knows how to do holiday minimalism. Poolside by day, bistro-worthy by night.
Stella McCartney
Logo-Embroidered Slouchy Large Raffia Tote – £925
Structured, sculptural, and surprisingly un-showy. This tote straddles the line between uptown fashion and Mediterranean chill.
Khaite
Lotus Medium Natural Raffia Tote = £1,420
The Shoulder Bag – Light, Compact, and Still Luxe
Dark khaki raffia meets high-gloss calfskin. The result? A shoulder bag that works hard from morning strolls to museum dinners.
Loewe
Medium Ola Dark Khaki Raffia & Calfskin Shoulder Bag – £1,650
A riot of colour and pure sunshine. This crocheted shoulder bag has that 1970s jet-set glamour written all over it.
Dolce & Gabbana
Rafia Crochet Multicolour Shoulder Bag – £1,250
The Bucket Bag – Casual Shape, Serious Style
A gentle bucket silhouette with raffia texture and glinting embellishments. Whether you’re at a souk or a vineyard, it looks entirely at home.
Chloé
Kerala 25 Embellished Leather-Trimmed Faux Raffia Bucket Bag – £1,090
…And unlike the last Aperol you’ll sip poolside, these bags will stick around. Just add sun.
Holiday Styling & Care Tips
- Don’t overpack raffia. It’s strong, but it’ll lose shape if stuffed rigid. Let it breathe.
- Bring a dust bag. Hotel rooms get dusty, too.
- Match texture to mood. Raffia for ease, leather for polish, crochet for whimsy.
- Choose your SPF wisely. Chemical sunscreens can stain natural fibres.
- Double-duty trick: Your beach bag should still look chic perched on a dinner chair.
See our latest article on seasonal handbag colour trends!
*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
