Raffia Bags Are Defining 2025 Summer, Shop Them Now
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Raffia bags strike a rare balance between function and fashion, thanks to their lightweight, textural appeal – ideal for everything from coastal escapes to city weekends. Whether styled with breezy silhouettes or carried as a garden tote, they've quietly become the warm–weather wardrobe's unsung hero.
This season, the accessory returns in re-envisioned forms – from long top handles and embellished minis to capacious market totes. The charm lies in its duality: relaxed enough for alfresco afternoons, refined enough to complement silk, linen, and suiting.
Why raffia?
Made from natural palm leaves, raffia combines artisanal craftsmanship with serious practicality. Its neutral, sandy tones complement everything from crisp whites and sun-bleached pastels to rich jewel tones. Long considered a quintessential warm-weather staple, the raffia bag blends durability with breathability, perfect for the Middle Eastern heat and rhythm of life.
Its organic texture works beautifully with seasonal staples – think linen kaftans, cotton shirting, silk maxi dresses – while its earthy finish lends a subtle sophistication to any look. Better still, raffia is sustainably sourced and biodegradable, making it a conscious choice for the modern traveller.
Woven into the season's moodboard
The raffia renaissance hasn't gone unnoticed by the runways. These bags made a strong statement on the Spring/Summer 2025 runways, with Hermès, The Row, Cult Gaia, Ulla Johnson, Zimmermann, and Simon Miller transforming the humble weave into a high–fashion essential.
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