6 Must-Have Bags That Will Instantly Boost Your Summer Outfits
Now that the season for
Canvas and Leather
Peanut butter and jelly. Summer and spritzes. Zendaya and Tom. Some pairings are just meant to be. Canvas has always made for a classic beach bag option, but this summer, it's especially on-trend when paired with leather accents, trim, or paneling. One part practical and one part luxury.
Bottega Veneta Small Parachute Leather & Canvas Shoulder Bag
Polène Ilo Bag
DeMellier Hudson Leather-Canvas Top Handle Bag
Miu Miu Beau Canvas and Leather Top Handle Bag
Madewell The Leather Knot Bag
Vanity Bags
Is that a dopp kit or a purse? Actually, it's called a nécessaire—and it's what all the classiest ladies will be carrying around this summer. Although the wraparound zipper inhibits easy grab-and-go access, this style will definitely keep your items secure.
Saint Laurent Gaby Mini Vanity Bag
Prada Flou Leather Vanity Case
Tory Burch T Monogram Denim Vanity Case
Alaïa Cube Leather Vanity Leather Cube
Gucci Mini Vanity Bag with Bamboo Handle
Hardware
For spring, it was all about
Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Handbag
Proenza Schouler Silo Eyelet Leather Shoulder Bag
Tory Burch Pierced Handbag
Clare V. Lune Bag
Khaite Lotus Grommet Calfskin Tote Bag
Netting and Mesh
You might already have a fisherman's or market tote in your closet somewhere, but if not, you're going to want to purchase one ASAP. Actual netted bags are a hazard for small items like loose change, pens, and bobby pins because they can easily slip through the yarn, but these options, which feature fine-knit mesh or lined netting, are much better choices.
Prada Leather-Trimmed Mesh Tote
Urban Revivo Shell Décor Mesh Bags
Mango Flower-Embroidered Mesh Bag
Velvet by Graham & Spencer Mesh Bucket Bag
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Bimba y Lola Mesh Bag
Slouchy Silhouettes
If your purse can slouch, so can you! Posture? I hardly know her. Okay, enough of the jokes. In all seriousness: Structure is out, and
Reformation Vittoria Tote
Citizens of Humanity Boho Bag
Givenchy Nano Voyou Bag
Bottega Veneta Hop Intrecciato Hobo Bag
Liffner Pillow Pouch
Suede
This one might throw you for a loop because this material is usually designated for fall and winter, but 2025 is shaping up to be the
Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag
Marge Sherwood Large Shoulder Bag
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Staud Mini Taru Shoulder Bag
Madewell Essentials Bucket Tote
Loeffler Randall Laith Wide Woven Top Handle Bag
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