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With the arrival of summer comes the need to replenish your warm-weather lineup, starting with the best beach bags to toss all your necessities into—from swimsuits and cover-ups to waterproof sandals, sun hats, and of course, a trusty bottle of SPF. The best beach bags nowadays are as functional as they are chic—and in this case, bigger is better.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Beach Bags:
- The Basket Bag: Loewe large basket bag, $750
- The Mesh Bag: Mango mesh pattern shopper bag, $60
- The Roomy Raffia Tote: The Row Emilie large raffia tote, $920
- The Colorful Crochet Tote: Ultraviolhat Riviera crocheted cotton tote, $245
- The Bucket Bag: Cos panelled woven bucket bag, $190
- The Woven Tote: Madewell handwoven leather tote, $188
- The Striped Style: Staud Squillo tote bag, $395
- The Bright White: Altuzarra Watermill tote E/W, $495
- The Crochet Shopper: Prada crochet tote bag, $2,050
- The Oversized Option: Hat Attack Jane tote bag, $194
It’s safe to say that larger-than-life beach bags are lingering in the trend cycle for a while, as Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, and Loewe all featured a medley of options on the spring 2024 runways. Luxury designers in particular, from The Row to Saint Laurent, seem to have a penchant for the raffia tote, putting their own spin (and often, logo) on the classic basket bag.
Even contemporary brands can be found taking a dip into this playful pool—Dragon Diffusion’s rendition bridges the gap between city streets and sea shore, Mango’s version features a slouchy silhouette in an allover black mesh, and Staud’s green-and-white striped tote embodies that festive summer feeling. Each is distinct, yet they all agree on one thing: ample space is essential to fit your sunscreen, water bottle, steamy beach read, and a heap of snacks without a worry.
Wherever you’re headed, these canvas, raffia, and cotton-terry jacquard carryall beach bags are the ideal companion. Below, shop our edit of the best beach bags, totes, and weekenders for the season.