The 29 Best Designer Beach Bags Worth Booking a Trip For

last updated 11 April 2022

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My jaw dropped when I heard people calling canvas totes are "cheugy." The logo print totes have become a lifesaver for my attempt to avoid "bag lady" vibes and also save money. You can get them at such a great price and they manage to fit it all without spillover. To my dismay, a few TikTokers on my feed have labeled the bag as outdated. I wouldn't be spreading the news if I didn't somewhat agree, within reason. I won't be throwing away my massive collection of canvas tote bags any time soon but it's true that if you want to have an elevated beach day, a proper bag for the occasion is kind of a requirement.

This of course leads me to the decision to invest in a designer beach bag—and I'm bringing you along with me. If every fashion designer is producing an item, that means it must be worth buying and you won't find a lust-worthy label that doesn't have a woven bag on the menu. I waded through all of the mediocre styles and am reporting on the best in the market with this article.

And worry not—I've included an affordable section as well so you can browse on a budget too. Scroll on to find your new beach day sidekick.

Bottega Veneta

Medium Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote

We already know this will be huge come summer.

Rabanne

Leather-Trimmed Logo-Embroidered Striped Raffia Tote

Sensi Studio

Leather-Trimmed Frayed Ombré Straw Tote

Loewe

+ Paula's Ibiza Puzzle Fold Medium Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote

Khaite

Lotus Medium Raffia Tote

Hunting Season

Medium Leather-Trimmed Woven Iraca Tote

Jacquemus

Le Panier Soli Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote

St. Agni

Wide Bagu Woven Leather Tote Bag

Saint Laurent

Panier Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote

This bag is the definition of anti-trend.

Chloé

+ Net Sustain Woody Medium Leather and Webbing-Trimmed Linen Tote

I heard this is the bag that most people gravitate to in department stores.

Demellier

+ Net Sustain Santorini Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote

Brunello Cuccinelli

Bead-Embellished Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote

Gucci

Medium Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Striped Raffia Tote

THE ROW

Emilie Large Raffia Tote

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Medium Leather-Trimmed Fringed Striped Raffia Tote

Cult Gaia

Lucia Straw Tote Bag

Bembien

Gabrielle Woven Leather Tote Bag

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.