Loewe, Bottega, Khaite—29 Designer Beach Bags That Are Simply Iconic
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 To my dismay, a few TikTokers on my feed have labeled the bag as outdated.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.
I heard this is the bag that most people gravitate to in department stores.
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.
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