After the winter we’ve had, the arrival of summer has never been so anticipated. With restrictions steadily easing, we now have a reason to carry a handbag again for the events in our diary that require careful packing. Summer handbags often need a chuck-it-all-in quality—you want to be able to squeeze in a bottle of rosé, suncream and multiple park snacks to your bag. There are certain styles that will always be popular in summer for this very reason, such as an oversized basket bag or a practical tote. Loewe is a designer that really leads the way here, as several years later and its logo-patch raffia tote is still a timeless investment that is highly sought after.
Other handbags I have noticed that are popular every single year, are white leather shoulder bags, XL tote bags and stand-out basket bags. This year in general there has been a move towards wearing more colour, which is largely down to the desire to project a feeling of optimism and tap into the emotional power of clothes. This mood has moved into accessories too, and colourful shoulder bags and jolly checks are already proving popular for summer 2021. Keep scrolling to see the 5 handbags that instantly give you a summer feeling.
The above now iconic handbags are by Loewe and Celine, and have a classic basket shape and tan leather detailing which gives them a luxury feel.
Whether you go mini or oversized, a white leather handbag will go with every summer outfit making it more practical than you might think.
With long days in parks or day trips to the beach or countryside, it’s not surprising that oversized tote bags are more popular that ever.
We can thank Bottega Veneta, Chanel and Coach for this jolly summer bag trend.
Add some personality to your picnic outfits, with a colourful tote bag in either a rainbow stripe or checked print.
Next up, see our guide to the most popular handbags.
