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The new season’s totes are totally versatile – a natural fit for cocktail hour, girls’ get togethers, summer soirees or a day at the races. Make your match in rattan, raffia, straw or woven with intricate braiding.
FOUR CORNERS
The Effie Rattan Rectangle Bag must be one of the best buys this year. Perfectly practical and lined with suede with wooden handles and cute tassel detailing, it’s a little bit business, and plenty of pleasure. RRP $99.99. dissh.com.au
CELEB CLUTCH
A popular piece in Cannes, St Tropez and Miami, Staud’s macrame Moreau bucket bag with smooth wooden beads is perfect for summer and the leather detail means it will transition from office to island. Now $291. MatchesFashion.com
COOL CHANGE
For the beach and beyond, this compact little number known as Isla Bahia Petite Basket Bag by Pamela Munson looks equally charming set against the backdrop of a country stroll or hot in the city. RRP $346.51. shopbop.com
NATURAL SELECTION
Neat and petite, the Sensi Maxi Calado Canasta with polished bamboo handle will carry you (and your gear) from boardroom to bar, with a tropical vibe straight from its native Ecuador. RRP $488.89. fwrd.com
LUXURY IN LEATHER
Your spring accessory is in the bag, with Loewe’s luxurious take on a classic basket tote. Hand woven from palm leaf, the silhouette is complete with adjustable handles and a logo embossed patch crafted from smooth tan calf leather. RRP $580. Mytheresa.com
WICKER WITH WOW
If you’re looking for something a little different, Loeffler Randal specialises in trends with a twist, such as this sweet take on a summer-friendly style, with its structured wicker silhouette and playfully patterned liner. RRP $425. shopbop.com Kirsten Dunst, 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival. Source: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Europe
GG GORGEOUS
From Gucci, the eternally chic GG Marmont woven shoulder bag is the summer version of the iconic GG Marmont shoulder bag. Crafted in Italy from raffia-effect, this woven design is topped with the iconic Double G emblem. $3,320.00. mytheresa.com
TO MARKET, TO MARKET
Robert Gordon’s classic harvest bags are a Godsend now that plastic bags are a no-no. They cart your groceries in style and without squishing and the suede handle is comfy on the hand or arm. Set of two, RRP $78.95. robertgordonaustralia.com
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CULT FOLLOWING
Fab for formal, the raffia Kaia baguette clutch features a beaded strap, small inside pocket and magnetic button closure. RRP $430.08. cultgaia.com