Summer Bag Trend: Linen Bags
During those warm summer months, nothing beats a brightly colored straw tote! It is the ultimate summer-only accessory! The only problem is that they aren’t appropriate for all occasions. Sometimes you need a chic style, even a professional-looking one. After all, many of us bagistas have that annoying thing called work that we have to go to and it doesn’t care if it happens to be a gorgeous summer day outside or not. But not to worry, you can still have a summer-only handbag and feel very work-appropriate at the same time! How? Try a classic, structured style in a neutral summer fabric! My favorites are linen and burlap. These fabrics are light and luxurious, yet so unexpected. Pictured below are a few of my favorite styles, check them out!
Rebecca Minkoff Linen Morning After Mini Bombe Bag – $374
A favorite among Minkettes, the Morning After Mini Bombe is a great classic style. I love the oatmeal linen canvas paired with the contrasting black patent leather trim. Sleek and simple, this style is perfect for carrying your everyday essentials!
Alexander Wang Burlap Small Emile Tote – $650
A relatively simple style by Alexander Wang standards, the Small Emile Tote is completely void of studs or heavy hardware. I love the khaki burlap and simple black leather trim. Its only source of adornment are some structured corner plates. This bag would be perfect for someone looking to make a statement without all the added flare!
Tod’s Linen Sacca Lampo Oblique Media Shoulder Bag – $995
Natural linen with leather accents create a look that is lighter than air! I love the simple hobo shape and exposed angled zipper pockets. A little less structured, but it still has that great simple and chic essence about it.
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That Tod’s one looks kinda cool and different, for Tod’s. I will be putting that on my list.
Oh and I love that Bombe Bag!
The Emilie is kinda cool, but I would have to see it in person. I’m not sure how I feel about the metal hardware on the bottom. Also his bags, arent they known for being heavy.
I love the Tod’s. You can wear it for years (during the summer only of course).
The Bombe is the BOMB!!! thanks for posting.
I just bought a linen bag from Coach, which I waited and saw that Bombe bag. Darn it!
I need to jump on board with this trend.
I love the look of these bags, but I’m worried if I ever spill anything on them it will stain.
I love that the prices are reasonable for a summer bag.
I love the Rebecca Minkoff Linen Morning After Mini Bombe Bag!
So many linen bags! I like the Rebecca Minkoff.
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