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Best Summer Bags for 2025

Our selection of the best bags to complete every outfit all summer long.

If like us, your holiday forward planning includes your daily outfits and your most used Pinterest board is ‘holiday fits’, we’ve got a selection of the best summer bags for 2025. Whether you’re wanting to splurge on a designer handbag or are just looking for the best high-street or crossbody finds this season, we’ve got you covered with these incredible finds.

Best Summer Bags for 2025

Best High-Street Bags for 2025

The high-street is brimming with incredible bags for summer at an affordable price at the moment. So whether you just need a beach bag to throw everything in or something a little more put together for your beach dinners or Amalfi strolls, we’ve got your back with these budget finds.

Designer Summer Bags for 2025

If you’re wanting to splurge and budget is not a limiting factor, there’s an unsurprisingly incredible selection of designer bags for the summer. From leather to cotton totes, these are investment pieces to last you for years if not decades to come. Timeless and elegant, you just cannot go wrong with designer options. From Loewe to Dior and Chloé, here’s our full selection that will get you from Saint-Tropez to Portofino.

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Marni Tropicalia Small Leather Tote Bag in Maroon | £1,295
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Chloé Woody Large Cotton Tote Bag | £1,050

Summer Crossbody Bags

Crossbody bag are an absolute staple in any wardrobe and an integral part of our lives constantly on-the-go. From going to the shops, to commuting and traveling, crossbody bags are available in endless styles, shapes and shades. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled quite the list!

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Jigsaw Athena Woven Tote Cream | £120

By Violette Kraemer

Violette Kraemer has over 10 years’ experience in media and marketing, working across industries including arts, fashion, events, bridal and beauty She specialises in fashion and beauty content with a particular interest in women's health and wellbeing.
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