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The best summer tote bags go beyond the standard rotation of beach bags and travel totes. Functional yet stylish, these bags work for every aspect of your life: a structured canvas carry-all or woven leather bag for toting your laptop to work and airier versions of your favorite top-handle, shoulder bag, and basket silhouettes crafted of mesh, raffia, crochet, and straw for an evening out. Whether you're craving fresh textures to pair with summer work attire, seeking a focal-point bag to take your summer outfits to the next level, or are guilty of buying an entirely new vacation wardrobe—a new designer tote bag included—with every trip, scroll to discover the 15 best summer tote bags to shop now.
This buttery leather tote from Madewell can do it all. Spacious enough to fit your laptop and commuting essentials yet slick enough to pair with a flowy button-down and denim on the weekend, it's a work bag that plays well off hours.
Dimensions: 117"W x 11"H
Without question, this Loewe basket bag is the It tote of summer. The deeper brown tone is an elegant option that stands out from other natural iterations.
Material: Iraca palm and leather
Dimensions: 13.3"H x 24.6"W x 7.8"D
Channel coastal Italian vibes with Gucci's multicolor jute tote. It's a vibrant alternative to natural raffia and straw styles.
Material: Multicolor jute with leather trim
Dimensions: 15.7"W x 11.8"H x 7.1"D
Bottega Veneta's Andiamo is cult-loved of late. Here's the ultimate summer version, which is perfect for work.
Material: Linen, cotton, polyurethane, brass hardware
Dimensions: 14"H x 17.5"W x 7.5"D
Kule's oversized striped canvas totes are a summer staple. This one takes the cake with longer straps that comfortably sit over the shoulder.
Dimensions: 25"W x 17"H
Too hot for leather? Behold your perfect woven summer tote by The Row, of course.
Dimensions: 16.9"H x 13.4"W x 11"D
This winged raffia tote is a stunning warm-weather option for toting your laptop. Leather trim and protective feet offer durability, while top handles and a cross-body strap provide carrying versatility.
Material: Raffia with leather trim
Dimensions: 13.39"H x 28.54"W x 9.84"D
Crochet bags instantly lend a summer vibe to any look. We love the juxtaposition of this Prada tote with warm-weather tailoring, be it a three-piece linen suit or crisp pencil skirt and oversized blazer.
Dimensions: 15"H x 14.2"W x 1.2"D
This spacious, suede shoulder bag gives us Aughts vibes in the best way possible. Style yours with a low-rise slip skirt and kitten heels to fully channel the era.
Dimensions: 11.4"H x 14.2"W x 8.9"D
Embrace summer whimsy with this starfish-adorned tote crafted of viscose with leather trim. While it's gorgeous with shades of white, it's even better with vibrant tones for a particularly spirited look.
Dimensions: 18.9"W x 12.6"H x 7.5"D
Structured white canvas for summer? Gorgeous. Even more so with contrasting black leather trim and removable cross-body strap.
Dimensions: 13"H x 20.5"W x 7"D
If you tend to stray away from bright colors (but are desperate for an alternative to the black and brown bags that tend to be the default for travel), this white leather tote bag from A.P.C. is a great alternative.
Dimensions: · 10" H x 10" W x 1.5" D
What suede is to fall, open-weave mesh is to summer. The leather detailing on this tote bag gives it an extra-luxe look that you can wear from the workweek to the weekend.
Material: Eco flax and cotton
Dimensions: 12.6"H x 11.8"W x 6.5"D
This mesh tote proves that see-through fabric can appear utterly ladylike and elegant. Wear yours to the office with sophisticated yet airy attire.
Material: Mesh nylon and leather
Dimensions: 15.8"H x 13.8"W x 3.9"D
With a roomy, raffia body reinforced with two-tone leather trim, this woven tote bag looks effortlessly cool. Pair it with a two-piece linen set or sleek, maxi dress to keep your valuables close at hand when out on the town.
Dimensions: 14" H x 15.5" W x 5.5" W
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