Any piece of clothing comprised of linen is a prized possession this time of year. The cloth woven from flax is notoriously breathable, ideal for sweltering temps. Which is why you're currently seeing everything from linen pants to blazers all over your favorite retailers' websites. Have you ever considered linen bags, though?
We're not talking about those boring tote bags you take to the beach or the market. No, these babies are super sophisticated. The kind that are destined to achieve It status. Many have leather accents or trim making the silhouettes feel more elegant. Thanks to their construction, they're also durable, great for everyday use.
Major fashion houses are already fans. Chloe has all manner of Woody tote bags in different sizes and colored logo straps. Prada also boasts its moniker on its linen-blend bags. Alaïa's take qualifies as an east-west creation, making it very trendy. Proenza Schouler offers a structured bucket bag. As does Loro Piana, although its version features stripes. If hobos are your go-tos, see Zimmermann's Trampoline twist. While Jacquemus' The Long Bambino Bag gets a linen makeover.
Not really in a neutral frame of mind? Pick up Valentino Garavani's embroidered tote. Balmain's lipstick print bag definitely makes an impression. Chloe also serves up a tie-dye clutch. You don't need to be on vacation to cart MC2 Saint Barth's Colette everywhere you go.
Here are the best linen bags to keep by your side through the rest of summer.
Chloe Woody Tote Bag in Linen in Bluish Green, $1,550 at Chloe
Mango Oval Linen-Blend Shoulder Bag, $59.99 at Mango
Balmain White Small B-Army Balmain Lipstick Print Bag, $460 at SSENSE
Vanessa Bruno Linen Quilted Shoulder Bag, $580 at Farfetch
Cuyana Paloma Tote (Linen), $658 at Cuyana
Loro Piana Large Bale Bag, $4,100 at Loro Piana
Staud x C.Bonz Custom Soft Rey Bag in Cream Tan, $395 at Staud
Proenza Schouler Brant Leather-Trimmed Linen Bucket Bag in Off-White, $1,014 at Net-a-Porter
Alaïa Teckel Medium Leather Baguette Bag, $2,650 at Saks
Zimmermann Trampoline Hobo, $895 at Zimmermann
Jacquemus Beige The Long Bambino Bag, $1,090 at SSENSE
Prada Jardinière Large Linen Blend Handbag, $2,600 at Prada
Mango Mini Oval Linen-Blend Shoulder Bag, $39.99 at Mango
Chloe Edith Tie-Dye Linen Clutch, $379 at Mytheresa
Métier Incognito Small Cabas, $2,450 at Métier
Savette The Slim Symmetry Linen Pochette, $1,390 at Moda Operandi
Jil Sander Yellow Medium Book Tote, $267 at SSENSE
MC2 Saint Barth Colette Linen Off-White Handbag, $179 at MC2 Saint Barth
Lafayette 148 New York Linen-Hemp Garden L Tote in Pebble Multi, $998 at Lafayette 148 New York
Vivienne Westwood Beige Large Archive Yasmine Hand Bag, $500 at SSENSE
Valentino Garavani Nellcôte Embroidered Tote Bag, $2,450 at Farfetch
COS Pinch Tote Bag in Linen, $199 at COS
Isabel Marant Off-White Darwen Tote, $290 at SSENSE
