12 Designer Beach Bags to Stay Stylish On the Sand

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As we look forward to the sunny seasons ahead, it's only natural that many of our minds turn to that favorite of vacation pastimes—a trip to the beach. While certainly recent years have seen us all embrace the joys of a more relaxed wardrobe, that doesn't mean that a trip to the shore needs to be all utility and no style. In fact, there are few accessory joys greater than the splashy fun of resort looks. Of course, no good seaside look would be complete without a do-it-all beach bag, and nowadays there are no shortage of options that are as heavy on chic as they are on function. Here we've rounded up some of the best designer beach bags for the most luxe beach trip ever.

Small Raffia Tote

For a quick beach jaunt, this small (9" x 9.5") bag from fan-favorite MZ Wallace offers just enough space for your essentials without having to manage a major sized tote. It even comes with a removable tethered zip pouch to corral smaller items.

Canvas Basketweave Tote

Make a style statement at the shore with a bold, beautifully patterned tote made of light, water-resistant cotton canvas.

Sandy Tote

If you're looking for a beach bag that won't overstuff your suitcase, this on-trend woven option is just the ticket. At 11"x15.25" it's got plenty of space for whatever vacation throws at you, and the lose weave means you'll never have to contend with sand at the bottom of your bag.

Allington Straw Tote

With two sets of straps, one for shoulder wear, and one of handholds, this roomy, fully-lined straw tote is a great do-it-all bag for vacation.

Medium St. Barths Tote

When things get splashy, this water-resistant tote will keep your essentials dry, while the woven texture adds a instant dose of luxe.

Woody large leather-trimmed raffia tote

A classic raffia look gets a luxe upgrade on this tote, which features leather accents and wide, logo-embroidered straps that make it comfortable to wear over the shoulder.

Day-Off 33 leather-trimmed printed PVC tote

Made with printed PVC, this tote is not only practical for the sand-and-surf life, but also brings a pop of modern color with contracting red leather trim and a tethered interior pouch in the same bold shade.

Como woven straw tote

Nobody does pared-back, classic cool quite like J.Crew, so it's hardly a surprise that their leather-strapped straw tote is the platonic ideal of a low-key beach bag.

Ibiza Petal Raffia Basket Bag

For those who like to stand out, this raffia basket bag, with its artfully scalloped top, is a winner.

Carlotta Straw Bag

Give your beach bag a ladylike touch with the supersized black satin bow on this classic straw bag.

Le Pliage Filet Top Handle Bag

For a beach bag that can double as a seaside dinner accessory, this chic netted version of Longchamp's favorite Le Pilage bag suits to a T.

Cabas Clear Vinyl Tote

Clear vinyl construction not only makes the simple silhouette of this elegant tote more modern, it also provides a little extra protection for sea spray.

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