This Is My #1 Summer Bag Choice—End of Discussion
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@symphonyofsilkLorna of Symphony of Silk carrying a canvas bag from Dior.
Yes, I'm happy with a basic fabric tote, and many of us wear ours as a key indicator of our likes and interests (indie-bookstore tote owners, I'm talking to you). But if you're in the mood for something more upmarket, I've noticed that designer canvas bag creations are everywhere at the moment, with styles coming in from the big luxury houses such as Saint Laurent and Chanel, through to more niche brands such as Delvaux and Demellier.
Firstly, they can offer an entry-level price point into the world of luxury and have done so for many decades now. You can pick up some great vintage canvas bags on Vestiaire Collective or Etsy, which proves this is no one-hit-wonder but a longer-term investment. Additionally, they are less formal and fussy than a traditional It bag, so I find that a good-quality canvas tote brings a certain casual nonchalance to any given summer outfit. Indeed, they go with almost all ensembles, from minimalistic tailoring through to boho dresses. And as well as better internal pockets or dividers than you'll probably find in a basket bag, you can fill them to the brim and still look slick. Keep scrolling to discover the designer canvas bags that I think are the best.
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Getty ImagesChloé's Woody Tote bags are high up on the list of 2023's key designer bags, and you can see why, right? That retro Chloé logo ticker-tape is just so fun, yet the bags themselves are really quite versatile and easy.
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@oumaymaboumeshouliThis Anagram bag from Loewe ticks a lot of the boxes. Structured enough to feel smart, but still relaxed in its tan leather trim and biscuity canvas.
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@annabelrosendahlFashion insider Annabel knows a top-notch bag when she sees one, and she's recently been styling this vintage canvas tote from Hermès with all her summer looks. You can find this gem on sites like Vestiaire and Farfetch Preloved.
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@bettinalooneyThe infamous Dior saddle bag is no doubt already on your radar, but I'm here to tell you that the canvas iteration is definitely worth your attention.
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@mrsrachelstevensRachel Stevens has a great wardrobe—did you know that? This Saint Laurent bag is a beauty and works very well with the '70s feel of her maxi dress.
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@threadsstylingThe day when a Chanel bag—canvas or otherwise—doesn't make my heart skip a beat is the day when I've fallen out of love with fashion. This Deauville style can be found secondhand at various pre-loved e-tailers.
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@modedamourAnnemiek's Demellier tote looks like the perfect size to carry a laptop around in. Ideal for working on location in the months to come.
This has park picnic written all over it.
Another Saint Laurent, but this has also become a staple part of its collections.
Not all canvas bags have to be serious and muted.
This is the perfect summer work bag, if you ask me.
This is for those who want something super unique.
For a bag that initially seems so simple, this actually has a lot of design-work going on—a real treat.
I'm enjoying the long and short strap options here.
This would make for a chic carry-on next time you travel.
