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Few can make raffia bags work away from the beach as well as some of your favourite fashion houses. Case in point? These chic key styles that get a complete overhaul in the woven material to bring a refreshing dose of sunshine to your everyday look, regardless of the occasion.
01 - Bottega Veneta Crochet Raffia Cassette, SGD4750
The iconic intrecciato weave may have first appeared in the 70s. However, the Italian maison still manages to keep things exciting by putting fresh touches on the archival design. This time, in breezy intrecciato crochet raffia that dresses its signature Cassette crossbody.
A surprisingly lovely departure from the usual calfskin leather, a magnetic snap seals this iteration. Measuring 23 cm by 15 cm, it comes with an adjustable leather strap. BOTTEGA VENETA
02 - Celine Teen Triomphe Raffia Bag Triomphe, SGD5300
You can’t deny the allure of this shoulder bag, one of the crowd-favourite designs from Celine today. While there are already plenty of colours and materials to choose from, don’t miss this stylish option in woven raffia.
Standing at 18.5 cm by 14 cm, the new eye-catching piece is just enough for all your daily essentials. It comes complete with the gold-tone metallic Triomphe hardware that also doubles as the bag’s closure. CELINE
03 - Dior Medium Book Tote in Natural Cannage Raffia, SGD5100
Dior knows a thing or two about summer, as its woven rendition of the classic Book Tote proves. Crafted in natural raffia Cannage, this stunner comes complete with the Christian Dior Paris signature on the front.
Designed to hold more than just your daily needs, the 36 cm by 27.5 cm number is also perfect for stashing those beach essentials. Toss in a book, towel and sunscreen, then carry the chic tote by hand or over the shoulder. DIOR
04 - Louis Vuitton Petit Bucket, SGD3800
Looking for something to accompany you on daily adventures? Then consider this fun bucket bag with ample room to take you from work to play in a flash. The knitted raffia comes complete with the iconic logo patch, as well as a leather base stamped with the maison’s golden signature.
This top-handle darling measures 24 cm by 19 cm, with a spacious 18.5 cm depth. Simply attach the removable and adjustable cowhide leather strap to turn it into a shoulder or crossbody style. LOUIS VUITTON
05 - Valentino Small Rockstud Shoulder Bag In Bouclé Raffia, SGD2580
Reimagined for the joys of summer and beyond, you’ll now find this 22.5 cm by 15 cm classic shaped in bouclé synthetic raffia and lurex with leather overlays.
The edges of the leather trims bear striking pyramid-shape studs in platinum finish that give the bag a slight punk-rock aesthetic. For the must-have Valentino visual twist, of course. VALENTINO
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