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Set aside everything you thought you knew about summer bags. Because this season, four new silhouettes are worth obsessing over, each radiating sunshine and feeling destined for the beach.
Plant-based fibres, such as sisal and raffia, long celebrated for their tactile appeal and sustainability, step firmly into focus. For spring-summer 2026, four designer brands reinterpret these humble materials through unique perspectives.
01 - Celine Large Triomphe Beads Basket, SGD3600
Firstly, leave it to Celine to strip sisal down to its purest geometry. Compared to raffia, sisal, derived from the agave plant, feels stiffer, so it is ideal for structured baskets. With crisp lines, tonal leather and gold-tone hardware, the Large Triomphe Beads Basket exudes effortless Parisian confidence. It is the basket bag you carry confidently in the crook of your arm, whether at a market or weekend beach getaway. CELINE
02 - Chloé Summer Banana East-West Tote Bag, SGD2300
If you’re searching for the essence of sunset in a tote, Chloé delivers it with ease. The Summer Banana East-West tote features an open crochet weave in a mesmerising ombré wash. It fades from dusty rose to burnt caramel, much like the Mediterranean twilight. With the brand’s logo playfully embroidered across the front, the tote is unabashedly romantic and utterly irresistible for the season. CHLOÉ
03 - Loewe Loop Bucket, SGD4450
Then trust Loewe to treat raffia like it belongs on a gallery wall. For Paula’s Ibiza, the Spanish house reimagines its Loop in Chocolate/Natural bi-coloured raffia. In doing so, it transforms a familiar silhouette into something more tactile and expressive. An adjustable strap introduces a bold, graphic element, while the hybrid bucket-and-hobo shape reads as both beach-ready and museum-worthy. LOEWE
04 - Miu Miu Raffia-Effect Woven Tote Bag, SGD2430
Ever the rule-breaker, Miu Miu takes another approach to the raffia tote. This vertical 41 cm by 32 cm bag uses a blend of recycled cotton, viscose and polyester. Together, they convincingly mimic the woven raffia effect. Rendered in deep burgundy and sky blue stripes, the design feels bold and unexpected. The brand’s logo, stamped proudly across the surface, reinforces its confident attitude. MIU MIU
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