Some bags just can’t take the heat. And as disappointing as it is to leave your finer things at home when it’s time to hit the beach, it’s equally fun to break out your wilder pieces – raffia, perforated, and colorful PVC totes! Whether you’re jet setting to the Caribbean or just walking over to your neighbor’s pool, these are the bags you’ll want to have with you…
Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather-Trimmed PVC Tote: Cats and the color pink – Marc by Marc knows what the girls want. On NET-A-PORTER for $230.
Jerome Dreyfuss Pat Perforated Tote: Forget the beach! With Jerome’s Parisian cool aesthetic, this perforated calfskin bag can be carried just about anywhere. At Barneys New York for $940.
Charlotte Olympia Sunny Basket Raffia & Metallic Leather Tote: Get the quirky look of Charlotte’s sunglasses clutch with the function of a simple raffia tote. On Moda Operandi for $995.
Kenzo Leather-Trimmed Palm Tree-Print PVC Tote: This clever, Cali-inspired tote comes with a faux leather pouch to keep your valuables safe from wet towels and oozing sunscreen bottles. On NET-A-PORTER for $385.
Marni Printed PVC Tote: In spite of the ever so subtle floral print, this is another bag you can carry off the beach. The North-South shape makes it a prime candidate for books and laptops. On NET-A-PORTER for $340.