Trendy Bags to Usher in Summer

Whether you plan on spending your summer soaking up the sun to feel the sand between your toes on a breezy beach, or enjoying music festivals and everything in between, a trendy bag holds your essentials while making sure your ensembles are stylishly put together.

From playful to practical, we’ve rounded up some of the new handbag releases that won’t break the bank – all housed under one roof at Harbour City, where international fashion houses and high street labels converge.

Bohemian charm

There’s something about the woven details of straw and raffia bags that make them scream summer vacations like no others.

Michael Kors has given the Parker bag a bohemian update to embrace the warmer weather. The Parker Medium Woven Straw Shoulder Bag features an ubiquitous woven straw finish juxtaposed with the Empire hardware. Two interchangeable leather and chain-link straps are included so you’re guaranteed to be carrying the convertible bag this summer on repeat – whether you’re headed to a tropical island or a grocery run at the local farmer’s market, the summer staple completes your casual chic look.

Boxy classic

Attending your bestie’s wedding in a botanical garden this summer? You can’t go wrong with an elegant top handle bag. The classic silhouette is splashed with some sorbet-worthy shades by Tory Burch to make the formal look a little more fun.

The new mini Bonbon handbag comes in an array of classic and candy colors. Measuring some 19 cm wide by 12 cm high with two interior card pockets and one exterior back slit pocket, it’s definitely a lovely size to hold your wallet, phone, lipstick, compact and then more as you raise your glass to the newlyweds.

The sky’s the limit

Since its debut in 1998, Anteprima’s Wirebag has, over the years, evolved into a fashion icon that is made available in new colors and shapes every season.

This summer sees the addition of the Stella Color Collection, which is inspired by the mystical nights and the stellar colors that resemble the waves of the Aurora Borealis flickering in the sky. The five new shades with pearly texture break through the deep sereneness of the night sky to playfully dazzle with your cocktail dress. The teardrop-shaped Mini Standard 6T1 Wirebag and the Standard Miniatura Wirebag flatters just about any petite figure.

Maritime flair

To take your junk boat party attire to the next level, you can’t go wrong with a nod to the nautical vibe. That doesn’t mean you have to go all sailor mode though. Keep your favorite swimsuit cover-up yet embrace the nautical look with Longchamp’s ever-classic Le Pliage Tote in blue and white stripes.

It holds all your summer essentials thanks to its roomy design, with a flat pocket thoughtfully there to secure your cards and keys. The recycled canvas makes the bag so lightweight and splash-proof to earn its spot as your seafaring staple to own.

Myriads of bags in both classy styles and relaxed silhouettes are all summer-ready, as we fill our social calendars with fun road trips, beach getaways, among other season’s occasions. What would be your pick of the season?