Looking to upgrade your handbag game for the summer?
The perfect accessory, particularly if you're travelling during the warmer months and keen to keep your belongings close at hand.
This season, bag trends have shifted toward fluid, spacious shapes paired with touchable, softer materials.
Let’s take a look at our top summer picks from our summer handbag range, available in-store and online at McElhinneys!
Elevated Woven Wonders
Raffia and woven materials are getting a sleek, structured upgrade for everyday wear rather than just the beach this season.
One that we have in stock that we adore is the Katie Loxton Nova Raffia Shoulder Bag, which features a gorgeous natural raffia style.
Perfect for everything from a shopping trip to a poolside afternoon, with plenty of space for those on the go!
Unique Shapes
The "rich off-duty" aesthetic takes over with the quirky-shaped handbag trend we're seeing across brands this season.
The Guess Kirsten Woven Mini Grab Bag is a great statement bag, crafted in a distinctive shape and summer-approved woven texture.
Bold Chain Reactions
Heavy, statement-making hardware adds a rigid, polished contrast to the season's otherwise soft shapes.
Several designer handbag brands stocked at McElhinneys - Guess and Michael Kors in particular - prominently display thick, chunky gold hardware and interwoven chain straps.
One that we are obsessed with this season is the Tommy Hilfiger Small Chain Canvas Shoulder Bag.
Bold Coloured Bags
For smaller evening or day-to-night options, sharp geometric shapes and vibrant shades take centre stage.
The Valentino Thetis Flap Shoulder Bag features a bold resin and faux-leather mixed strap and comes in a trendy orange tone, making for a cool and contemporary accessory.
Orange is really big this summer, and completing your outfit with the right accessory is a very wearable way of working the trend into your wardrobe.
Tactical Textures
Tactile materials are outperforming standard smooth leathers this summer, and with it being festival season, fringing has once again made a huge comeback.
This Tommy Hilfiger Suede Medium Shoulder Bag is the epitome of relaxed summer luxury, perfectly capturing the tactile suede trend dominating the season.
Crafted from a rich, velvety suede in a warm, earthy tan, this style of bag brings a retro-classic feel to everyday styling.
So, whether you are into slouchy bags, or a bold pop of colour, there is a trend to suit everyone this season!
The best part about bag trends is that they always come back around, so handbags are an investment piece that you will always find a purpose for!
What bag trends are you bringing into the summer?
Until next time,
Leah x
