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    I'm Filling My Closet With These 4 Summer Bag Styles

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    By Nikki Ogunnaike
    Published 27 May 2025 In Buying Guides

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    Friends! Sorry to leave you hanging last week, but I promise it was for good reason. Shortly after launching our Motherhood Issue and holding our inaugural Power Moms awards dinner, team MC traveled to Atlanta for our annual Power Play summit. That’s right, we took our show on the road, touching down in A-Town for a day of incredible programming centered around this year’s theme: Freedom and Your Future: Rewriting the Rules for Your Most Well-Rounded Life. We had a series of conversations with stars like Natasha Lyonn, Kandi Burress, Marsai Martin, Olympian Jordan Chiles, and many others, about how our individual and collective choices show up in different areas of our lives, including style, career, and culture.

    Now that I’m back, though, I’ve got summer bag styles on the brain. More specifically, ones like the following that I find myself reaching for during warmer months.

    OVERNIGHT SCHLEPPERS

    Summer calls for weekends by the water or quickie road trips where you just need a couple of outfits. Ditch the roller bag, and carry one of these travel bags instead.

    Dagne Dover, Landon Neoprene Carryall Bag

    Dagne Dover
    Landon Neoprene Carryall Bag
    $230 AT DAGNE DOVER

    Underseat Duffle

    Briggs & Riley
    Baseline Underseat Duffle
    $289
    $289 AT BRIGGS & RILEY

    RIMOWA, Signature - Nylon Duffle Bag

    Rimowa
    Nylon Duffle Bag
    $1550
    $1,550 AT RIMOWA

    Longchamp, Travel Bag Expandable

    Longchamp
    Travel Bag Expandable
    $285
    $285 AT LONGCHAMP

    Tumi, Contine Weekender

    Tumi
    Contine Weekender
    $459 AT TUMI

    Vera Bradley, Large Miramar Weekender

    Vera Bradley
    Large Miramar Weekender
    $90 AT VERA BRADLEY

    GOING-OUT CLUTCHES

    Touch grass! Have fun with your friends! Actively refuse to carry a ton of stuff!

    J.Crew, Handknotted Raffia Rectangular Clutch With Leather Handles

    J.Crew
    Handknotted Raffia Rectangular Clutch With Leather Handles
    $138
    $118 AT J.CREW

    Anthropologie, Melie Bianco Selena Floral Beaded Bag

    Anthropologie
    Melie Bianco Selena Floral Beaded Bag
    $88
    $88 AT ANTHROPOLOGIE

    BOTTEGA VENETA, Long Andiamo Intrecciato Leather Clutch

    Bottega Veneta
    Long Andiamo Intrecciato Leather Clutch
    $3200
    $3,200 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Cult Gaia, Nala Ruched Metallic Leather Clutch

    Cult Gaia
    Nala Ruched Metallic Leather Clutch
    $410
    $410 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Polène, Numéro Un Nano - Textured Burgundy

    Polène
    Numéro Un Nano
    $470
    $470 AT POLÈNE

    SIMKHAI, Bridget Pearl Oyster Clutch

    Simkhai
    Bridget Pearl Oyster Clutch
    $495
    $495 AT SIMKHAI

    BEACH (OR PARK) BAGS

    Grab a towel or blanket, some libations and snacks, and spend the day lounging outside with friends and family.

    Kule, The Take Out Tote

    Kule
    The Take Out Tote
    $228 AT KULE

    L.L.Bean, Hunter's Tote Bag, Open-Top

    L.L.Bean
    Hunter's Tote Bag
    $45
    $45 AT L.L. BEAN

    8 Other Reasons, Ma Cherie Crochet Bag

    8 Other Reasons
    Ma Cherie Crochet Bag
    $84
    $84 AT REVOLVE

    RAFFIA AND BASKET TOTES

    This material just screams warm weather. Always has, always will.

    Sézane, Justine Basket Bag

    Sézane
    Justine Basket Bag
    $285
    $285 AT SÉZANE

    COS, Hand-Woven Tote Bag

    Cos
    Hand-Woven Tote Bag
    $135
    $135 AT COS

    LOEWE, + Paula's Ibiza Puzzle Fold Xl Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag

    Loewe
    + Paula's Ibiza Puzzle Fold Xl Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag
    $3550
    $3,550 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Max Mara, Luigi Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag

    Max Mara
    Luigi Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag
    $295
    $295 AT MYTHERESA

    Chloé, Summer Banana Small Raffia Tote Bag

    Chloé
    Summer Banana Small Raffia Tote Bag
    $990
    $990 AT MYTHERESA

    Balenciaga, Women's Le Cagole Basket

    Balenciaga
    Women's Le Cagole Basket
    $850
    $850 AT BALENCIAGA

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