I Can’t Stop Wearing Summer’s Raffia Trend—22 Pieces to Shop Now

Sure, the idea of the raffia trend is nothing new; we love a beachy look this time of year. But thanks to a huge showing at our favorite spring-summer shows and major cosigns from our favorite brands, the natural material is shaping up to have a much bigger season than usual. It’s high time to invest before all the good stuff sells out.

It all started on the runway. Chloé, Zimmermann, and Jacquemus, among others, showed raffia handbags; Gucci and Michael Kors wove the stuff into actual garments; Tommy Hilfiger even turned it into baseball caps. More accessible labels like Madewell, J.Crew, and Coach are now going big on the woven material, applying it to everything from trendy bags to slide sandals to laidback belts. Plus, given that coastal motifs are a major fashion trend for the season ahead, it’ll fit in with the shell jewelry and Breton stripes you’re already tempted to buy.

Glamour’s raffia trend wish list

The Easy Tote: The Drop Ealga Straw Tote, $40
The Viral Bag: Staud Moon Raffia Tote, $295
The Chic Crossbody: Coach Hadley Convertible Bag, $199
The Beachy Sandals: J.Crew New Colbie Sandals, $75
The Work Flats: Zjgzf Woven Ballet Flats, $53
The Summery Sandals: Steve Madden Soleil Sandals, $100
The Sun Hat: Madewell Lantern Straw Hat, $78

Styling raffia accessories takes virtually zero effort, especially when you’re on vacation; just bring a straw tote to the beach and pair it with a colorful one-piece swimsuit, some strappy sandals, and a sarong. If you find yourself stuck in the city, though, it also pairs beautifully with faded denim, airy skirts, and boho blouses in the form of ballet flats, crossbodies, and belts. Headed to brunch? Try a body-skimming tank top, wide linen pants, and raffia sandals. And because the material oozes crafty charm, it’s a great way to soften sharper pieces—think evening dresses and tailored trousers—with some soft, easygoing energy.

Ready to hop on the accessory trend before summer really gets going? Shop our editors’ absolute favorite trendy raffia pieces below.

Best raffia bags

The easiest (and perhaps trendiest) way to ace the raffia trend is with a woven bag. Whether you’re in the market for a summer shoulder bag, a beach-ready tote, or a very cute designer pick, all of these gems will make every warm-weather outfit feel that much more relaxed. They’re also especially great for any upcoming beach weddings on your calendar.

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Madewell Camren Mini Bag

$88

Madewell

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Staud Moon Raffia Tote

$295

Nordstrom

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Reformation Medium Vittoria Tote Bag

$298

Reformation

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Coach Hadley Convertible Crossbody Bag

$199

Coach Outlet

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Tory Burch Ella Small Hand-Crocheted Tote

$348

Nordstrom

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Gucci Woven Small Tote Bag

$2,400

Gucci

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J.Crew Handknotted Faux-Raffia Bucket Bag

$128

J.Crew

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The Drop Ealga Straw Tote

$40

Amazon

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Saint Laurent Cassandre Raffia Clutch

$1,250

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Dolce Vita Hydra Convertible Raffia Clutch

$98

Nordstrom

Best raffia shoes

Everyone from Amazon to Prada is offering its own take on raffia shoes this season, meaning you have more options than ever to build your dream summer shoe rotation. If you’re daydreaming about your next vacation, we suggest starting with sandals, which are so easy to pack in a carry-on and will take you from the beach to the resort restaurant. For work and dressy events, though, you should consider raffia ballet flats or block heels, which look dreamy with flowy dresses.

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Coach Slide Sandals

$119

Coach Outlet

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Prada Raffia Espadrille Slide Sandals

$875

Nordstrom

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J.Crew New Colbie Wide-Strap Buckle Sandals

$128 $100

J.Crew

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AllSaints Sian Raffia Sandals

$199

Nordstrom

$199

Revolve

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Raye Natasha Flats

$158

Revolve

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Zjgzf Woven Ballet Flats

$53

Amazon

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Loeffler Randall Carmen Sandals

$350

Nordstrom

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Steve Madden Soleil Sandals

$100

Steve Madden

Best raffia accessories

Okay, so you have your bags and shoes covered—but what about the rest of your accessories? Packable sun hats are pretty much nonnegotiable for the summer months, and they take up virtually no room in your everyday bag or travel tote. If you’re living for the coastal prep trend this year, raffia belts add an instant beachy pop to your outfit; we recommend styling these picks with a crisp button-down tucked into wide-leg trousers alongside soft loafers or jelly sandals.

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