It doesn't officially feel like summer until the first batch of raffia, straw, rattan and woven handbags come rolling along. Dubbed "natural" bags, they're quintessentially beachy, hence their popularity during the few hot months of the year. This go-round, however, we're switching things up by embracing and hoarding raffia clutches instead of the much more ubiquitous totes and outsize carryalls.
Now you may be under the assumption that such a viewpoint significantly narrows the potential shopping list. Not even remotely. It's quite surprising really just how many there are out there currently. Which is a great thing since they cater to a range of price points. (Kinda important right now.) They're not a one-trick pony on the shape front, either. From sleek envelopes to fringe-accented boxy silhouettes to frame bags to half moons, you can cart a different one every single day of the week. Leave it to Jacquemus and Cult Gaia to up the ante, though. The former's clutch looks like a folded paper bag from our dining in the middle school cafeteria days, while the latter tops its creation with a wavy handle that's a true work of art.
Ready to help the raffia clutches trend kick off? Then keep reading to shop the vast array of options from some of our favorite online stores.
COS Oversized Soleil Clutch Bag Straw, $135 at COS
Saint Laurent Large YSL Envelope Pouch Clutch Bag in Braided Rope, $1,700 at Neiman Marcus
Cult Gaia Elsa Clutch, $398 at Cult Gaia
Rabanne Raphia Clutch Bag, $360 at Farfetch
Mango Natural Fibre Handbag in Burnt Orange, $89.99 at Mango
Dolce Vita Hydra Clutch Natural Raffia, $98 at Dolce Vita
Bembien Flora Clutch, $175 at Bembien
Altuzarra Watermill Envelope Clutch, $495 at Shopbop
Weekend Max Mara Small Raffia-Effect Pasticcino Bag in Milk, $295 at Weekend Max Mara
Vanessa Bruno Raffia Clutch Bag, $285 at Vanessa Bruno
Gucci Leather-Trimmed Crocheted Raffia Clutch, $1,690 at Net-a-Porter
& Other Stories Fringed Straw Clutch, $119 at & Other Stories
BTB Natural Gigi Framed Clutch, $180 at Tuckernuck
Veronica Beard Lock Box Clutch in Natural Wicker/Hazelwood, $598 at Veronica Beard
Mansur Gavriel Mini Cloud Clutch in Natural Raffia/Jasmine, $545 at Mansur Gavriel
Brunello Cucinelli Fold-Over Small Raffia Clutch, $2,300 at Mytheresa
Reiss Aria Half Moon Raffia Clutch, $160 at Bloomingdale's
Casa Clara Clutch, $62 at Revolve
PatBO x Nannacay Jasmim Bag, $197.50 at Shopbop
Jacquemus The Rond Carré Clutch in Ivory/Black, $1,050 at Jacquemus
Givenchy Logo Raffia Clutch, $550 at Mytheresa
Cult Gaia Lillia Mini Woven Clutch Bag, $398 at Neiman Marcus
J.Crew Handknotted Raffia Rectangular Clutch With Leather Handles in English Saddle Natural, $128 at J.Crew
DeMellier The Tokyo Clutch in Black Smooth & Warm Raffia, $385 at DeMellier
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