If you’re anything like us, you’re hoping to spend a good portion of this summer near the closest and coolest body of water. For trips to the beach or the pool, a chic bag can pull your whole look together. But if you’re going to invest, you’ll probably want an option you can carry to work too. After all, when it comes to shopping, the smartest and most sustainable choice is something classic, functional, and multi-use. Hence, the “beach meets city” bag, a hybrid of laid-back summer style and chic city polish. This season, there are plenty of options to choose, from rugged woven leathers and raffias, to sturdy but stylish canvases. Our picks will keep you company by the water and bring a hint of off-duty joy to your workday ensembles.
Vintage Mesh Tote Bag
Dragon Diffusions
Traversee Large Tote
Rue de Verneil
Oregon Bag
The Row
Boat and Tote
L.L. Bean
Puzzle Fold Tote
Loewe
Striped Tote
Toteme
Lotus Tote
Khaite
Calella Bag
Hereu
Tanger Basket Tote
A.P.C.
Water Resistant Canvas Tote Bag
Kassl
Corner Bucket Top Handle Bag
JW Anderson
Naia Bag
Skall Studios
Isla Bag
Bembien
Cala 32
Metier
6 Pocket Tote
Amiacalva
Oversized Shopper
COS
Medium Pili and Bianca Shopper
Plan C
Heavyweight Canvas Tote
Baggu
Sandy Bag
Clare V
Small Tote Bag
James Perse
The Medium Tote
Kule