The oversized raffia bag has become a summer essential for good reason. With its effortless blend of practicality, texture and understated glamour, it feels equally at home on city streets as it does by the water.

Words by Aude Asklöv
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The oversized raffia bag is the chicest shortcut to summer – effortless, functional, and quietly dramatic. I love it oversized because modern life asks for preparedness: sunglasses, sunscreen, water, lip balm, hydration spray, hair pins, a lipstick, scarf, umbrella, notebook, chewing gum, keys, a book, and maybe even an extra pair of shoes. Everything has its place, and suddenly the bag becomes a portable version of daily life.

Beyond function, it transforms the silhouette. The volume creates a relaxed, sculptural contrast that makes even a simple outfit feel more intentional. It is both rustic and polished, especially when paired with a more refined city look softened by slouchy proportions.

Worn over the shoulder or tucked under the arm, it moves easily between city weekends and seaside escapes. Above all, it signals a shift in mood—into summer ease, insouciance, and an “off-duty” energy that still feels considered.

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