The best raffia bags to wear all year round

The cute drawstring mini bag by quirky accessory purveyor Anya Hindmarch is the ideal piece to house all your essentials. The leather tassels add a sense of playfulness, and I love the versatility of the alterable shape.

The spacious raffia tote is the perfect understated beach outfit accompaniment. With a clean, luxe-looking silhouette and tan leather accents, this affordable accessory by Mango even features an interior zip-up compartment to keep your belongings safe. 

Prada's classic shoulder bag silhouette has been given a rustic makeover, and we're totally here for it. Featuring a sky blue and white checked pattern, the piece is enhanced with shiny silver hardware. Style yours with a crisp linen shirt and cool-girl boxers.

Another vote for vibrant checks comes in the form of Arket's Afroart bag. Crafted in Madagascar, the piece features punchy green alongside sleek tan leather. Team yours with an otherwise monochrome outfit to add a pop of colour.

Stradivarius' affordable raffia tote has a certain slouchy appeal. Its soft silhouette has a casual feel, and it would look great with a sleek black one-piece and knotted slides.

Roger Vivier's Viv Skate bag is super playful, and the house's signature crystal-embellished buckle adds a certain party spirit. The striped design feels timeless, and it is lined with a twill drawstring pouch for peace of mind. Style yours with a slip mini dress and kitten heel slingbacks.

Handcrafted in Spain, Hereu's 'Calella' tote is clean and sharp - perfect for devout minimalists. The combination of the beige raffia and the rich, chocolate brown leather trim feels harmonious, and I love the structural element. 

This slimline, round tote by Catarina Mina is infused with playfulness. The crochet focal point adds a sense of depth and the two-tone beading is a nice touch.

Simultaneously sleek and slouchy, I love the curvature of the black handle against soft, beige raffia. This affordable clutch by high street stalwart River Island is unfussy, versatile and ideal for a beachside dinner.

Alaïa excels in must-have silhouettes, and that extends to its accessories. Crafted in Italy, the 'Khaima' is super spacious, and features asymmetric leather trims - offbeat, and yet still beautifully subtle.

If you're looking to invest in an elegant, everyday shoulder bag, this piece by Tod's has a certain seasonless appeal. The colours are neutral enough to work with most outfits, be it jeans and a trench or an airy white linen shirt. The crochet body is bound together by sleek, calf leather, and I love the subtle nod to the brand's rich heritage.

With a playful, snaffle-style design, this crossbody by Boden is the ideal citybreak outfit accompaniment. The design is simple, yet effective and could easily be elevated with a luxe printed silk scarf. 

Featuring timeless stripes, this piece from Staud's Resort collection is categorically elegant. The clean oval shape helps raffia transcend its traditional beachy associations, and I think it would look great nestled in the crook of an elbow alongside supple leather footwear.

I love the vividness of the orange against the glossy leather overlay on this tote by Ulla Johnson, the colour combination almost reminds me of Greek Attic art. The shades are rich and earthy, and gold-tone studs add a delicate hint of chrome.

Crafted in France, this piece by Inès Bressand's takes the bucket bag to a whole new level. The shape feels fresh and interesting, and it is fitted with a circular lid to keep all your essentials safe.

Cult Gaia's 'Hera' bag is a modern classic, and we're very much here for its slouchy energy in raffia form. The gold beading feels ornate, and I think this piece would work really well with relaxed-fit wide-leg trousers.

This basket bag by Sensi Studio is whimsical and cool, and the feather trim adds a frothy frivolity. It features top handles in bright white leather as well as a long strap so it can be worn multiple ways.

Handwoven by female artisans in Northern Spain, this piece by Heimat Atlantica is a celebration of stellar craftsmanship. I love the inkiness of the navy, and the boxiness of the shape, which I think feels more polished than other slouchier beach bags. For an added sense of texture, the front handles feature clusters of pukka shells.

It-girl adored Anine Bing always delivers on the accessory front, and this piece poses no exception. Combining natural raffia with cream leather, it features the brand's monogram as the focal point, and the open-top construction has a certain easy-breezy simplicity.

For luxe raffia that can be worn all year round, look no further than Elleme's 'Baozi' bag. In a warm cream hue, the natural fibre works alongside cognac-brown leather accents and 18kt gold-plated hardware to form an elegant crossbody. The piece would work equally well over a pinstripe shirt dress in the summer, as over a cool-girl cardi when the weather demands.