6 Trending Summer It Bags That Say "That's Right, I Know What's Up"
Every summer has its It bags. Whether you’re heading on holiday, commuting in the heat, or simply trying to make a simple outfit feel pulled together, a great summer handbag can do a lot of heavy lifting. It’s the piece that adds polish to linen separates, brings personality to neutral outfits and holds all the essentials without sacrificing style. For all these reasons, summer is the season where bags really get to shine. So, I thought now was the ideal time to take stock of the current handbag landscape and see which styles are proving most popular this year.
What’s interesting about summer 2025’s It bags, though, is that they aren’t necessarily brand new. The styles I’m seeing everywhere—from fashion insiders in the city to airport security snaps and coastal getaways—are ones that have been bubbling up for a few seasons. Now, they’ve hit their stride. That in itself feels like a refreshing shift—less about chasing the latest drop of new arm candy and more about investing in the pieces that have quietly proven their worth across several summers already.
These are the bags that have stood the test of time thanks to thoughtful design, versatility and that intangible quality that makes a bag feel right. Ahead, I’ve rounded up six bags I keep seeing everywhere this season—each one a testament to the power of choosing your accessories well. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if some of you own one of these bags already. There's only one way to find out; scroll on.
The 6 "It" Bags of Summer 2025
1. Sézane Justine Basket Bag
Summer is the season of basket bags—straw carry alls that work just as well for the beach as they will your commute. And while we usually see designer iterations come to the fore, adorned with logos when they do, for summer 2025 there's a more accessible basket bag that's taking over. Enter Sézane's Justine bag.
A bag that balanced practicality with nostalgia, like many of the other bags I'm seeing a lot of right now, the French brand's large straw tote isn't new for 2025, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it is judging by the sheer amount of people currently carrying it. From London fashion people all the way to top-tier celebs (Sienna Miller has been seen carrying one on several occasions now), there's no arguing—this is 2025's hottest basket bag.
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Sézane
Justine Basket Bag
Natural straw and tan leather is as classic a combination as you can get.
Sézane
Justine Basket Bag
The olive green colourway has been a bit hit so far this summer.
Sézane
Justine Basket Bag
For French Riviera-inspired chic, look no further than the navy leather option.
2. The Row '90s Mini Bag
The Row has treated us to so many It items over the years—the Margaux bag, the fisherman sandal, its flip-flops that changed how the whole world once viewed the casual shoe style. However, right now, it's the brand's '90s mini bag that is proving most sought after in fashion circles.
Okay, so it won't hold as much as the other bags on our list but not everything in this world needs to be practical, right? It's compact size and simple design make it the ideal investment for occasion season—I, for one, can't think of a single dress or tailored set I own that it wouldn't go with. That said, there's no need to save your The Row '90s bag for best—as you can see, it looks charming styled with everyday ensembles you'd typically expect to see bigger bags worn with.
