It is summer, and for most people that only means one thing – it is time to hit the beach and flaunt the summer style. One way to do this is by carrying a beach bag that is both stylish and practical. As much as these tote bags will elevate your beach look, they are also practical as they allow you to carry all your essentials in them. From chic and functional options to statement-making pieces, below are this season’s must-have beach bags.

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Prada Crochet Tote Bag

Made from the eco-friendly raffia material that is considered to be one of the best beach bag materials for its lightness, the Prada Crochet tote bag dominated social media feeds for looking delicate and stylish at the same time. Available in both subtle and vibrant colours, these Prada bags featured intricate and detailed crochet work that is complete with a strikingly noticeable embroidery of Prada on the front. Buy here for HK$16,800.

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tote Bag

In addition to its rectangular shape that gives the bag its classy look, this tote bag from Saint Laurent is roomy thus allowing you to fit in a lot of things in it. Its strong leather handles offer the extra grip you will need. It also has a small inner compartment with a zip and three snap buttons that add an extra layer of protection to your personal belongings. Buy here for HK$20,900.

Balenciaga Cities Paris Tote Bag

Another bag that is equally spacious and convenient to use is the Cities Paris Tote Bag from Balenciaga. It is not only perfect for people eyeing trendy bags but also for the ones who prioritise something with easy maintenance. The accessory is made out of cotton canvas that can be kept sparklingly new by wiping it with a soft cloth. To add to that, it comes with extra pockets on the inside to store your things more safely. Buy here for HK$8,700.

Valentino Garavani Optical Logo Woven Tote Bag

If you are someone who loves to pick colourful accessories, then this multi-coloured bag that features bright shades of blue, red, orange, green and more will surely catch your attention. Beyond these attractive hues, the bag’s design also looks striking as it plays with Valentino’s V logo to form a continuous and symmetrical pattern. To top it off, this Valentino bag has simple and contrasting brown handles with rock stud detailing which gives the bag a much more balanced look. Buy here for HK$20,500.

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Off-White Arrows-logo print tote bag

The popular streetwear brand Off-White is known for its bags with its iconic arrows logo and for this particular tote bag, the luxury fashion brand went a step further by designing a bag with a fun chequered pattern using black arrow monograms. Thanks to the rosy-brown background the arrow motifs look elevated. Another standout detail about this bag – in addition to the attention-grasping bright red handles – is the detachable pocket which doubles as an extra purse. Buy here for HK$9,700.

Loewe Font Tote Bag

This cuboid-shaped font tote bag from Loewe looks trendy and compelling with its structured appearance. With this entire bag being in black colour and some details like the logo and the edges being white, the contrast between the two shades give the bag a very sophisticated and edgy appearance. When you take a closer look, the tightly-knit handwork depicts the exquisite craftsmanship of a talented artisan. Buy here for HK$15,400.