Cover Photo: Courtesy of Loewe
This summer brings us playful designer handbags inspired by the great outdoors, from beach-bum ready to elegant Japanese nature motifs
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1. Loewe: Paula's Ibiza

Fusing bohemian coastal style with the Ibiza boutique Paula’s playful prints, the collection is a mix-match of varying textiles, textures and colours. A definite stand-out is the crocheted cartoon turtle that’s a vibrant pattern upon the woven sling-shopper bag; a truly fine craftmanship that exudes the free-spirit of a vacationist. 

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2. Dior: Hajime Sorayama Leather Goods Line

Combining the traditional elements of Japanese patterns such as blooming sakura with a robot-dinosaur, this collaboration with artist Hajime Sorayama simply roars (and in a good way). The designs are the latest addition of men’s leather goods by artistic director Kim Jones and they’re a sure statement on the streets of Tokyo.

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3. Louis Vuitton: New Wave Bag

The New Wave collection from Louis Vuitton features sophistication and youth in the form of a bumbag and camera bag with the iconic quilting leather. Available in playful shades of white, black and candy pink, the compact-sized bags are the perfect companion for those long summer days out from the beach to champagne brunches and beyond.

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4. Chanel: Chanel By The Sea

Be transported to the beaches along the South of Franch with a beach ball-Minaudiere and a rattan vanity case from the Chanel By The Sea collection. Coco Chanel herself was known to spend her time sun-bathing and frolicking on such beautiful beaches as Biarritz and Deauville, making this collection is an homage to that memory.

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5. Givenchy: Givenchy Leo

It comes to no one’s surprise that the inspiration behind Givenchy's magnificent lion print is a nod to artistic director Clare Waight's zodiac. Be it in the form of a backpack, wallet or clutch, carry the king of the jungle with you wherever you go. 

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