Orin Carlin
From Maje to Bottega Veneta, here are the most stylish crocheted bags to debut on the beach.
Despite crochet’s humble origins, the needlework technique has taken the fashion industry by storm. The 1960s saw a huge resurgence in the desire to crochet, and judging by its proliferation throughout this season’s collections, from Acne Studios to Anna Sui, the trend is here to stay.
Once seemingly ingrained in the Coachella dress code, crochet has taken a turn after being adopted by lovers of Y2K. It has been translated into a variety of stylish forms including slip dresses and bucket hats and we are happy to report that crochet bags are officially not a step too far but an essential part of your wardrobe Summer accessories collection.
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Hi! Fashion picked the 6 best crochet bags to shop for:
Do you adapt your bag to your surroundings? Yes, please. This vibrant sunset-inspired Alanui bag fits perfectly with the backdrop of a beautiful summer evening.
Crochet cotton beach bag, £655, Alanui
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Maje’s iconic M bag comes in a gorgeous orange and white floral crochet design, and while it would look totally at home in Woodstock, it would definitely complement your modern festival wardrobe too, whether you’re hitting Glasto or Primavera.
Crochet M Bag, £299, majesty
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This striped rainbow design by JW Anderson is literally joy personified. Handcrafted from organic cotton, this bag has a flat bottom which means it’s super roomy and can hold all your beach essentials.
Crochet organic cotton striped tote bag, £280, JW Anderson
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Marco Rambaldi really got it right with this pink and white tassel bag. Pair it with flowy cream wide-leg pants and summer is yours.
Recycled bag with a crochet design£145, Marco Rambaldi
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Bottega is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, and this purple crossbody bag is no exception. We love the coolness of the silver on the deep purple base and the spherical snap button closure.
Hand crocheted shoulder bag£3,320, Bottega Veneta
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Colville’s bucket bag was crocheted by women from the Wayúu tribe in Colombia using the crochet style of the same name. The geometric pattern is really fun and would add a happy touch of brightness to any outfit.
Tote bag with Wayuu crochet design£636, Colville
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