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Jun 04, 2025

Every Accessory You Need to Know (and Shop!) to Get in a Summer Mood | Vogue

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The art of

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.

The art of accessorizing is taking what you already own and making it feel entirely new. And arguably, there’s no better time to work these fresh accents into your most reliable seasonal ensembles (cotton dresses, easy pull-on trousers, billowing blouses, etc.) than peak summer. Vacationing or not, it’s when the collective mood shifts to take on a more exuberant and expressive tone—and all you need is one bag, shoe, or whimsical accent to embrace this sensibility.

The season’s top accessories reflect summer’s playful attitude with capsules and designs that balance nonchalant ease with an energetic and joyful spirit. Even the most familiar and quintessentially summer items feel as covetable as ever—think canvas totes the Miu Miu way, espadrilles enlivened by Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza’s crafty touch, or even Khaite’s raffia bags outfitted with a city slickers’ edge. Go ahead, summer is short as is—why not have the most fun with it?

Fashion is no stranger to turning everyday objects into cult-fashion items and the market tote is back and better than ever for summer. The Row’s striped mesh tote and Chan Luu’s sequined trim feel like souvenirs picked up from travels, turning trips to the farmer’s market, school drop off, and the beach all the more fun while carrying one.

The Row

Barn mini tote bag

THE ROW

Staud

Christos large gingham mesh tote

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SHOPBOP

STAUD

Mango

braided shoulder bag

MANGO

Chan Luu

recycled market bag

CHAN LUU

Skip the classic tan espadrille for something more joy inducing. Leave it to Loewe and Paula’s Ibiza to bring a vibrant take on the historically Spanish shoe; this season’s summer capsule offers the flat in a hot fuschia, with splashes of color even accenting the sole. Following suit, Prada has a light cherry pink Mary Jane ripe for the picking, J. Crew’s done a red mesh, and Valentino Garavani has a printed mule ready for a Euro-summer.

Loewe

x Paula's Ibiza Rio espadrilles

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Valentino Garavani

La Cruisette printed espadrille mules

MYTHERESA

Prada

double mary jane strap espadrilles

BERGDORF GOODMAN

J.Crew

Made-in-Spain espadrille flats

J.CREW

Finished off with sleek black leather accents, the raffia bag goes beyond the beach this summer. While practically every designer has their version of a logo raffia tote, designers are giving shopping a new reason to invest in one with city-friendly styles that can live on long after the summer season sunsets.

Khaite

Simona shoulder bag

KHAITE

Altuzarra

basket clutch

ALTUZARRA

Alaïa

One Piece Demi shoulder bag

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Reformation

Siena top handle tote

REFORMATION

Like a fish to water, to summer ensemble is complete without jewelry. Pick your poison (or should we say poisson?), from fish-shaped pendants to seashells, tassels, and beads. Why not string your favorite seasonal motif from your neck this summer?

Ben-Amun

oversized fish necklace

MODA OPERANDI

Le Sundial

The Spring pendant necklace

MODA OPERANDI

Julietta

Riviera necklace

JULIETTA

Sophie Buhai

full moon cord necklace

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Day trippers, overnighters, and holiday vacationers, rejoice! Oversized carryalls from Hereu, Kallmeyer, L.L. Bean, and Bode offer exceptionally roomy (and stylish) solutions to throw it all in and go with effortless ease. Anything to make the realities of summer travel more bearable—even if it’s just a big, big bag.

Hereu

Calella squared stripes tote bag

SELFRIDGES

HEREU

Kallmeyer

Cottage tote bag

SSENSE

L.L.Bean

Boat and Tote bag

L.L.BEAN

Bode

Parakeet stripe tote

NORDSTROM

The Row’s caged jelly flats were a sold-out hit last summer. This season, the transparent PVC material lives on through yet another of the moment silhouette: the thong sandal. Offered in soothing oceanic shades from Chloé, Christopher Esber, and more, these are really the ideal vacation shoe, whether you venture into the blue or not!

Chloé

jelly sandals

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FWRD

NORDSTROM

Christopher Esber

Jo flip flops

CHRISTOPHER ESBER

Ancient Greek Sandals

Jelly flip flops

ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS

Black Suede Studio

Jeli flip flops

NORDSTROM

We can’t talk about summer accessorizing without mentioning flip-flops. The ultimate in ultra-laid back dressing, the carefree shoe is in fact an intentional sartorial choice—as it should be.

The Row

Dune flip flops

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SSENSE

NORDSTROM

A.Emery

Flora sandals

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FWRD

Staud

Freja leather flip flops

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Havaianas

Top Classic flip flops

FREE PEOPLE

REVOLVE

Ground yourself in Khaite’s studded slingbacks, and sling on a day-tripping raffia or netted bag from Loewe or Saint Laurent for a relaxed, bohemian island feel that works in any locale.

Khaite

Boden sandals

KHAITE

Saint Laurent

Cassandre large crochet tote

SAINT LAURENT

Loewe

x Paula's Ibiza woven raffia tote bag

MR. PORTER

BERGDORF GOODMAN

A.Emery

Jalen leather sandals

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There’s nothing wrong with a plain straw tote, except for the fact you might already own one. Update yours with one in color, stripes, or colorful stripes! Your white cotton dresses will thank you!

Loewe

Paula's Ibiza anagram basket raffia tote

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Marni

Tropicalia micro tote

SHOPBOP

Chloé

Summer Banana striped raffia tote

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Sensi Studio

large straw tote bag

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Raffia and canvas is to summer what suede and leather is to fall—a match made. A striped canvas tote strikes a nautical chord, from Miu Miu and Prada’s take, to more traditional iterations from Rue De Verneuil and Toteme. You can’t go wrong with any of these.

Miu Miu

Ivy canvas and leather bag

MIU MIU

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Rue de Verneuil

Sellier medium canvas tote

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Prada

large printed tote bag

PRADA

Toteme

beach tote

TOTEME

Summer dressing is supposed to be fun. Lean all the way in with playful paillettes that make a splash, from Lizzie Forunato’s glinting pouch to Jimmy Choo’s mint-green heeled sandals. You won’t be able to take you eyes off them!

Lizzie Fortunato

Gala pouch

MODA OPERANDI

Jimmy Choo

Freja 70 suede paillette sandals

MYTHERESA

JIMMY CHOO

Dries Van Noten

beaded snake-print wedge mules

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MYTHERESA

Magda Butrym

Devana sequined top handle bag

LUISAVIAROMA

From Gucci’s Jackie to Jacquemus’ Le Bambino, the picnic basket bag comes in friendly and familiar silhouettes—each one, Jane Birkin-approved.

Gucci

Jackie 1961 wicker small bag

GUCCI

Prada

wicker mini shoulder bag

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Jacquemus

Le Bambino long osier bag

SHOPBOP

Saint Laurent

Voltaire top handle bag

SAINT LAURENT

Wear one in your hair, around your neck, as a pareo, a little handkerchief top, knotted around a bag strap, or as a belt around the waist of skirts and dresses. Bring personality to any look with a single silky, small, and—best of all—incredibly easy to pack, accessory.

Gucci

printed silk twill carré

GUCCI

La DoubleJ

Phoenix Placée foulard

LA DOUBLEJ

Isabel Marant

Sirina printed silk-voile scarf

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Jacquemus

Le Bandana Palmier square silk scarf

NORDSTROM

It’s not summer without sunglasses. Here are the need-to-know pairs: Selima Optique collabed with colorful knitwear Zankov on a line of standout shades, plus, Miu Miu’s it-girl geeky wire frames, ASAP Rocky’s Raybans, and Loewe’s oversized shield shades.

Selima Optique

x Zankov Aleksandr acetate sunglasses

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Ray-Ban

X A$AP Rocky Balorama sunglasses

REVOLVE

Miu Miu

53mm oval sunglasses

NORDSTROM

Loewe Eyewear

x Paula's Ibiza oversized acetate sunglasses

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