From beach to bar, a cool beach bag will have your holiday covered – you never know when a day at the beach will turn into a night out. No longer an afterthought, your holiday bag says a lot about you. Prada’s woven raffia tote (€1,450, www.prada.com) is the season’s MVP (most valuable player). We also love the artisanal aesthetic of a traditional basket with leather straps, perfect for an afternoon wandering around Palma in the sun. A roomy basket will store all your essentials, from your new beach read, to a ginormous towel and plenty of SPF. Alternatively, a top-handled woven bag is chic enough for St Tropez: Jane Birkin was rarely seen without one.

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