This designer-inspired high-street bag is set to become the must-have purchase of summer 2025.
With the arrival of summer, I find myself in need of a handbag update. The warm weather makes my leather bags less impactful than during the cooler months, and to embrace the sunshine, I look for more textural options. Typically, this means a lovely basket bag, but this year I’ve come across a summer bag that feels even more refined, sourced directly from the high street. Soon, COS's Slouchy Raffia Tote (£65) will be the talk of the town.
It's no surprise that this chic find is from COS, a brand that has introduced one of the most iconic crossbody bags in recent years—a bowling bag that had editors refreshing its page daily, alongside a range of other stylish bags that are frequently seen around the city. For the summer of 2025, the brand is embracing raffia as a textural update, and the Slouchy Raffia Tote is already turning heads among editors.
What about the shape? It’s elegant. The size? Generous. The overall feel? Perfect for summer. This slouchy raffia tote is the quintessential seasonal bag, adding a warm-weather touch to your outfits while being versatile for both day and evening wear. Its strength lies in its simplicity. The classic raffia body with a single strap handle gives off an air of sophistication, making it seem much more luxurious than a £65 high-street item. Like many of COS's standout bags, I suspect this will become a beloved staple that we’ll see return season after season.
Continue reading to discover COS's Slouchy Tote Bag and explore more raffia bag options that I highly recommend.
Shop the COS Slouchy Tote Bag:
COS
Slouchy Tote Bag – Raffia
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This designer-inspired high-street bag is set to become the must-have purchase of summer 2025.
It won't remain in stock for much longer.