The Raffia Bag Of My Dreams From Chanel Coco Beach 24

Living in South Florida for much of my life, summer will always be the season that I relate to best. Though we live practically in a virtual year-round summer here, seasonal beach collections always speak to my soul. 

I suppose it’s all the excitement that comes with vacation season. The dream trips we either get to go on or think about in our minds, the idea of time off from work so we can recharge and relax, and the happiness the extra sunshine brings us all. Nearly every major brand releases a summer capsule collection, one of my favorite times of the fashion calendar. 

Chanel combines playful and whimsy very well, season after season. This year, for Chanel Coco Beach 24, Chanel takes us back to the beach with a warm-weather-themed collection ideal for summer trips. 

The Ultimate Raffia Shopping Bags

We had the opportunity to see some of my favorite bags from this collection up close, and now, I believe I have a closet full of Chanel and a trip to the South of France planned. 

A girl can dream. 

The two bags I love most from this line are the Small and Maxi Raffia Shopping Bags. These bags come in two sizes, each with the same elements—including the removable lambskin leather pouch (always a nice touch). 

The Chanel Raffia Shopping Bag features a braided pattern with small diamond openings alongside tighter woven areas. These openings allow a peek inside the bag and its contents. 

Two sets of handles—with the iconic chain and leather detail—allow for either hand carrying or over the shoulder. It’s important to note that neither of these is adjustable or removable, so you will always have four straps and need to pick the matching two you want to carry. 

This is one of those designs that I understand rationally that I do not need, but it doesn’t change every fiber of my bag-loving-being from wanting. The price for the small is $5,100, and the price for the Maxi is $7,000.

A Touch of Cotton and Stripes

Another fun bag is a twofer because it includes a towel inside and works as a great beach or pool bag. The cotton yellow terrycloth with the matching Chanel towel on the interior screams happiness. The price is $2,625.

Lastly, we looked at the large black-and-white bowling bag. The Bowling Bag style doesn’t come up as often as a popular style, but I have been a fan for a long time. The stripes and the gold hardware give off that same laissez-faire attitude. It is priced at $4,900. 

Discover the entire Chanel Coco Beach 24 collection online and in stores! 

*The 1976 Ford Bronco Coyote 5.0L V8 we used for this shoot is currently for sale. Check it out if it is also the car of your dreams!