From Redbridge to the Riviera, a roomy tote bag is a crutch to get you through summer. Big enough for towel and tome or a laptop and Asics, these shoulder staples are a surefire hit.
The Hampstead classic Daunt Books bag might well do the job, but for those wanting to elevate their arm game, plenty of bag brands have produced a serviceable crop for the new season. There are designer hits (whose totes aren’t as bankrupting as their leather goods) such as Isabel Marant’s very smart, Darwen striped canvas-trimmed nylon tote, which will easily survive the sand.
