Best Bags for Hot Weather

• The summer season calls for bag styles that can handle the heat.
• Materials like straw, denim and coated canvas are popular picks for hot weather.
• These are a few of our Coach favorites and how to care for them all summer long.

The best handbags for hot weather are lightweight, durable and exude that carefree summer vibe. Finding all three of those qualities in a single bag isn’t an easy feat—and understanding how to properly care for your summer plus-one throughout the season can be an even greater challenge.

Below are the best bags for your hot weather style, organized by material with care instructions for each.

Straw bags are officially in season—and the best of the best are expertly crafted (meaning they’ll last a lifetime), versatile enough to match any summer occasion and designed to embrace that warm, carefree vibe in the air. Let the beachy breeze flow right through your straw style companion or opt for a bag with wooden beading. Their natural texture and effortless style is one-of-a-kind. Not to mention, they’re lightweight and easy to carry when the weather heats up.

How to Care for Straw Bags: Straw is an all-natural material that should be handled with care. Clean Coach straw carefully with a damp or dry soft cloth to preserve its texture and durability.

How to Care for Bags with Wooden Beading: To help prevent any damage, keep your bag load light and handle with care. Store it in a dry place and out of direct sunlight to enjoy it for seasons to come.

Leather bags are a classic year-round. But when rendered in lighter shades like white, biscuit and amber brown, they’re especially perfect for the hot weather. Style your leather plus-one with contrasting summer fabrics like linen shirts, silky skirts and denim shorts for a visually striking combo.

How to Care for Leather: Different types of leather require different care. Once you pick out your leather bag, check out our leather care guide for more information. Most Coach leathers can be cleaned with our Leather Product Care Set.

Like a good pair of jeans, a well-crafted denim bag is both lightweight and durable enough to take on all the summer activities on your warm weather checklist. They’re built for everyday—comfortable to wear, soft to the touch and strong enough to carry all the essentials.

How to Care for Denim: Clean denim bags with a damp or dry soft cloth to restore the fabric. Note that colors may transfer to other items, and the hue of colored denim may fade with continuous wear or exposure to strong sunlight.

Defined by its bold double-C motif, Coach Signature Canvas is an emblem of style and sophistication embraced by fashion lovers everywhere. Sturdy yet simultaneously lightweight, the material is designed for your everyday—even when the weather gets hot. For an extra summery style, choose a bag in pink Signature Canvas (like the Barrel Bag).

How to Care for Signature Canvas: Bags and accessories crafted in Signature Canvas can be cleaned with a damp or dry soft cloth.