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Best Bags for Hot Weather
Straw, denim and more style picks that can handle the heat.
- 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 & Wooden Beading
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.
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
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.
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.
Denim
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.
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.
Signature Canvas
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.
How to Care for Signature Canvas: Bags and accessories crafted in Signature Canvas can be cleaned with a damp or dry soft cloth.
FAQs: You asked. We’ve answered.
What bag colors go best with a summer wardrobe?
What bag colors go best with a summer wardrobe?
Neutrals don't always have to blend into the background. In fact, summer neutrals are typically crisp and bright. Shades of white, silver and blue gray can make any all-neutral summer look stand out. Go for a monochromatic look with a white linen sundress and an all-white mini bag for a style that's refreshing on even the hottest summer days.
What’s the most durable bag material for the beach?
What’s the most durable bag material for the beach?
Keep all your belongings safe from the sand and water with an ultra-durable and high-quality bag made from one of the following materials.
- PVC: Lightweight, durable and versatile, PVC is the ultimate beach day bag material. It’s water-resistant, plus its durable finish will remain polished for an effortlessly put together look.
- Straw: For that carefree summer feeling anywhere, straw is an all-natural and delicate material that lends itself well to flowy sundresses and breathable linens.
- Coated Canvas: A compact bag crafted of coated canvas is the practical summer style pick you’ll wear time and time again. Both sturdy and simultaneously lightweight, coated canvas is the plus-one you’ll look forward to taking with you as the weather gets warmer.
What’s the most convenient style for an everyday summer bag?
What’s the most convenient style for an everyday summer bag?
Versatile, convertible styles that transition from shoulder bag to crossbody or wristlet are a popular choice for everyday summer outings (including strolls through the park, bike rides along the boardwalk and outdoor dinners or rooftop happy hours). Style your adaptable bag one way on the way there, then switch it up on the walk home.