The Beach Bag Edit: What We’re Packing for Summer Vacation
Inspired finds for seaside getaways.
Looking forward to a trip can be almost as delicious as the getaway itself – and one of the best parts of that lead-up is the pre-vacation wardrobe refresh. This summer, we’re retiring our jelly sandals in favor of a breezy mule. SPF remains essential, as do the perfect pair of sunglasses, and a new tote to hold everything is always a good idea. Here are a few new-for-the-season essentials we’re packing.
1. The classic rope bag gets a blushing glow-up. Clare V. Sandy bag, $145, clarev.com. 2. Made with sturdy woven neoprene, this tote is big enough to hold everything you need for a full day in port. Naghedi St. Barths large tote, $340, naghedinyc.com. 3. Each of The Jacksons’ hand-embroidered jute bags is an instant mood-lifter; pack this one for Sardinia or the Amalfi Coast. The Jacksons Gelato bag, $106, thejacksons.co.uk. 4. A timeless, Riviera-inspired piece from designer Vincent Ribat’s Paris atelier. Rue de Verneuil XL tote, $308, ruedeverneuil.com.
1. A floral pop – for Hawaii, maybe? Tom Ford Hendrix Floral swim short, $770, tomfordfashion.com. 2. Colombian designer Maygel Coronel – who grew up in Cartagena – is the queen of floral accents. Maygel Coronel Quero bikini, $360, maygelcoronel.com. 3. The new collection from kids’ line Mini Rodini was inspired by Stockholm, the hometown of creative director Cassandra Rhodin. Mini Rodini Seagull Frill swimsuit, $58, minirodini.com. 4. Chasing down São Paulo atelier Nau on Instagram is worth it for one of its showstopping suits. Nau Daisy one-piece, price upon request, instagram.com/naubikinis. 5. Orlebar Brown’s swim trunks come in five lengths for discerning leg-barers. Orlebar Brown Bulldog Drawcord trunks, $345, orlebarbrown.com. 6. An elegant choice with extra-supportive corset-style boning around the chest. Staud Adelaide one-piece, $225, staud.clothing.
1. Hotel merch is everywhere – we’ll take this hat with Le Sirenuse’s iconic mermaid logo, please. The Sirenuse cap, $60, emporiosirenuse.com. 2. For a more retro look, turn to Chloé. Chloé Salomé sunglasses, $365, chloe.com. 3. Sunshine Tienda’s palm hats are made in partnership with women artisans around the globe. Sunshine Tienda Daisy palm hat, $149, sunshinetienda.com. 4. EENY Eyewear’s conversation-starting sunglasses were made for Ibiza or Saint-Tropez. EENY Eyewear Creator sunglasses, $250, eenyeyewear.com. 5. Save suitcase space by wearing this wide-brimmed beauty on the plane. Loro Piana Akemi hat, $675, us.loropiana.com. 6. Dakar, Senegal-based sustainable brand Diarrablu uses excess fabric to craft bold scarves and headwraps. Diarrablu Moussor scarf, $45, diarrablu.com. 7. A sleek pair of sunglasses that look like they belong on Carrie Coon in The White Lotus season three. Bottega Veneta Mitre sunglasses, $540, bottegaveneta.com.
1. BookTok is ready for Taylor Jenkins Reid’s fictional epic about one of the first woman scientists in NASA’s 1980s space shuttle program in Houston. Atmosphere, $30, penguinrandomhouse.com. 2. The sophomore novel from Black Cake author Charmaine Wilkerson follows Ebby Freeman as she traces her family’s mysterious history to a centuries-old stoneware jar. Good Dirt, $30, penguinrandomhouse.com. 3. In the latest from rom-com queen Emily Henry, two writers spend a month on an island vying for the chance to pen an heiress’ biography. Great Big Beautiful Life, $29, penguinrandomhouse.com. 4. Expect time travel, Mars colonizers, and a windswept island off the coast of Scotland in this sci-fi drama from Joe Mungo Reed. Terrestrial History, $30, wwnorton.com.
1. The towel dress – with a pocket! – we never knew we needed. Zimmermann Wylie Hooded toweling dress, $425, zimmermann.com. 2. Vacation’s newest adds some sparkle to the brand’s cult-favorite whipped-cream-style sunscreen. Vacation Classic Whip Glow SPF 30, $23, vacation.inc. 3. An afternoon snorkeling excursion needs this adorable underwater film camera. Sunnylife underwater camera, $28, sunnylife.com. 4. Tatcha’s mineral face sunscreen packs in hydrating doses of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50, $64, tatcha.com. 5. These Turkish-inspired, organic cotton towels from Coyuchi are perfect for lakeside afternoons, national park road trips, and everything in between. Coyuchi Mediterranean organic beach towel, $98, coyuchi.com.
1. We’re currently coveting Lemlem’s bold sets, which are made responsibly in Africa. Lemlem Sanaa skirt, $350, and ruched crop top, $225, lemlem.com. 2. Everything from Miami-based design duo Éliou – including these sunny studs – feels made for the beach. Éliou Solenne earrings, $215, eliou.com. 3. The It Girl statement shell. Juju Vera Petra shell pendant, $495, jujuvera.com. 4. A Miami-inspired vegan scent with hints of pineapple and coconut water. Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar eau de parfum, $115, ellisbrooklyn.com. 5. Slides nice enough to wear when the sun goes down. Jenni Kayne leather Camilla mule, $525, jennikayne.com. 6. Seaside style goes from the beach to the promenade with a sheer matte lipstick in a sunny coral hue. Violette FR Bisou Balm in Guimauve, $29, violettefr.com.
