On-Trend Bags for Summer 2023: 20 Affordable Options

Summer 2023 is here and it's all about natural materials when it comes to handbags. Rattan, wicker, and yarn abound. And even more traditional bags get a 2023 update with natural accents like bamboo handles and wooden beads.

Though the look of a traditional leather bag will never go out of style (hello, quiet luxury), designers in 2023 have given even the most elegant of materials a rustic twist. One of the most popular trends of the year —  sparked by Bottega Veneta's sought-after bags — is woven leather. Like the rattan craze, it has a homespun flavor that's perfect for the summer.

Here's our roundup of the affordable it-bags of the summer, with finds from Amazon, M. Gemi, Anthropologie, and more. 

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Rattan and wicker

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• I use this exact purse to get veggies at the farmers market and bring food for park hangs.

• This bag is practically begging to be carried around Positano or Malibu.

• This TJ Maxx find has the silhouette of a fancy purse, but is made of wicker.

• Imagine carrying this to dinner and drinks at a beachside restaurant.

Quiet luxury

• Crafted in fine leather by a former Hermes designer, this is one of the most luxurious bags I own.

• The quality of the leather is only equaled by the stunning design.

• A true old money favorite, this nylon tote is a classic that will last for many, many years.

• Made from fine Italian leather by a brand that is the definition of quiet luxury.

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Micro bags 

• A beautiful quality bag that will fit your phone and keys — I’m obsessed with mine!

• A fun teeny pouch that comes in three beaded colors.

• This Amazon find has over a thousand rave reviews.

• Featuring an adjustable strap and a sporty vibe.

Woven leather

• Handmade in Bali with luxe woven leather.

• You can carry this as a handbag or attach a crossbody strap.

• A simple, practical silhouette in a trendy material.

• This chic tote is under $60 and comes in over 30 colors.

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Crochet

• A stunning celeb-favorite from a Colombian-born brand.

• This woven tote is ultra packable and also comes in white and blue.

• Made of trendy multi-colored knit squares, there’s nothing ‘granny’ about it.

• The perfect pop of color for an all-white outfit.

Style & Beauty Editor

Samantha Crozier is a style & beauty editor for Insider Reviews. She spends her days testing the newest it-bag, the workout set that's all over Instagram, or that lipgloss that everyone is talking about on TikTok. She's obsessed with gold jewelry, vitamin C serums, toile-printed dresses, faux fur, tiny purses, kitten heels, and everything to do with vintage fashion.  Before joining Insider Reviews, she was an editor on the Health Reference team where she focused on articles about sex and relationships, skincare, nutrition, and mental health.  She graduated from Tufts University with degrees in English and Political Science and had jobs in book publishing before coming to Insider in 2020. Although she now lives in Brooklyn, she still travels back and forth to her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.  You can reach her at: scrozier@insider.com.

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