Jacquemus’ heart bag is our top pick of the summer
The Harvey Nichols raffia bag
Harvey Nichols is one of the biggest and best places to buy top-end designer fashion in summer 2026 and we have found the perfect bag on the Harvey Nichols website
The store has added incredible new lines to its catalogue including Chloe, Dries Van Noten, Versace, Khaite, Jacquemus, Zimmerman and Missoni and here at Hey Savi we have spent days sifting through all the best new additions to bring you our top picks of the summer.
Raffia is all over Harvey Nichols’ summer edit this year, and there are good reasons for that. Beautifully woven by hand, a raffia bag looks made in a way a moulded leather doesn’t. The palm leaf is so light that it holds its shape perfectly, and it doesn’t mind heat or salt air, which is more than you can say for calfskin. Add the fact that it is a natural fibre at a moment when every luxury house wants to talk about materials, and you get a season where almost every brand has a woven bag in the line-up.
Most of those bags are basket bags made for beach days. This one doesn’t, because Jacquemus made it in black. In black the weave stops looking like a holiday souvenir and starts looking like texture, the way a good tweed does. The bag itself is woven as a heart, with the handle formed by the cut-out through the middle and a hook fastening at the open top.
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That is why we have filed it under evening rather than resort. It works with a slip dress or with wide black trousers, and it does the job of a clutch while taking up much more visual space, which is the point. We would wear it to a terrace dinner or to a summer wedding without thinking twice. At £420 it is at the sensible end of designer pricing, and unlike a straw basket you buy in July, it will still look right next summer.
What is raffia?
Raffia is a miracle material. Made from the leaves of the raffia palm tree, it is an eco-friendly fibre that is strong and flexible. Which means it is perfect for summer beach bags.
Big, bold raffia bags are the key accessory in many summer collections. Bigger than your standard handbag, they are perfect for visits to the beach and are strong enough to hold everything you need for a day out.
The material is not just the domain of low-cost beach wear. Designer brands are doing some incredible things with raffia when it comes to evening wear. High end handbags with design flair and a more sophisticated feel are central to a huge range of designer collections this summer.
Our pick: Jacquemus raffia bag
Where to buy: On the Harvey Nichols website
Jacquemus raffia bag
The Jacquemus Le Spiaggia Coeur Raffia Top Handle Bag combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Handwoven from raffia in a distinctive heart shape, it features geometric gold-tone charms and a minimalist design. Lightweight yet eye-catching, this luxurious accessory is perfect for summer outings, beach escapes, or adding effortless sophistication to everyday looks.
