Handbags inspired by the great outdoors, from beach-bum ready to Japanese nature elements, are depicted in a multitude of playful shapes and sophisticated designs

1. Dior: Hajime Sorayama Leather Goods Line

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Combining the traditional elements of Japanese patterns such as blooming sakura with a robot-dinosaur, this collaboration with artist Hajime Sorayama simply roars (and in a good way). The designs are the latest addition of men’s leather goods by artistic director Kim Jones and they’re a sure statement in the streets of Tokyo.

2. Louis Vuitton: New Wave Bag

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The New Wave collection features sophistication and youth in the form of a bumbag and camera bag with the iconic quilting leather. Available in white, black and candy pink, the bags showcase a range of styles for the beach-goer that emulate spontaneity and classy femininity.

3. Chanel: Chanel By The Sea

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Be transported to the Parisian beach with a beach ball-Minaudiere and a rattan vanity case from Chanel By The Sea. Designer Coco Chanel was also known to spend her time sun-bathing and frolicking in the beautiful beaches in France such as Biarritz and Deauville thus, the collection is a token of that memory.

4. Givenchy: Givenchy Leo

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It comes to no one’s surprise that the inspiration behind the magnificent lion print is that it is the Zodiac sign of artistic director Clare Waight. Carry the king of the jungle as you make your way to the neighbouring city of Singapore and pose in front of the landmark Merlion statue; just a suggestion!

5. Loewe: Paula's Ibiza

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Fusing bohemian coastal style with the Ibiza boutique Paula’s playful prints, the collection is a mix-match of varying textiles, textures and colours. A definite stand-out is the crocheted cartoon turtle that’s a vibrant pattern upon the woven sling-shopper bag; a truly fine craftmanship that exudes the free-spirit of a vacationist. 

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