The Anti-Trend That Women in Paris, London, and Rome Wear on Repeat in Summer

In my mind, trends are like waves in the ocean—unpredictable, sometimes turbulent, and constantly shifting. When you’re wading through it all, you have to proactively choose not to ride every trendy wave and instead return to solid ground (aka those stable staples). That’s an even more relevant sentiment during the summertime because practicality always wins out when push comes to shove. After all, who wants to be bothered by picking a cute outfit when it’s boiling outside? Or who can buy into every summer trend when you’re also trying to book a flight? 

In short, having staples you can rely on to get you through the summer is a godsend. But that’s not limited to clothing; numerous accessories lend themselves to being summer essentials. One of the prime examples? Straw accessories. No matter what’s happening on the runway, you can always find women wearing various straw accessories, including bags, hats, shoes, belts, and more.

Accessories made from various woven materials (i.e., straw, palm leaves, and raffia) have moved past being a seasonal trend and have cemented themselves as a staple in their own right. To show the staying power of straw accessories, I’ve combed through hundreds of outfit ideas to identify three ways the fashion set has embraced them. Plus, I’ve rounded up the best straw, raffia, and woven accessories to shop online. If you’ve been looking for that item that can be your anchor every summer, you’ll want to keep scrolling.