Fashion

A raffia bag is a bag woven from raffia, a natural fibre taken from the long leaves of the raffia palm, and Madagascar is the main source of the fibre. Raffia is softer, lighter and more pliable than most straw, so it can be handwoven into structured totes, crochet shapes and fringe. Good examples are the handwoven Goldentime bags from Zimmermann, which sit within our edit of designer tote bags.

Nude sandals are sandals in a shade close to your own skin tone, so the shoe blends into the leg and makes it look longer. Pick the shade by matching the top of your bare foot, then wear them with pastels, florals, prints and bright dresses, anywhere you want the outfit to lead and the shoe to step back. Browse the Zimmermann collection and our designer sandals edit for current shapes.

To wear a visor hat, set the brim level just above your eyebrows, tie it firmly at the back, and pair it with hair pulled back in a ponytail, a low bun and loose waves left down behind the band. A visor shades your face and eyes while leaving the crown open, so it stays cool for the beach, tennis and boat days, but it does not cover your scalp. The natural raffia visor from Zimmermann is our worked example, alongside the wider edit of designer hats.

To style black pumps, match the finish to the occasion: satin for evenings and weddings, patent and smooth leather for tailoring, suede for softer daywear. Keep the rest of the outfit to one clear idea, such as slim trousers with a white shirt, and let the shoe finish the line. Black pumps are firmly in style in 2026, led by squared toes, satin uppers and sculptural heels, a shape you will find across the Zimmermann edit and our wider selection of designer heels.

To style a fringe bag, let it be the one textured piece in your outfit and keep everything around it smooth and simple: a linen shirt, a slip dress, clean denim and sleek sandals. Wear a small fringe bag crossbody by day and over the shoulder at night, and choose a natural shade when you want it to go with everything. The handwoven raffia fringe bags from Zimmermann are a strong place to start, alongside our edit of designer shoulder bags.

A good designer beach bag is roomy enough for sunscreen, sunglasses and a phone, light enough to carry across hot sand, and made from a material that copes with salt air, such as handwoven raffia, canvas and treated leather. The best ones add a closure and a strap that frees your hands. For a worked example this season, look at the raffia totes from Zimmermann alongside the wider edit of designer bags at Coveti.