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Every Resort-Ready Handbag Trend to Copy from ‘The White Lotus’

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Nicolette Baker

Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ringByrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring
Nicolette Baker
Nicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food & Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.
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Published on April 05, 2025 07:00AM
Charlotte Le Bon and Leslie Bibb carrying luxury handbags on The White LotusCharlotte Le Bon and Leslie Bibb carrying luxury handbags on The White Lotus

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Destination Top Handle

Logo-Covered Basketweave

Printed Beach Tote

High-End Function

Classic Luxury

Quilted Tote

Showy It-Bag

Tassled Tote

All-Out Beaded Affair

Graphic Tote

Textural Approach

Ludicrously Capacious Leather Bag

Every dark, twisty episode of The White Lotus transports us to a luxurious zip code—no five-star resort reservation (or high-profile murder mystery) required. We’re currently in the thick of the third season, and the tension is reaching a boiling point as vacationers stir up drama against a picturesque Thailand backdrop. While the plot escalates, we still can’t pry our eyes from the opulent “old money” ensembles of the leading cast. Each character takes an assertive approach to quiet (or loud) luxury, complete with accessories well-suited for an upscale resort.

The White Lotus guests’ style ties together the series’ expert storytelling in a deliciously opulent manner, with the resort-ready handbags being a standout element. Ahead, discover 12 vacation-ready handbag styles inspired by our favorite fashion-forward moments from The White Lotus, complete with product picks to shop.

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Destination Top Handle

Parker Posey carries a white Gucci handbag with bamboo top handle on The White LotusParker Posey carries a white Gucci handbag with bamboo top handle on The White Lotus

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Parker Posey’s Victoria Ratliff has become the inarguable fan favorite of The White Lotus season three, and her handbags are sparking just as much discussion as her chaotic quips in that well-to-do southern drawl. The above Gucci bag is so inspirational that the actress has been wearing it to events on repeat, signaling a major moment for vacation-minded top handles (especially bamboo) this spring and summer.

Shop The Look

  • Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Bag in whiteGucci Bamboo 1947 Small Bag in white

    Gucci

  • Patricia Green Collection Charlotte Bamboo Top Handle BagPatricia Green Collection Charlotte Bamboo Top Handle Bag

    Patricia Green Collection

  • Cult Gaia Gwyneth Bag in wicker with bamboo top handleCult Gaia Gwyneth Bag in wicker with bamboo top handle

    Cult Gaia

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Logo-Covered Basketweave

Meghann Fahy wears a printed yellow one-piece swimsuit with a Louis Vuitton handbag nearbyMeghann Fahy wears a printed yellow one-piece swimsuit with a Louis Vuitton handbag nearby

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“Stealth wealth” has left the chat, with maximalism and conspicuous consumption ready to swoop onto the scene. While logo-covered accessories might not be commonplace among the White Lotus’ most affluent clientele, there’s still room for a fabulous outlier or two. Consider pairing a loud logo (like this oh-so-flashy style from Louis Vuitton) with an unassuming fabric and silhouette like a raffia tote to strike the right balance. 

Product Picks

  • Louis Vuitton logo toteLouis Vuitton logo tote

    Louis Vuitton

  • Tory Burch woven crochet tote bagTory Burch woven crochet tote bag

    Tory Burch

  • Loewe raffia tote with logoLoewe raffia tote with logo

    Loewe

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Printed Beach Tote

Charlotte Le Bon wears an open-weave bathing suit coverup, black bikini, and zebra print bagCharlotte Le Bon wears an open-weave bathing suit coverup, black bikini, and zebra print bag

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Searching for a dependable yet fashion-forward bag that can withstand sand, surf, or wherever else the summer takes you? It doesn’t get more practical—or on-trend—than a fiercely printed tote. Select a sturdy, generously sized silhouette in a pattern that’s right in line with the season’s most popular motifs.

Product Picks

  • Jacquemus Bambola toteJacquemus Bambola tote

    Jacquemus

  • Large animal print toteLarge animal print tote

    Baggu

  • large Coach bag with cherry printlarge Coach bag with cherry print

    Coach

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High-End Function

Close-up of structured Louis Vuitton pill box handbag on the White LotusClose-up of structured Louis Vuitton pill box handbag on the White Lotus

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Another instantly iconic bag of Posey’s, this vintage yellow Louis Vuitton Astor Place design serves as the only acceptable pill case for Victoria’s lorazepam prescription. While the exact style is difficult to come by, rest assured that an array of small, structured bags are prepared to hold whatever your essentials may be.

Shop The Look

  • Louis Vuitton Nano Cannes handbagLouis Vuitton Nano Cannes handbag

    Louis Vuitton

  • Paravel Crossbody Capsule in atlas tanParavel Crossbody Capsule in atlas tan

    Paravel

  • Brandon Blackwood Kendrick Trunk in burnt orange ponyhairBrandon Blackwood Kendrick Trunk in burnt orange ponyhair

    Brandon Blackwood

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Classic Luxury

Jennifer Coolidge wears a blue ruffled dress and pink Valentino bagJennifer Coolidge wears a blue ruffled dress and pink Valentino bag

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Of course, we can’t overlook Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) and her glamorous approach to Palm Beach-adjacent retro vacation style. Her flippantly playful, lipstick-pink bag, in particular, also tells a story about her relationship to wealth. Why invest in an everyday neutral tone when you can have your pick of candy-colored Valentinos?

Product Picks

  • Valentino pink flap bagValentino pink flap bag

    Valentino

  • bright pink Brandon Blackwood logo bagbright pink Brandon Blackwood logo bag

    Brandon Blackwood

  • pink Coach flap bagpink Coach flap bag

    Coach

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Quilted Tote

Aimee Lou Wood wears a bikini top and skirt while carrying an orange JW Anderson popcorn bagAimee Lou Wood wears a bikini top and skirt while carrying an orange JW Anderson popcorn bag

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Searching for a compromise between style and functionality? This quilted tote is in an eye-catching vivid hue and offers roomy versatility, yet its silhouette still fits a five-star stay. And we’d say this bag is for more than just summer adventures: Its loose structure and all-season fabric are substantial enough to withstand fall and spring days, too.

Product Picks

  • orange JW Anderson popcorn tote bagorange JW Anderson popcorn tote bag

    JW Anderson

  • Yellow quilted tote bagYellow quilted tote bag

    FP Movement

  • COS quilted bag with animal printCOS quilted bag with animal print

    COS

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Showy It-Bag

Alexandra Daddario walks by a pool while wearing a bikini top, printed shorts, and carrying a printed toteAlexandra Daddario walks by a pool while wearing a bikini top, printed shorts, and carrying a printed tote

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Prepare to take notes: While undeniably flashy, a classic designer print is fairly seamless for transitioning from the office to a beachside cabana. Seasoned jet-setters will tell you that a tote like this is an easy choice for your carry-on, too.

Product Picks

  • printed Goyard toteprinted Goyard tote

    Goyard

  • brown Telfar monogram bagbrown Telfar monogram bag

    Telfar

  • denim blue Brandon Blackwood totedenim blue Brandon Blackwood tote

    Brandon Blackwood

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Tassled Tote

Leslie Bibb wears a printed colorful dress and a woven bag with tasselsLeslie Bibb wears a printed colorful dress and a woven bag with tassels

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An open-weave handbag is a quintessential vacation piece, perfect for transitioning from breezy days on the beach to candlelit dinner plans. As modeled by Kate (Leslie Bibb), these bohemian-inspired tassels create movement and visual interest within an otherwise humble weave.

Product Picks

  • Staud tassel bagStaud tassel bag

    Staud

  • open weave 8 Other Reasons bagopen weave 8 Other Reasons bag

    8 Other Reasons

  • BTB Los Angeles woven tote with tasselsBTB Los Angeles woven tote with tassels

    BTB Los Angeles

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All-Out Beaded Affair

Haley Lu Richardson wears a blue printed tube top, matching pants, and a clutch with a beaded chainHaley Lu Richardson wears a blue printed tube top, matching pants, and a clutch with a beaded chain

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Some of the series’ most memorable fashion moments are among the resorts’ outliers. In true Portia fashion, her night-out handbag serves equal parts trendiness and quirkiness with an unabashedly bold feel. During your own summer fling or otherwise wild night out, consider taking the reigning maximalist bag charm trend for a warm-weather spin or embrace playful details like beaded straps and vivid graphics.

Product Picks

  • pink LarAllan clutchpink LarAllan clutch

    LarAllan

  • white Bari Lynn clutchwhite Bari Lynn clutch

    Bari Lynn

  • beaded black Cult Gaia handbagbeaded black Cult Gaia handbag

    Cult Gaia

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Graphic Tote

Sarah Catherine Hook wears a yellow milkmaid dress and a printed canvas tote bagSarah Catherine Hook wears a yellow milkmaid dress and a printed canvas tote bag

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Don’t underestimate the humble allure of a modest printed tote. College senior Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook) rotates between a wardrobe of down-to-earth fabrics and designs this season, and a simple canvas bag is no exception. A sturdy shoulder strap and sophisticated print are the key high-quality details that bring it all together.

Product Picks

  • AllSaints canvas toteAllSaints canvas tote

    AllSaints

  • Claudia Pearson tote bag with fruits graphicClaudia Pearson tote bag with fruits graphic

    Claudia Pearson

  • L.L.Bean tote bag with pink accentsL.L.Bean tote bag with pink accents

    L.L.Bean

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Textural Approach

Beatrice Granno in The White Lotus wears a printed dress and a woven tote bag with fringeBeatrice Granno in The White Lotus wears a printed dress and a woven tote bag with fringe

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If you’d consider yourself a staunch opponent of quiet luxury, try blending maximalist details with otherwise standard silhouettes—just as Mia (Beatrice Grannò, pictured here) and Lucia (Simona Tabasco) did in season two. Boost visual interest with a collection of fringe, leather, and suede that makes a standard bag feel fresh and unexpected.

Product Picks

  • Knit Banana Republic bagKnit Banana Republic bag

    Banana Republic x The White Lotus

  • circular knit bag with tasselscircular knit bag with tassels

    Dolce Vita

  • Black knit bag with fringeBlack knit bag with fringe

    AllSaints

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Ludicrously Capacious Leather Bag

Aubrey Plaza wears a white skirt, cardigan, and a large yellow handbagAubrey Plaza wears a white skirt, cardigan, and a large yellow handbag

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If you’re guilty of chronically overpacking, this massive silhouette (inspired by Bottega Veneta’s Arco bag) was created for you. Pack your full-size sunscreen in this slouchy yet elegant shoulder bag, just like Harper (Aubrey Plaza).

Product Picks

  • brown leather Bottega Veneta shoulder bagbrown leather Bottega Veneta shoulder bag

    Bottega Veneta

  • black Steve Madden bagblack Steve Madden bag

    Steve Madden

  • dark green Silver and Riley bagdark green Silver and Riley bag

    Silver and Riley

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