RENÉE PECK

International editor

THE WARM-WEATHER ‘IT’ BAG

Made from super-cool straw, this neutral tote bag holds (just about) everything under the sun. Say hello to your summer saviour

It’s warming up and, like the first of the Three Little Pigs, I’m pinning my hopes for a happy near future on one thing - straw. I’m not talking about the trusty picnic basket, but the perfect finishing touch to many a summer look – the straw tote bag. Straw has been a summer-accessory must-buy since the sixties (when basket bags flew off the shelves, thanks to the ever-chic Jane Birkin). And, with its neutral tan detailing, this roomy tote will go just as well with your patterned summer dress as it will your plain tee and denim shorts. With its laidback, boho vibes, it’s bound to become the hardest-working piece in your wardrobe when you throw it into your vacation suitcase come August. If it’s good enough for Jane (and the Three Little Pigs)…