Four of the best straw bags for summer – fun, functional and fashionable

California-based Kayu makes all its bags in the Philippines, where artisans embroider them with fun slogans such as “Tropic like it’s hot” and “Girls just wanna have sun”. HK$1,050 at Net-a-Porter.

Founded in 2009 by globetrotters Tatiana Santo Domingo and Dana Alikhani, Muzungu Sisters works with artisans around the world to create pieces such as this tote, complete with pom-poms applied in Sicily. HK$2,777 at MatchesFashion.