Looking for a fresh and fun trend for spring summer 2020 that’s truly novel and different? One word, dear reader: raffia. Now trending: raffia headbands, sandals, shoes, sneakers and jewelry. Have a look at the best new accessories and shoes in raffia right now.
now trending: the best new accessories and shoes in raffia
We’re always on the lookout for a great straw, wicker or raffia handbag. And we love a great straw or raffia sunhat. But as we did our annual investigation of the best new totes, buckets and cross-body bags, we noticed something interesting.
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Raffia is not just for handbags and hats anymore. In keeping with the trend toward hand-crafted, artisanal touches such as crochet, raffia, and patchwork were some of the biggest themes this season.
Christian Dior Spring Summer 2020. Courtesy Photo.
We found all kinds of new cute accessories in raffia right now. These are perfect companions for some of the other spring summer 2020 designer fashion trends we love, including vibrant tropical looks and the color sky blue.
Have a look at some of the best ones we found.
1. Hair accessories
Simone Rocha is all in on the raffia trend, starting with hair accessories. Her studded crystal-embellished headband ($460) is available in both (1) white and (2) black. Cult Gaia‘s neutral hair clip ($80) is chic and minimalist.
Raffia designer hair accessories for spring summer 2020. Courtesy Photos.
Magnetic Midnight has three summery and festive raffia headbands: mirrored ($459); pearl-embellished flowers ($263) and pearl and raffia ($320).
2. Belts
Altuzarra‘s spring summer collection for 2020 featured raffia belts in a wide range of colors, including (1) beige and (2) red.
Raffia designer accessories, shoes and belts for spring summer 2020. Courtesy Photos.
LoveShackFancy‘s raffia belt comes in (3) natural beige ($160) and (4) pastel pink ($65) and (5) Cult Gaia‘s Banu Belt is made of 100% straw ($170).
3. Jewelry
Simone Rocha’s love affair with raffia carried into her spring summer 2020 bijoux jewelry collection. We love the contrast of formality and playfulness in this (1) faux pearl necklace ($295) and (2) bracelet ($190).
Raffia designer accessories, shoes and jewelry for spring summer 2020. Courtesy Photos.
If you’re more into earrings, check out these (3) Ranjana Khan hoops ($175), Oscar de la Renta (4) floral earrings ($390) and (5) ball earrings ($390). In other tiny accessory categories, you can wear this (6) Jacquemus Le Citron raffia keychain ($95) as a bag charm or hooked onto a belt loop.
4. Shoes and sandals
High, low, sweet, sassy, sophisticated – there’s a raffia shoe for that this season.
Minimalists will love these platform sandals from (1) Gianvito Rossi ($745), or platform slides from (2) BOYY ($450). (3) Roger Vivier‘s Bikiviv sandals ($775). And (4) Malone Souliers mules ($595).
Raffia designer accessories, shoes and sandals for spring summer 2020. Courtesy Photos.
Party people might opt for these Dolce & Gabanna wedges ($1,145).
If you’re looking for functional, structured footwear with the whimsy of raffia, have a look at (6) Zimmerman‘s high top sneaker ($395) and this (7) Clergerie flatform derby shoe ($545).
the best new accessories and shoes in raffia
That’s it! Some of the cool new raffia shoes, headbands, jewelry and sandals. Are you in on this? What’s your top pick?
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