Woven Accessories Are Everywhere (and Here’s How to Wear Them)
One of the biggest accessory trends that’s been growing from 2024 into 2025 is woven everything.
This trend isn’t just a summer moment. It’s showing up across seasons and categories, and I think it deserves a place in just about everyone’s wardrobe. There are two main types of woven accessories worth paying attention to: woven leather and woven raffia (also known as straw).
Woven Leather: Polished, but Still Easy
Think of the Bottega Veneta-style leather where you can actually see the weave. You’ll find it in handbags, belts, shoes, and sometimes in hats, although not as often. Woven leather works year-round and adds an interesting layer to any look. It brings texture, which instantly makes an outfit feel more put together.
What I love most about it is how it feels elevated without being too fancy. It has that organic quality that makes it casual, but still stylish. That balance is probably why so many people are drawn to it. You can wear a simple outfit and let a woven leather bag or belt do all the work.
Raffia: Your Summer Go-To
Since we’re in the thick of summer, raffia is having a big moment too. Straw and raffia are basically shorthand for warm-weather style. They bring in that light, breezy feel that just works when the weather heats up. But lately, designers are using raffia in ways that feel a little more polished and structured.
The woven bucket hat is one piece I keep seeing everywhere. It’s available at every price point, from under $20 to luxury labels. Bucket hats have been trending for a few seasons, and in this woven version, they’re really taking off. The sporty shape makes them more wearable than a traditional wide-brimmed sun hat, but the raffia texture adds a sense of style. Plus, they offer great sun coverage, which we all appreciate when trying to keep our skin healthy.
Raffia Shoes: A Summer Staple
Raffia is also showing up in shoes, and not just in small accents. We’re seeing full raffia uppers, woven heels, and espadrille-style bases. Whether it's a raffia Birkenstock, a strappy sandal, a wedge, or even a slingback, there are plenty of ways to wear it.
There’s something about raffia in shoes that makes a dress feel just a little more relaxed. It adds that beachy, vacation vibe, even if you’re running errands in the city. It’s also an easy way to create contrast in an outfit. If you’re wearing something more polished, a raffia shoe can tone it down slightly, making the whole look feel more approachable.
How to Style Woven Accessories
Raffia looks great with cotton, linen, and denim. It even works with silk if you want a high-low mix. One fabric I usually don’t recommend pairing with raffia is sequins. Even if the colors match, the textures and overall feel tend to clash.
Raffia bags are also an easy way to nod to the season. A straw tote, a woven clutch, or something in between can tie a whole look together. If you like wearing darker colors during summer, adding a raffia accessory can make your outfit feel more seasonally appropriate in seconds.
The takeaway? Woven accessories are a simple way to add texture and personality to your wardrobe without needing to overhaul your whole closet.
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Let me know in the comments: are you more into the woven leather or raffia trend this season?