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4 summer bags for beaches and beyond

With a bag for every summer scenario, there's never been a better excuse to update your collection (as if you needed one). Whether you're planning your next vacation or rallying up the girls for a night out, discover a bag to accompany you to every warm-weather invite with RI's take on what styles to invest in this season.

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For Bank Holiday Getaways

"Ludicrously capacious bags" are not only trending, but they're also pretty practical. Designed for holding all your outfit options for whatever your three-day weekend throws at you, this carry-all bag will have you avoiding what-to-wear meltdowns. Designed in a barrel style with bold buckle detailing and an iconic RI print, this easy-to-carry bag is finished with a top handle and monogrammed strap to shoulder the burden.

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For the Beach

Ahhh, the good old days: when the only thing you had to bring to the beach was sun cream and a good book. Now it's all packed sandwiches (crusts cut off, of course), buckets, spades, rash vets and sunhats - none of which belong to you. But making sure the whole family is prepared doesn't mean you have to compromise on style. Enter: the RI beach bag. Stylish, spacious and soon-to-be filled with sand. You're welcome.

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For Long Haul Destinations

Your flights are booked, your itinerary is planned and your outfits are holiday-ready. But, your old wheel-on with two broken wheels isn't quite * the vibe *. Make sure you're travelling in style and starting your trip on a fashion-forward note with this statement suitcase. Complete with gold hardware and a bold print that you won't be able to miss [it] on the airport's baggage carousel.

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For Girls' Night

Your prayers have been answered: a bag that's big enough to fit your phone, lip gloss, card-holder and keys but small enough to easily carry all night long. Basically, this bag is made for evenings filled with two-for-one cocktails, screaming along to 2000s classics and midnight trips to McDonalds (a girls' night out tradition, if you will). Showing off summery pastel colour palette and subtle print, it comes complete with a zip closure to keep all your essentials safe.

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