9 Of The Best Beach Bags That Hold Everything And Will Last Through Sun And Sand-Filled Days by Nicole Kliest

Beach days can involve quite a big haul: You want to be prepared with towels, SPF, extra clothes, water bottles, sunglasses, snacks and other essentials. Successful trips are a lot easier if you invest in one of summer’s best beach bags. When choosing something to maximize your fun in the sun, there are a few details to keep in mind, like size, waterproofing materials, silhouette and design aspects (pockets and zip closures are key when dealing with wet bathing suits). Beyond those structural basics, there’s a wide range of stylish looks to choose from, including totes in bold bright shades, carryalls with chic monogramming and classic, practically indestructible canvas bags.

Ahead, discover the season’s best beach bags that will make packing up for your days at the shore feel effortless. And should you need to stock up on more gear, here’s advice on choosing the perfect coolers and beach chairs.

Best Trendy Beach Bags

Kule The All Over Gingham Bucket Bag

Kule The All Over Gingham Bucket Bag

$168

30 Reasons Why You Need a Men’s-Inspired Button-Up Cover-Up at the Beach by Aemilia Madden

Kaftans are forever chic. A sarong is always in style, but for the summer of 2022, a menswear-inspired button-up cover-up really feels like the way to go.

Whether you want to keep things as simple as grabbing an oversized button-up from the closet of your partner or a friend, or you’re looking to expand your own closet with a shirt dress or a playful camp-collar shirt, a button-up is a versatile option for throwing on over your favorite swimsuit. It will cover your shoulders and midsection, helping to prevent you from burning, but it can also help to transition your look to post-beach and help to keep you warm if a sea breeze suddenly comes up mid-afternoon. Ahead, shop our favorite button-up cover-up you’ll want to live in this summer.

Lightweight Linen

When temperatures hit the 80s or above, you don’t want to be caught in clothing that holds onto heat and doesn’t let a little air through. Soft, semi-sheer linen will help to keep your body cool even as you soak up the sun.

Kule linen oversized hutton

$198 KULE SHOP NOW

The Coolest New Drops This Week, From Balenciaga Croc Totes to New LeBrons by Becca Blasdel

This week gifted us a dope collab from West Elm and Kule, Missoni’s new collection of Apple Watch straps, and ultra-fancy Diptyque cleaning products.

Happy Friday, TGIF, and Shabbat shalom! We did it—we made it through a four-day week, that even after a long weekend still felt excruciatingly slow. Don’t fret, we’re here to regale you with all the swaggiest, most exciting launches, drops, and collabs of the week, so you can stave off the existential dread until 5 p.m., when it’s socially acceptable to imbibe. We rounded out May with our editors’ favorite purchases of the month, the best places to buy natural wine online, and the natural deodorants that actually work (yes, even on you). Plus we reviewed a shockingly effective, budget-friendly suction vibrator and gave the skinny on the best Cameos to give for every occasion.  

Last week we served you some ludicrous launches on a golden platter, including hypebeast-approved collabs from Balenciaga x Adidas, Marni x Uniqlo, and Lee x The Hundreds; a new chocolate-hazelnut spread from non-alcoholic aperitivo brand Ghia; and two supremely springy new colorways for Rimowa’s luxury polycarbonate suitcases that have a cult-like following. This week is an entirely different ball game; featuring out-of-the-park hits including Diptyque’s new line of cleaning products, a hot-pink tortilla press, and a brand new Dyson airwrap. So grab a giant crystal goblet and pour yourself a spritz—because it’s the freakin’ weekend, pals.

West Elm x Kule

For those unfamiliar with Kule—the maker of perennially chic casual pieces like this twist on the classic Breton striped tee—the brand makes, “happy clothes, made with love, [and] made to last” for the entire family, and just made its foray into homewares with a special collection designed in partnership with West Elm. Designer Nikki Kule started out designing luxe kid’s clothes (she’s only the second childrenswear designer to ever be inducted into the CFDA) which she infused with playfulness and joy. The same ethos was kept in mind when designing pieces for the home—happy, laid-back vibes meet timeless colors and prints.WEST ELM X KULE

Have a Nice Day Pillow Cover

$52.50 at West Elm Buy Now

O HEY Border Bath Mat

$40 at West Elm Buy Now

This Fashion Label Transformed Its Signature Tee Into Stylishly Striped Outdoor Accessories

Thirteen staples starting at $30. by RAVEN MCMILLAN

Published Jun 2, 2022 4:33 PM

COURTESY OF WEST ELM.

There are a few closet staples that everyone is always hunting for: the high-waist jeans that fit just right, the quintessential oversize button-up, and, of course, the perfect striped top. Ready-to-wear brand Kule has become known for the latter. Heralded by many as the maker of the ultimate classic-meets-cool T-shirt (the company even touts itself as “the home of the perfect stripe shirt” on its website), Kule is taking its summer wardrobe must-have to the next level by bringing its coveted ticking into our homes through a new collaboration with West Elm. 

The capsule collection introduces 13 cheerful pieces featuring the label’s signature stripes and smiley faces, and introduces the nautical-chic pattern to cushion covers, beach towels, and bath mats, all starting at $30. Shop some of our picks, below, to translate this fashion look into a stylish interior moment. 

Fun in the Sun 

Have A Nice Day Beach Towel, West Elm ($34)SHOP

It’s almost impossible not to have a nice day at the beach, but in case you need backup, this supersoft and ultra-absorbent cotton and terry-cloth towel will all but guarantee a happy adventure whether you’re on the sand or next to the pool.

Pile It On 

Stripe Round Floor Cushion, West Elm ($125)SHOP

Playful plush jute and cotton cushions are ideal for adding extra seating for movie nights around the living room, and a striped handle makes it easy to tote the coziness to the backyard. When not in use, stack them up to add a pop of color in any corner.

Warm Welcome

O HEY Doormat, West Elm ($30)SHOP

Hand-loomed by skilled artisans in India, this mold- and mildew-resistant mat will invite guests inside with a jovial salutation all summer, while making sure they leave their dirt behind.

In-Striped Out

Reversible Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Pillow, West Elm ($47)SHOP

Durable, water resistant, and reversible, a few of these pillows will brighten up any greige patio furniture set. Mix and match the two sizes for a layered look or toss one on a lonely chair that could use a patterned punch-up.

9 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Kule to Chamberlain Coffee

For this week’s Don’t Dillydally, we’ve surfaced a range of summer-ready things we’re sure will sell out, including Girlfriend Collective’s line of breezy styles, a reimagined best-selling sunscreen bottle, and a beach-themed Uniqlo and Disney collab.

West Elm x Kule

West Elm KULE Have a Nice Day Pillow CoverFrom $53

Two Strat favorites — West Elm and Kule — have teamed up on a cheery 13-piece collaboration, out today. The collection includes delightful items for the bathroom, living room, and more featuring red, white, and navy stripes, cute phrases, and yellow smiley faces in true Kule fashion. FROM $53 AT WEST ELM

GREAT OUTFITS IN FASHION HISTORY: MARILYN MONROE IN SUMMERY STRIPES

Featuring a revelation: Warm-weather-appropriate turtlenecks can exist.

by Stephanie Saltzman

There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In ‘Great Outfits in Fashion History,’ Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.

Marilyn Monroe‘s dresses have gotten a lot of attention over the years (a certain one in particular of late, but we’ll spare you any further discourse surrounding that garment). Because the star certainly knew how to pile on the glamour, her flashier looks are most remembered — but she was also quite adept at more laid-back dressing. Take, for example, the summery striped look she wore for a photo shoot with famed photographer Baron at her home in Palm Springs in 1954. 

Monroe posed in a knee-length, sleeveless sheath dress with a loose turtleneck (side note: a summery turtleneck is possible — who knew?). She accessorized with a simple black belt, leather wedge slide sandals and a general chill vibe. Truly the ideal summer look, and a surprisingly timeless one in many ways, too. 

In case you feel like getting stipe-y this summer, too, we’ve rounded up a handful of tops and dresses to channel Monroe in the gallery below. 

Kule The Tee Dress in Cream/Navy, $128, available here (sizes XS-XXL)