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We love a raffia straw bag in the summer months, but we think we may have found a new replacement in the form of Olivia Rubin’s Striped Tote Bag to see us through the summer.
As you know we love our designer bags, as well as the designer dupes from high street retailers. But Olivia Rubin’s Striped Tote Bag exclusive to John Lewis is our latest obsession.
The affordable designer tote bag was available for My John Lewis members to shop exclusively from May 1, but now the oversize bag is open to general sale too, and we couldn’t be happier!
Olivia Rubin Striped Tote Bag
Crafted from recycled plastic bottles, this sustainable tote bag is large enough to house your beach towel, a picnic feast, your laptop, and everything in between. It measures 76cm in height, 43cm in width and 14cm in depth. The tote bag features a laminated interior that is wipe clean, an inner slip pocket, long shoulder straps, as well as a popper fastening.
Speaking about the partnership and the design, Olivia Rubin said: ‘This is the ultimate bag for life! We wanted to bring some joy to an everyday bag that can be used timelessly, so we went with our rainbow painterly stripe print. I have worked with John Lewis before on womenswear and kids, and now felt like the right evolution for me since I started my slow fashion journey.’
Seasonal Buyer at John Lewis, Georgina Davis, added: ‘We’re so excited to launch the Olivia Rubin tote bag exclusively at John Lewis for our customers. The spacious design means it will also be great for everyday use as well as those bigger day trips out. I can’t wait to see the bright stripes out and about!’
The Olivia Rubin tote bag has been crafted from recycled plastic bottles, and transformed into a vibrant accessory. The inside is laminated, which makes it easy to wipe clean if you are accident prone like us. It also features slip pockets on the inside to house your valuables.
This design also features long thick shoulder straps, and the main opening can be secured shut with a popper fastening.
The tote measures 76cm in height, 43cm in width and 14cm in depth, which makes it the perfect Mary Poppins bag to see you from the office, to weekend picnics in the park and beachside fun on holiday.
The bag is only available in the one multi-colour, but why would you need another when the technical horizontal and vertical stripes are running along the bag?
This vibrant bag is not only practical, and vibrant, but it’s also very affordable at just £12. But we predict it will sell out fast – so don’t snooze on this new drop.
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