Aside from the copious basket-weaving, more folksy styling is coming our way in the form of patchwork this summer. Quite a few designers have opted to include the heart motif in their styles too, notably Marc Jacobs, who's brought out a range of these tote bags, each decorated with a slightly different variation on the red and blue style shown here.
Tory Burch has gone for a similar effect, with stylised leopard print instead of patchwork. It's a slightly more city-chic version of the same look. If either particularly appeals to you, there's not much difference in cost, but I'm certain we can expect to see similar styles appearing for a tenner on the high street soon. Cynical, moi?
Tory Burch nylon 'Ella' tote: £169 at Net-a-Porter
Marc by Marc Jacobs zip-away heart bag: £131 at MyTheresa
