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Looking for a fresh and fun trend in shoes this Summer? One word: raffia. We’ve curated a list of the best luxury designer shoes in raffia for women this summer 2023, including platforms, flats, espadrilles and more, from brands like Valentino, Isabel Marant and Saint Laurent. Time to find your sole mate, dear reader.

for fresh and fun shoes this summer 2023, think raffia

We’re always on the lookout for a great straw, wicker or raffia handbag. And now that we think about it – a straw sun hat too. Because it’s lightweight and airy, the chic woven materials make for the perfect summer accessory. And these days you don’t need to be limited to just wide brim hats and tote bags to rock the style any longer.

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer.

Most recently the raffia trend has received a major reboot in the form of standout footwear. From chunky raffia flatforms to loafers and classic wedges, you can rock raffia shoes with everything from trousers to sundresses and in some cases, even to the office.

Raffia can even elevate the most glam of outfits too. Pair an elegant strappy straw mule with a flowy dress and clutch for a night out on the town to instantly take your look to the next level.

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer.

Ahead, find our 10 favorite palm picks perfect for your next summer ensemble.

top 10 designer raffia shoes best to love this summer 2023

1. bottega veneta

There’s more than meets the eye to these simple Bottega Veneta Stretch Raffia Slides ($1,100). This grab and go style innovatively uses the house’s iconic intrecciato weave in the form of woven straps.

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer

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2. cult gaia

Level up your next date night ensemble with these sky high Cleia Raffia Platform Sandals ($458) from Cult Gaia.

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3. loeffler randall

Keep your summer style on point(e) with Loeffler Randall’s sweet Leonie Crochet Raffia Ballet Flats ($275).

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4. saint laurent

These Saint Laurent La 16 95 Raffia-effect Mules ($825) offer a more glamorous take on the more usually relaxed finish.

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer

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5. birdies

These lipstick hued Starling Loafers ($130) from Birdies will add a Barbiecore friendly pop of pink to your look.

10 top designer raffia shoes for women best to love this Summer

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6. manebi

Manebi’s Platform Espadrilles ($137) will carry you from beach to street and beyond this season.

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7. castañer

For a truly stand-out shoe moment we adore the playful pastel stripes on these Castañer Anne Raffia Platform Sandals ($350).

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8. isabel marant

Slide into summer in Isabel Marant’s comfortable and cool Lennyo Sandals ($860).

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9. larroudé

Nail summer corporate casual with Larroudé’s mary jane Blaire Raffia Mules ($300).

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10. valentino garavani

We close our list with a pair of effortlessly chic raffia espadrilles. Pair these Valentino Garavani Rockstud woven espadrille wedges ($920) with a sundress for those hazy summer afternoons ahead, ice cream in hand.

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top designer raffia shoes to love this summer

That’s our edit of the best luxury designer shoes in raffia for women this summer, including platforms, flats, espadrilles and more, from brands like Valentino, Isabel Marant and Saint Laurent. Which one would you pick to accompany you on your adventures this season, dear reader?

Jillian Tangen

Jillian is a lifestyle editor at Dandelion Chandelier covering topics like fashion, travel, entertainment and on occasion, even finance. She thinks there’s no such thing as having too many sweaters.