“The summer night is like a perfection of thought.”

Wallace Stevens, 1879 – 1955

Remember Rumpelstiltskin, the character that spun straw into gold? While that example is a little far fetched, straw is a pretty amazing material. It’s transformed into all sorts of things like bedding, thatching, packaging and of course, summer accessories. Not bad for an agricultural by product.
Hat
Straw_BebeHatStraw has been woven into hats since antiquity to protect against sun stroke. Some of the Asian styles are the least changed forms of head wear in history. A straw fedora is a terrific way to shade your eyes and add a bit of edge to your summer wardrobe.
Tote
Straw_NordstromShopperStraw totes are a spin off of baskets, which are some of the oldest items woven from straw. The earliest baskets found date back 12,000 years- talk about timeless!
Clutch
Straw_TalbotsClutchWhat better way to carry your ID, keys and lipgloss all summer than in a seasonal clutch? Wicker is a sturdier weave than straw and lends itself perfectly to structured clutches.