>They're roomy, they're hip and they look just as good at the beach as they do in the bar. Angeline Neo picks 10 bags for him and her.
Ditch small bags for one big roomy carrier to tote around all your poolside essentials and make a grand entrance.
Keep your keys, money and smaller items in several pouches to keep things organised in your tote.
Metallic and patent fabrics make casual carriers more chic.
Go for bright coloured bags or those with striking patterns so as to jazz up simpler swim togs.
Traditional beach bag fabrics like canvas, straw or rattan can still look modern - look for leather trimmings and hardware details like rivets and zippers which lend urban cred.
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For Him
Metallic PVC bag by Steve Madden, $220, from STGE, 01-25 Raffles City
Calf leather overnight bag, $1,886, from Bally, 01-28 Raffles City
Rattan bag, $45.90, from FuncDeko, 03-90B Far East Plaza
Patent shoulder sling bag by Nike, $73.80, from Royal Sporting House, 03-129A Marina Square
Straw and leather tote by Francesco Biasia, $460, from STGE
Canvas bag with leather handles, $365, from Agnes b, 01-26 Raffles City
Canvas bag with rope handles, $295, from Agnes b, 01-26 Raffles City
Faux leather shoulder bag, $169, from newurbanmale.com, 04-08 The Heeren
Tahitienne canvas bag, $1,600, from Louis Vuitton, 01-20 Ngee Ann City
Canvas messenger bag by Puma, $79, from Royal Sporting House, 03-129A Marina Square
