Rixo’s New Bag Collab Is With This In-Demand Brand – We’ve Found The Secret Way To Shop It Early

Last summer, a surprising brand was responsible for the season's 'it' bag. Unlike the usual suspects from Prada and Bottega Veneta, it was Dragon Diffusion's Santa Croce woven tote bag that became a staple among fashion editors and stylish city-dwellers alike. Thanks to a combination of artisanal craftsmanship, minimalist design and a surprisingly affordable price tag, the brand's woven designs quickly became something of a legend in fashion spheres. So, no surprise then, that when homegrown label Rixo wanted to expand its accessory offering, it turned to Dragon Diffusion for what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting collaborations of the summer.

Launching on May 12, the new collection is available to pre-order from today and includes a stellar seven-piece lineup of woven tote bags, shoulder bags and belts. Designed with the same meticulous attention to detail as Rixo's celeb-approved dresses and Dragon Diffusion's handwoven classics made with centuries-old techniques of weaving and braiding, the collaboration leans into each brand's love for vintage resulting in uniquely timeless styles. As Rixo co-founder Orlagh McCloskey puts it, 'The vintage-inspired bags and belts are perfect for warm-weather days and designed to be loved season after season.'

Onto the actual collection, you'll find that despite the limited designs on offer, there's plenty to please the handbag aficionado. The Lucine bag, a large carryall roomy enough to fit all your essentials and more, is an excellent everyday bag that comes in at £385. Alternatively, if you're after a sleeker design, the compact Amoria bag is inspired by rustically charming French basket bags in shades of tan, black and emerald green. Plus at £245, it's the most affordable bag of the collection. Rounding out the woven roster are couple of woven belts inspired by vintage pieces that make a great addition to everything from linen trousers to spring dresses.

A love letter to artisanal craft, modern design and brilliant cost-per-wear, the woven bags are ideal for every occasion – whether you're heading to the office, a spring wedding or spending a day on the beach. With the capital's fashion set already proclaiming the Rixo x Dragon Diffusion collaboration as the accessory of summer 2025, we're quite certain the collection will practically fly off the online shelves when it launches on May 12. Save yourself the regret and pre-order now.

Shop: The Rixo x Dragon Diffusion Collection

Main image credits: RIXO

Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commerce writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.