Designers and fashionistas alike have dubbed cork a continuing trend for summer style. We just can’t seem to get enough! Lightweight and versatile, it is the ideal material for handbags, shoes, accessories and more. Check out this list of our favorite cork finds!

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Cork wallet from Elaine Turner: $138.

Handbags

Leather is a staple throughout all seasons, but sometimes its fun to ride a trend! Cork accents make each of these bags a  summer must-have.

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Cork Kissing Elephant Minaudière, $350 at Tory Burch
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Prunella Small Cork Clutch Bag, Gold Fleck by Kara Ross, $650 at Neiman Marcus
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Metallic Cork Envelope Clutch by Diane Von Furstenberg, $195 at Bloomingdales
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Tablet Crossbody – Gold Fleck Cork, $198 at Elaine Turner

 

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Elie Mini Crossbody Bag, Neon Cork – Pour la Victoire, $95 at Neiman Marcus

 

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Kathleen Cork Crossbody Bag, $238 at Elaine Turner

 

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LAUREN by Ralph Lauren – Bembridge Cork-Tote, $158 at Zappos

 

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KETCHALL bag, $495 at Stuart Weitzman

 

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Strong Current Foldover Clutch, $39.99 at Nine West
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Cork Signature Tote, $98 at C. Wonder

Shoes

A great alternative to the classic nude shoe, cork is a comfortable, light weight material that can easily be dressed up or down (think causal resort wear).

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‘Playful’ Metallic Leather Sandal by Stuart Weitzman, $335 at Nordstrom
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‘Trina’ Sandal, $99.96 at Nordstrom

 

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Carmen Cork & Champagne Leather Flat Sandal, $228 at Elaine Turner
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Dolce Vita ‘Gari’ Flat, $52.89 at Nordstrom

 

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Gap Metallic Cork Sandals – pink cameo, $23.96 at Gap

 

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Sunny Sandal, $148 at Coach

 

 

 

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Keds® for kate spade new york ‘corkie’ sneaker, $74.95 at Nordstrom
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Studio Pollini Cork Wedge Oxfords, $325 at Shopbop
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Rachel Zoe Zella Cork Chain Espadrille Flats, $235 at Shopbop

 

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Lucky Brand Miller2 Cork Wedges, $59.99 at Bloomingdale’s
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Stuart Weitzman ‘Waycool’ Wedge, $238.80 at Nordstrom

 

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Perty Lucite Inset Cork Wedges, $695 at Shopbop

 

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Gloria Cork Peep-Toe Pump, $278 at Elaine Turner

 

Accessories

We’re seeing cork on more than just bags and footwear! The versatile material has been fashioned into numerous accessories for home, travel and more.

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Reversible cork and leather belt, $48.50 at J.Crew
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Tory Burch iPhone 5/5s Case – Metallic Cork Hardshell, $60 at Bloomingdale’s
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Gold Flecked Cork Jewelry Box, $78 at C. wonder
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Cork wallet case for iPhone® 4/4S, $24.50 at J. Crew

 

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Cork Double Wrap Bracelet, $58 at C. Wonder
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Cork Luggage Tag, $24 at C. Wonder

 

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Gold Flecked Cork Frame, $48 at C. Wonder

Cork: It’s summer’s best neutral!

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