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!
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.
Cork Kissing Elephant Minaudière, $350 at Tory Burch
Prunella Small Cork Clutch Bag, Gold Fleck by Kara Ross, $650 at Neiman Marcus
Metallic Cork Envelope Clutch by Diane Von Furstenberg, $195 at Bloomingdales
Tablet Crossbody – Gold Fleck Cork, $198 at Elaine Turner
Elie Mini Crossbody Bag, Neon Cork – Pour la Victoire, $95 at Neiman Marcus
Kathleen Cork Crossbody Bag, $238 at Elaine Turner
LAUREN by Ralph Lauren – Bembridge Cork-Tote, $158 at Zappos
KETCHALL bag, $495 at Stuart Weitzman
Strong Current Foldover Clutch, $39.99 at Nine West
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).
‘Playful’ Metallic Leather Sandal by Stuart Weitzman, $335 at Nordstrom
‘Trina’ Sandal, $99.96 at Nordstrom
Carmen Cork & Champagne Leather Flat Sandal, $228 at Elaine Turner
Dolce Vita ‘Gari’ Flat, $52.89 at Nordstrom
Gap Metallic Cork Sandals – pink cameo, $23.96 at Gap
Sunny Sandal, $148 at Coach
Keds® for kate spade new york ‘corkie’ sneaker, $74.95 at Nordstrom
Studio Pollini Cork Wedge Oxfords, $325 at Shopbop
Rachel Zoe Zella Cork Chain Espadrille Flats, $235 at Shopbop
Lucky Brand Miller2 Cork Wedges, $59.99 at Bloomingdale’s
Stuart Weitzman ‘Waycool’ Wedge, $238.80 at Nordstrom
Perty Lucite Inset Cork Wedges, $695 at Shopbop
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.
Reversible cork and leather belt, $48.50 at J.Crew
Tory Burch iPhone 5/5s Case – Metallic Cork Hardshell, $60 at Bloomingdale’s
Gold Flecked Cork Jewelry Box, $78 at C. wonder
Cork wallet case for iPhone® 4/4S, $24.50 at J. Crew
Cork Double Wrap Bracelet, $58 at C. Wonder
Cork Luggage Tag, $24 at C. Wonder
Gold Flecked Cork Frame, $48 at C. Wonder
Cork: It’s summer’s best neutral!
