: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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There are plenty of vacation moments that call for something dressier than sandals but far more comfortable than heels, and these raffia flats fit the bill perfectly.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
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Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Oversized sunglasses, raffia hats, crisp button-downs and lightweight linen layers can help shield skin from UV exposure while looking considerably more polished than a second coat of SPF.
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Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Last but not least, these raffia slide sandals are guaranteed to earn you compliments all summer long.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Oversized sunglasses, raffia hats, crisp button-downs and lightweight linen layers can help shield skin from UV exposure while looking considerably more polished than a second coat of SPF.
—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Last but not least, these raffia slide sandals are guaranteed to earn you compliments all summer long.
—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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raffia
noun
raf·fia
ˈraf-ē-ə 
: fiber from a palm of Madagascar and Africa used as a cord for weaving various articles (as baskets or hats) and for tying
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