: the fiber of the raffia palm used especially as cord for tying and weaving
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Finally, no summer wardrobe is complete without a touch of texture—Alaïa’s raffia thong sandals or Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s PVC pair, to be exact.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Crafted from raffia with a vacation vibe, these espadrilles feature a higher wedge heel, soft footbed, and non-slip TPR outsole.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Sneakers can be a summer shoe when they’re equipped with breathable raffia paneling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 June 2026
While lounging poolside, expect to see everything from O’Neill board shorts and Havaianas flip flops to Aqua Bendita sarong wraps and Christian Dior raffia totes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Crafted from raffia with a vacation vibe, these espadrilles feature a higher wedge heel, soft footbed, and non-slip TPR outsole.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Sneakers can be a summer shoe when they’re equipped with breathable raffia paneling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 June 2026
While lounging poolside, expect to see everything from O’Neill board shorts and Havaianas flip flops to Aqua Bendita sarong wraps and Christian Dior raffia totes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Raffia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raffia. Accessed 13 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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