Choosing the correct handbag to match your summer ensembles can be tricky. Black bags (which make up most of our collections) can often feel too drastic set against the breezier fabrications of summer clothes. Of course, you can always opt for tan bags, which feel tenfold more appropriate for the warmer months, but with most of those being of the leather variety, they too can look too heavy against lighter colours. This is ultimately why fashion people carry straw and raffia basket bags all spring, summer, and even into autumn.
The straw-bag obsession can be traced all the way back to 2016 when top-handle wicker bags—the sort that Jane Birkin used to carry—started gaining traction. Fast-forward to today and straw bags are still going strong, with the likes of Loewe and Saint Laurent cementing their It-bag status with covetable iterations of their own.
Still, you needn't have a designer budget to get your hands on one of the best straw bags out there this season. It might surprise you just how many different retailers are on board with the trend. Whether it be independent brands like Muuñ or high-street staples like Mango and Arket, suffice to say there's a straw bag out there to suit you.
The best bit? A straw bag can completely transform your overall look. In seconds flat, a simple outfit suddenly feels very Parisian with the addition of a basket by your side. And who doesn't want that? Scroll on to see and shop the best straw bags for spring and beyond.
SHOP THE BEST STRAW BAGS:
Loewe's beloved Puzzle bag has been reimagined in a large raffia tote this season, and we're obsessed.
This would be great on beach holidays as well as at home.
I love how relaxed this one is.
Simple, sleek and beach ready.
This is a classic from Khaite.
I love the slouchy shape.
You'll see so many influencers wearing this bag this season.
I've totally fallen for this chocolate brown style.
This mocha colour is everything.
This bag is just too cute!
No one would believe this is a high street find.
I love the fringe detailing.
You'd never guess this was so affordable by looking at it.
Trust Stella McCartney to make a bag next to sit on our wish-list.
A time-honoured classic.
So chic.
The leather straps really elevate this one.
New-in and already on my summer wish list.
The added leather on this makes it extra chic.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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