From artisan creations found in foreign street markets to the elegant designer iterations, we all love our basket bags. The humble woven shopper is a summer staple so many rely on for its versatility and relaxed elegance. It works with denim, dresses and everything in between, but undeniably looks best with all your vacation-inspired outfits.
Granted, there’s nothing new about basket bags, however, thanks to Spanish luxury label, Loewe, we’ve seen an explosion of love for the rustic carry-all. In a commitment to keep the brand’s artisanal heritage alive Creative Director, JW Anderson added the cursive Loewe logo to the side of a market-style bag and boom… it became an instant icon. Hoards of influencers couldn’t get their hands on one quick enough. For good reason – it’s beautiful. Crafted from woven raffia, adorned with chic leather detailing, it oozes laid-back sophistication. Unsurprisingly, numerous fashion brands have followed suit with their own take on the basket bag. Mango, & Other Stories and Cos have all created affordable styles to complete our holiday wardrobe. While Sézane introduced us to the Jasmine bag – almost totally sold, this has become the style set’s boutique must-have of the season.
Paris 64 is yet another name to watch for timeless arm candy. Handmade in Ubrique (a small town in Cadiz, Spain), with a touch of Parisian je ne sais quoi, this unique collection of bags is the epitome of high quality, classic design. Also worthy of a mention is Bamford, a brand committed to working with local communities and preserving craft, has joined forces with CubaLab to create the most beautiful collection of bags, with sustainability, artisanal craftsmanship and social impact at its core.
Basket bags are made for beach days in swimsuits, but they also look impeccable with summer-in-the-city styling. Think: denim shorts, an oversized blazer with an equally oversized basket, a pair of mules and you’ve nailed the look. Handwoven raffia, leather or straw totes simply bring a softness to any outfit and we are here for them. So we’ve curated our top picks just for you…
Scroll to shop the chicest basket bags…
Zara, BRAIDED CROSSBODY BAG, £25.99
Fancy an upgrade? Zara is offering a personalisation service on some of its basket bags.
PARIS 64, Oh Là Là Chocolate Mini Basket, £250
Demellier,The Maxi Santorini, £325
Mango, Double strap basket bag, £59.99
The Sézane Justine Basket has been this summer’s sell out success, with masses of influencers snapping up this hand-woven raffia shopper. Don’t let this one pass you by!
H&M, Crossbody straw bag, £27.99
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