We all love our basket bags, from artisan creations found in foreign street markets to elegant designer iterations. The humble woven shopper is a summer staple that many rely on for its versatility and relaxed elegance. It works with denim, dresses, and everything in between, but it 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, while at Loewe, Creative Director JW Anderson added the cursive logo to the side of a market-style bag and boom… it became an instant icon. Hordes of influencers couldn’t get their hands on one quick enough. For good reason – it’s beautiful. Crafted from woven raffia and adorned with chic leather detailing, it continues to exude 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.

Sézane, however, is the French label dominating the scene with its covetable raffia bags. A quick scroll on Insta and they are everywhere. 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. 

PARIS 64, Oh Là Là Chocolate Mini Basket, £230

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 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…

Woman wearing a loose black dress and dark sunglasses, holding a large beige woven basket bag, stands against a plain white background.
Straw Tote Bag
& Other Stories, £87
A woman wearing an orange shirt dress and black sunglasses poses with a large woven straw basket bag featuring red and black horizontal stripes. She stands against a plain light-coloured background.
Grande Harbour Tote
DÔEN, £97
A person in a sleeveless brown dress stands in profile against a white wall, holding a woven straw basket bag with black handles over their shoulder.
Riviera Hand-woven Tote Bag
Cos, £119
A woman in a sleeveless cream dress holds a woven straw basket bag with brown leather handles over her shoulder, standing against a neutral background.
Justine Basket Bag Raffia
Sézane, £220
Mirabell Straw Tote Bag
By Malene Birger, £320
Rubina Raffia-Effect Tote Bag
Reiss, £170
Tampa Tote Shoulder Bag
Isabel Marant, £1000
Woven Straw Tote Bag
Whistles, £89

The Sézane Justine Basket has been the summer’s sell out success, with masses of content creators snapping up this hand-woven raffia shopper. Don’t let this one pass you by!

A woman with voluminous curly hair sits on a chair, wearing a floral-patterned brown and cream jumpsuit. She holds one of this season’s chic basket bags and accessorises with gold jewellery and sandals in a softly lit room.

Sézane, Justine Maxi Basket Bag, £240

A woman with short blonde hair wearing a white top and jeans holds a large woven basket bag with brown leather handles against a neutral background.

Sézane, Justine Maxi Basket Bag Natural Raffia, £320

Big Pony Raffia Large Tote
Polo Ralph Lauren, £325
Santorini Straw Tote Bag
Free People, £88
Simone Basket Bag
Saint + Sofia, £79
Hand-Woven Market Tote
Cos, £95
Large Rio Tote
Anine Bing, £400
A person wearing a black skirt and black sandals holds a large, woven straw basket bag with dark brown handles. The background features a neutral, textured surface.
Maia Basket Natural Choco Raffia
Sézane, £215
Raffia Tote Bag
Hush, £90
Elena Stripe Basket Bag
Carvela, Was £149 Now £59
A woman with long brown hair wearing a sleeveless brown dress holds a large woven basket bag with brown leather handles and trim, standing against a light-coloured wall.
Rivière Cuero Basket
Paris 64, £360
A woman with dark hair in a bun wears a cream ruffled top and olive green skirt, holding a large woven basket bag over her shoulder against a plain light background.
Straw Crochet Tote Bag
Asos Design, £18
A woman with long brown hair wearing a black dress with white polka dots stands in a sunlit alleyway, looking over her shoulder. She has one of this season’s trendy basket bags slung over her arm.
Square Basket
Rouje, £180
A woman with short curly hair, wearing a white long-sleeved blouse and blue jeans, stands against a plain white background holding a large woven straw basket bag.
Straw Basket Bag
The White Company, £75
A woman in a swimming costume stands by a pool holding a large woven basket bag. She wears high heels and looks relaxed, with greenery and water visible in the background.

Rouje, Big Square Basket, £260

Two women stand outdoors near large rocks, smiling at each other. One carries a cream-coloured woven basket bag, the other a dark purple crocheted bag. Both are dressed in light, summery outfits under a blue sky.

Nobody’s Child, Brown Raffia Tote Bag, £59

SACHA Straw Striped Tote Bag
F&F, £22
Leah Logo Hobo Raffia
Anine Bing, £350
Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39
Coach, £59
A person in a rust-coloured dress and black sandals holds a large, dark brown woven basket bag with black handles against a plain light background.
Ara Waxed Cotton Tote Bag
Allsaints, £159
A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a beige textured bikini top and a dark skirt, carries a large woven straw basket bag over her shoulder against a plain light background.
Tan Straw Tote Bag
George Asda, £14
Woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, and light blue shorts stands against a white background, holding a large woven basket bag over her shoulder.
Evelyn Raffia-Effect Tote Bag
Reiss, £110
Praia Small Bag
Isabel Marant, £455
A woman in a white shirt and black trousers carries a large, woven straw basket bag over her shoulder against a plain white background.
Raffia Tote Bag
Arket, £95
A woman in sunglasses leans on a railing under a clear blue sky, holding one of the chic basket bags that reads Petit Bisou with a red heart. She wears a striped swimming costume and stands next to another person with an orange bag.
Petit Bisou
The Jacksons, £75
YPB Raffia Tote Bag
Active By Abercrombie, £75
A red knitted shoulder bag, inspired by classic basket bags, with the word APERITIVO in white letters sits on a beige surface next to a glass of brown liquid with an orange slice. The background is a plain beige colour.
Aperitivo
The Jacksons, £75
June Basket
Sézane, £165
A person wearing a cream ruched dress and a chunky brown beaded necklace holds an oversized, woven dark brown basket bag against a plain background. The image is cropped from shoulders to mid-thigh.
100% Raffia Shopper Bag
Mango, £149.99
A person in a sleeveless white dress holds a large, textured brown basket bag under their arm against a plain white background.
Raffia Shoulder Bag
Arket, £85
Lili Tote Raffia
Anine Bing, £440
A woman in a white, long-sleeve, deep V-neck dress stands outdoors against a rocky background, holding a large black textured tote bag with gold hardware and handles—a chic take on classic basket bags.
The Raffia Tote
Cambridge Satchel, Was £295 Now £147

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