Unlike winter, the summer wardrobe is a blissfully carefree one filled with warm-weather outfits made up of breathable summer dresses and lightweight linen sets. When it comes to summer accessories, we find ourselves welcoming equally delicate materials into the rotation: straw, raffia, and other woven fabrics. Nowhere are these fibers put to better use than in the basket bag.
These top-handle bags are so chic and versatile that they can easily transition from the beach day to late-night cocktails. Likewise, straw tote bags are the perfect picture of vacation-oriented laissez-faire, though, in the right silhouette, they can serve practical purposes in a city setting, too. Bearing all of this in mind, we set about rounding up summer 2024’s best basket bags and straw purses, delighted to find them in every conceivable shape and size. From oversized totes and mini bucket bags to crossbody bags, the woven confections of 2024 are ready to accompany you on any adventures you have planned this season.
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Shop Madewell
Madewell The Open-Crochet Straw Packable Tote, $, available at Madewell
Shop Zara
Zara Woven Crossbody Bag, $, available at Zara
Shop Jenni Kayne
Jenni Kayne Woven Raffia Tote, $, available at Jenni Kayne
Shop Free People
FP Collection Heatwave Mini Crossbody, $, available at Free People
Shop Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith Babylon Raffia Drawstring Tote Bag, $, available at Charles & Keith
Shop Tuckernuck
Urban Expressions Ivory Olivia Bag, $, available at Tuckernuck
Shop Sézane
Sézane Khaki Raffia Justine Basket, $, available at Sézane
Shop Wolf & Badger
Washein Premium Woven Straw Basket Bag, $, available at Wolf & Badger
Shop Staud
Net-A-Porter Sienna Mini Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Shop Urban Outfitters
Kimchi Bow Woven Raffia Tote Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop Frances Valentine
Frances Valentine Honeypot Wicker Basket Vachetta Natural, $, available at Frances Valentine
Shop Coach
Coach Straw Tote, $, available at Coach
Shop J.Crew
J.Crew Straw Stripe Shoulder Bag, $, available at J.Crew
Shop Net-A-Porter
Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Leather-Trimmed Raffia Bucket Bag, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Shop Banana Republic
Banana Republic Slouchy Vida Straw Bag, $, available at Banana Republic
Shop Maisonette
Muzungu Sisters Sicilian Basket Bag, $, available at Maisonette
Shop Mansur Gavriel
Mansur Gavriel Raffia Mini Cloud Clutch, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Shop Eric Javits
Eric Javits Squishee My Way Jr. Bag, $, available at Eric Javits
Shop Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham Large Baja Palm Leaf Tote, $, available at Mark & Graham
Shop Polène
Polène Yké Woven Rattan & Leather Bag, $, available at Polène
Shop Mango
Mango Double Strap Basket Bag, $, available at Mango
Shop & Other Stories
& Other Stories Large Straw Tote, $, available at & Other Stories
Shop Revolve
Ulla Johnson Marta Small Basket Tote, $, available at Revolve
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