Whether you’re headed for a beach day, a weekend market run, a city jaunt, nothing says summer like a breezy yet elegant basket bag. With the popularity of woven raffia, wicker and straw bags soaring over the past few years, designers have accordingly sought to bring us a range of new styles, colours and interpretations of the summertime staple.
From wide-brim carryalls and compartmentalised baskets from Saint Laurent and Anya Hindmarch, to micro variations of picnic bags and glossy woven creations from Versace and Balenciaga, we’ve rounded up the best basket bags to add to your summer wardrobe.
Ferragamo Studio Box Bag
This sunny, casual take on the beloved Ferragamo Studio bag is made with multicoloured raffia, handwoven in a sophisticated geometric design that draws inspiration from the Sicilian coffa bag. Taking after the original design, the bag features familiar details such as the Gancini metal closure and the canvas lining with removable internal clutch. Additionally, its zipper tape is crafted from certified post-consumer recycled polyester while its sewing thread is created from 100% certified recycled PET. W ferragamo.com
Celine Cube Bag Cuir Triomphe in Raffia and Calfskin
Perfect for an elevated picnic outing, Celine’s new Cube Bag Cuir Triomphe in raffia and calfskin trimming is hand-braided, allowing each piece to be one-of-a-kind in size and shape. Featuring the Maison’s classic Triomphe logo emblazoned across its front face, the cube bag offers ample room for your summer essentials, in addition to a handy removable zipped pouch. W celine.com
Versace La Medusa Basket Bag
This miniscule, picnic basket inspired bag is handwoven from bamboo, offering a quirky spin on the classic La Medusa bag line. Its fixed chain top handle between the two flap openings is characteristically Versace, gleaming in gold and marked with the Medusa emblem. Additionally, the 15cm by 8cm bag also comes with a detachable, thin chain strap, which can be used for shoulder carry or kept as a stylish embellishment. versace.com
Loewe Mini Anagram Basket bag in iraca palm and calfskin
Over the past few years, Loewe’s basket tote has all but solidified its status as an it-girl summer staple, appearing on the arms of fashion influencers all over Instagram. Another beloved handwoven option from the Spanish Maison is this Mini Anagram Basket bag in khaki green, which is made with iraca palm cultivated, harvested, and sun-dried in Colombia and handcrafted by local artisan women. W loewe.com
Valentino Garavani Giraffa Re-edition Motif Raffia Handbag
A highlight of the Valentino Escape 2022 capsule collection, which reimagines archival motifs from the 60s and 70s, the Valentino Garavani Giraffa Re-edition Motif Raffia Handbag channels exotic adventures and explorations with its giraffe print on synthetic raffia. The perfect carryall vessel for the summer season, the tote also features leather piping, antique brass-finish hardware and the VLogo Signature element on the front. W valentino.com
Saint Laurent Panier Medium Bag in Natural Raffia and Smooth Leather
This Saint Laurent bag made with natural raffia takes inspiration from the equestrian world with its distinctive leather cage adorned with gold-toned studs. Attached to the smooth leather cage is a strap for shoulder carry, as well as a leather-enveloped key holder bearing the unmistakable YSL initials in interlaced metal. W ysl.com
Balenciaga Bistro XS Basket with Strap
Balenciaga’s interpretation of the woven basket tote, inspired by the wicker furniture found in Parisian bistros, features strands of varnished fake calfskin interlaced for a textured, glossy effect. Hanging from one of the two top handles is a removable luggage tag with the signature Balenciaga logo, along with a 17.7-inch detachable strap for versatility of use. The Bistro Basket is also available in S and L sizes, as well as a variety of colours from beige and yellow to blue and green. W balenciaga.com
Anya Hindmarch Large Multi Pocket Basket
Anya Hindmarch’s labelled multi-pocket totes gets a fun, summer twist with this basket version made with seagrass, capra leather, gold tone hardware. The Large Multi Pocket Basket’s exterior boasts a stylish set of compartments for beach essentials, such as sunglasses, coins, earphones, and a water bottle, while its spacious interior holds a leather slip pocket for cards. W anyahindmarch.com
Serapian Secret Mini Leather-trimmed Raffia Tote
Taking the signature shape of the Maison’s Secret Bag, this petite tote is made with raffia interweaved in a geometric pattern that reflects Serapian’s hallmark ‘mosaico’ technique. The basket bag’s Italian calfskin leather finishing and elegant folded top, combined with its multiple zipped compartments and lightweight portability, make it a practical yet stylish fit for both formal and casual settings. W net-a-porter.com
Kate Spade Gracie Wicker Medium Top-handle Bag
Encapsulating the bright, carefree spirit of the summertime, this Kate Spade bag merges a classic top-handle design with woven rattan wicker and italian leather trim to create a vibrant, feminine companion to every summer event. Designed with a turn-lock flap closure and interior zip and slip pockets, the basket bag is available in a clean Optic White as well as a peachy Pink Moon. W malaysia.katespade.com
Coach Soft Tabby Shoulder Bag
A textural woven straw variation of Coach’s popular Soft Tabby line, this slouchy summer bag is finished with smooth leather and the brand’s instantly recognisable Signature hardware. Complete with two detachable straps and zip pockets inside and out, the bag offers easy organisation of small items and can be carried by hand, worn crossbody, or styled as a short shoulder bag. W malaysia.coach.com
Chloé Large Basket
Exuding a sense of casual sophistication, this spacious day bag from Chloé is made from fair-trade paper and shiny calfskin finishing. In addition to the elegant leather handles and contrast topstitching, the bag also features an outer patch which tells the story behind the basket and displays the signature of its creator. Crafted in collaboration with Mifuko, each basket is uniquely handmade, serving to spotlight traditional Kenyan handicraft as well as the artisans that made them. W chloe.com