As far as I’m concerned, baskets are the original Birkin bag. And unlike the cult handbag, the raffia kind are affordable and ubiquitous. More to the point, no wardrobe is really complete without one.
Think about it. We all have an everyday leather bag, a carry-all tote, and an evening purse that packs a bunch. But when it comes to beach trips or breakfast escapades, we’re stepping into basket bag territory.
Some prefer their baskets primed for the market, with a gaping mouth ready to be stuffed with flowers, leafy vegetables and herbs. While for others, it’s the bucket shape that gets your engine going. Or perhaps you fall into the camp of those that wear the bucket label lightly, opting for net totes and woven shoulder bags that hint subtly at Jane Birkin’s signature accessory.
Whatever your preference, the style and utility of the basket bag is undeniable, which is why we’re bringing you a curated selection of the best baskets money can buy this season. With classic shapes from Loewe and Hunting Season, and the generous styles from Sensi Studio and The Row on offer, there’s something for everyone.
MUUÑ Sophie canvas-trimmed woven straw tote
SENSI STUDIO Large straw tote
DRAGON DIFFUSION Burgundy Nantucket Big Bag
MIMMI TERRA Traveller Tote Mocha
LA CERISE Sylvie Bag
LOEWE + Paula’s Ibiza Punch Hole Small leather-trimmed raffia tote
CASA CATINELLA Mini Basket Bag
HELEN KAMINSKI Ampara Mini Tote
CAMILLA AND MARC Valencia Straw Tote
LEE MATHEWS x PALOROSA XL Basket
VERVE CULTURE Shopping Basket
THE ROW Barn Raffia Tote Bag
JOHANNA ORTIZ Raffia mini bucket bag
HUNTING SEASON Lattice Basket leather-trimmed raffia tote
ALÉMAIS Mona logo-appliquéd woven raffia-effect bucket bag
SAINT LAURENT Panier small leather-trimmed raffia tote
Continuing the hunt for the perfect handbag? We’re here to help. See our detailed guides to the best work bags (the kind you’ll want to claim on tax), along with a roundup of crossbody bags you’ll wear forever. And if the you’re lost in an endless sea of handbags, here are the most popular designer bags of 2023 so far. Needless to say, Bottega Veneta’s Andiamo bag will always come out on top.
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