Here are eight French-girl-approved straw bags to elevate your summer style! Whether it’s a basket à la Jane Birkin, a raffia, a woven, or a rattan bag, something about a straw bag instantly signals summer. Being French, this warm-weather accessory reminds me of the glamorous style of the French Riviera (la Côte d’Azur). If, in the past, straw bags have been traditionally reserved just for the beach, in recent years, they have made a comeback and are now considered a must-have summer accessory. Thanks to designers like Loewe, Chloé, and Polène, straw bags go beyond the summer vacation wardrobe and are now worn everywhere as everyday handbags.
This season, straw bags incorporate details like chain straps and leather accents, making them more polished than the classic floppy beach bag. And if large ones are great as totes to go to the food market, the beach, or shopping, smaller ones make a great everyday handbag for when the weather heats up. My favorite this season is the Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza raffia tote—which has become a cult piece thanks to its elegant nonchalance. Keep scrolling below to see (and shop) my edit of the chicest straw bags to carry around this summer, no matter where you’re headed ;).
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- Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Petal basket raffia tote bag
- Sézane Justine basket
- Longchamp Le Panier Pliage basket bag
- Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza leather-trimmed raffia bucket bag
- Chloé Marcie raffia basket bag
- Isabel Marant Cadix medium leather-trimmed raffia tote
- Polène Yké bag
- Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza leather-trimmed woven raffia tote
Wear your favorite straw bag à la Française with a white mini dress with strappy leather sandals for a bohème-chic look. Or, with an elegant long dress in vibrant hues and a chic pair of espadrilles for a simple yet sophisticated look, perfect for a wedding or a summer soirée.
