Add to Basket: the Best Woven Bags of the Summer
Whether you’re jetting off on holiday or enjoying the sun from home, do it with a basket bag in hand
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Add to Basket: the Best Woven Bags of the Summer
Whether you’re jetting off on holiday or enjoying the sun from home, do it with a basket bag in hand
By: Maddi JohnOnce upon a time, the basket bag was synonymous with a day lounging on the beach. But over the last couple of years, the best basket bags have made the jump from holiday essential to THE bag to carry, wherever you go. That’s not to say a classic wicker doesn’t belong on the beach too, but with their versatile practicality and ability to hide and hold a multitude of sins while still managing to look good (especially with your summer dresses), basket bags can easily compliment your every summer outfit need. So whether you’re exploring the city or laying out on a beach lounger soaking up the sun, let Liberty share the very best basket bags for every occasion.
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The Best Beach Basket Bags
Dragon Diffusion Bamboo Triple Jump Small Woven Leather Tote Bag, £280
If you like you go big when it comes to beach bags and want something that can house all your holiday essentials, from your oversized towel and poolside read to your trusty SPF collection, this bamboo basket from Dragon Diffusion is just the bag for the job.
Shop NowNaghedi Geneva Weekender Tote Bag, £350
This one's for the beach-goer who's prepared for any situation. Tanning oil, face wipes, leave-in conditioner, a portable buffet stored in the bottom of their bag – you name it, they have it. This larger-than-life Naghedi ensures you've got space for all the beach essentials you could possibly need, and comes in a neutral brown that can be easily styled.
Shop NowLoewe Standard Logo Tote Bag, £1,100
Roomy and durable, this coveted Loewe beach basket will hold all your belongings while ensuring style isn't compromised. With a rustic, braided design, it features two leather top handles and the brand’s signature logo on the front.
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The Best Colourful Basket Bags
Dragon Diffusion Mini Flat Gora Woven Leather Tote Bag, £255
Summer calls for bright bursts of colour and this leather tote does not disappoint. Sporting a bright, vivacious green and hand-woven in leather, the Flat Gora bag is just the bag to carry when you're on the go, thanks to its easy open top for effortless access to your handbag essentials.
Shop NowLOEWE x Paula's Ibiza Petal Basket Bag, £1,000
Crafted from raffia to create a scalloped petal silhouette, this spacious tote in a Mediterranean yellow hue is unique and cheerful – just the kind of bag you'll need for your next holiday abroad.
Shop NowNaghedi St. Barths Mini Woven Tote Bag, £170
A small companion with a big personality, the Naghedi Mini Tote is a statement bag in the making. Featuring a structured base and a matching removable zip pouch for stashing smaller essentials, this basket is the perfect plus one for busy city life.
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The Best Work Basket Bags
LOEWE x Paula’s Ibiza Striped Small Font Tote, £875
If you're looking for an everyday summer bag you can take into the city, this is the basket bag for you. Crafted from striped raffia in a contemporary angular silhouette, this Loewe bag is both practical and stylish.
Shop NowHEREU Castell Leather and Raffia Tote Bag, £420
This raffia and leather tote bag by HEREU is perfect for adding a bohemian, summer-ready finish to your workwear wardrobe. Big enough for all your handbag essentials, this is just the bag to invest in if you lean towards a neutral colour scheme.
Shop NowLOEWE x Paula’s Ibiza Slit Mini Tote Bag, £895
Embodying Loewe’s artisanal aesthetic, the mini-iteration of the Slit tote bag is versatile and chic, crafted from a coveted khaki green raffia.
Shop NowThe Best Everyday Basket Bags
Chloé Marcie Cross-body Basket Bag, £690
Epitomising a summer staple, the Marcie Cross-Body basket bag is cut from grained calfskin leather by iconic fashion house Chloe. Easily styled with with a warm-weather outfit, this every day bag brings a touch of luxury craftsmanship to your wardrobe, and can be worn from day to night.
Shop NowJW Anderson Apple Knitted Shopper Tote Bag, £325
For those seeking to add an extra dose of playfulness to their everyday accessories, JW Anderson's Knitted Shopper Tote boasts just the right amount. Featuring a hand-crocheted apple, motif guaranteed to stand out in the crowds, this crafty raffia bag can be swung over your shoulder or carried by hand to elevate your off-duty look.
Shop NowAnya Hindmarch Small Raffia and Leather Drawstring Tote Bag, £395
Sometimes bigger simply isn't better, and a small bag that can just about fit your everyday essentials is all you need when strolling the city streets. Enter the Small Raffia and Leather Drawstring Tote Bag – the slouchy tote bag woven from natural raffia and brown leather with a laidback, rustic look.
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