In the same league as espadrilles and sun hats, basket bags are a fashion must-have that simply sing summer. They only come out when the sun is beaming and, likewise, you hurriedly pack them away come autumn to collect dust until the following year.
Often woven from straw or jute, the iconic beach bags first made their rounds in the ‘50s and ’60s and were a firm favourite among film stars and ‘it’ girls/socialites. You can imagine, therefore, how thrilled our Brigitte Bardot-loving selves were to see them popping up again for summer 2022. A hold-all tote bag that will see you from beach to an afternoon shopping spree? A dream come true.
When you think of a summer bag, the style that typically springs to mind is a basket bag. Appealing to those who wish to nail the cottagecore trend (and fill theirs with wild flowers plucked from the garden and a picnic blanket), alongside the people who need a suitable accessory for going about their daily tasks (i.e. a work bag of sorts), basket bags are it.
For several seasons now, designer handbags like the Loewe basket bag have sold out and saturated city streets and sandy beaches alike. Taking a leaf out of the luxury Spanish brand’s book, Chloé, Maje and Saint Laurent have all followed suit with similar iterations of the laid-back top-handle design.
If your budget sways more towards prosseco, as opposed to champagne, then you’ll be pleased to know the high street have adopted the trend just as well. Mango, Whistles and LK Bennett’s options will all complement your wardrobe of summer dresses and sandals this year, and if you’re after one that will see you through your entire holiday (evenings included), then look no further than Stone & Mason’s Amalfi design.
Be sure to add one of the basket bags we’ve found below to your warm-weather arsenal…
Basket Bags: Loewe Basket Bag
