These 14 Raffia Bags Look Just as Good as the Chic Designer Versions
Ask anyone who's ever carried around a heavy leather bag in the summer, and they'll tell you it just doesn't feel right. The rest of our spring and summer wardrobes are light and breezy, so shouldn't the same apply to our bags? I, for one, think it should. Enter raffia and wicker-style bags. While this trend isn't new by any means, raffia bags have gone from a beach-only affair to a style you can wear nearly every day in the summer—no flip-flops necessary.
Naturally, with every trend comes the age-old question: How much do you really need to spend to get the look? Thankfully, a slew of our favorite retailers have begun selling adorable raffia bags—most coming in well under $100.
Scroll to shop some of the internet's chicest raffia bags and see how fashion people style them.
On Elsa Hosk: Saint Laurent Icare Bag in Raffia
How to get the look: oversize, slouchy, and rounded raffia tote bags
On Emili Sindlev: Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU Petite Sand Leather and Interlaced Fiber Bag
How to get the look: top-handle raffia bags
On Ellie Delphine: similar bag to Khaite Lotus Raffia Tote Bag
How to get the look: contrast-trim raffia tote bag with black accents
On Flora: DeMellier London Capri Raffia Tote
How to get the look: black contrast-trim square-shaped raffia bags
On Cass DiMicco: similar to Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Mini Hobo Bag in Raffia
How to get the look: small shoulder raffia handbag
On Ana Escalante: Jacquemus Le Panier Soli Tote
How to get the look: oversize, rounded raffia basket tote bag
On Emili Sindlev: similar bag to Valentino Garavani Medium Straw Summer Tote Bag
How to get the look: structured, square top-handle raffia bag
Shop Under-$100 Raffia Bags
This sculptural Mango bag is perfect for any tropical night out while on vacation.
My jaw dropped when I saw how well-priced this tote is.
If the natural-colored raffia look isn't your style, this all-black alt from Mango is so chic.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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