We're Calling It: These 19 Trend-Proof Bags Are the Best You'll Find This Summer

Choosing the correct handbag to match your summer ensembles can be tricky. Black bags (which make up most of our collections) can often feel too drastic set against the breezier fabrications of summer clothes. Of course, you can always opt for tan bags, which feel tenfold more appropriate for the warmer months, but with most of those being of the leather variety, they too can look too heavy against lighter colours. This is ultimately why fashion people carry straw and raffia basket bags all spring, summer, and even into autumn.
The straw-bag obsession can be traced all the way back to 2016 when top-handle wicker bags—the sort that Jane Birkin used to carry—started gaining traction. Fast-forward to today and straw bags are still going strong, with the likes of Loewe and Saint Laurent cementing their It-bag status with covetable iterations of their own.
Still, you needn't have a designer budget to get your hands on one of the best straw bags out there this season. It might surprise you just how many different retailers are on board with the trend. Whether it be independent brands like Muuñ or high-street staples like Mango and Arket, suffice to say there's a straw bag out there to suit you.
The best bit? A straw bag can completely transform your overall look. In seconds flat, a simple outfit suddenly feels very Parisian with the addition of a basket by your side. And who doesn't want that? Scroll on to see and shop the best straw bags for spring and beyond.
SHOP THE BEST STRAW BAGS:
Loewe's beloved Puzzle bag has been reimagined in a large raffia tote this season, and we're obsessed.
You'll see so many influencers wearing this bag this season.
If you're looking for a little colour, this sun-soaked khaki bag is a great option.
This is an investment, but worth it if you're after an anti-trend bag that will last.
The slouch on this makes it extra chic.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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