The 22 Best Basket Bags for a French-Girl Summer

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The best basket bags all have a certain allure. Like the best straw bags, they are both versatile and timeless, the perfect accent for a summer outfit. “It’s a timeless style due to its nostalgic aesthetic and practicality,” explains Hereu cofounder José Luis Bartolomé.

Taking inspiration from the reliable shopping baskets frequently used in Spain and elsewhere on the Mediterranean, cofounder Albert Escribano adds, “Baskets strike up sense memories of the open-air markets found in small towns and villages in the region.”

While there are many distinctive styles to discover this season, from sculptural top-handle bags to convertible crossbody silhouettes and minimalist totes, Bartolomé says material is the most vital detail to focus on. For durability, look at straw and raffia designs mixed with leather or full woven leather styles.

From charming buckets to everyday small totes and even occasion bags, the 22 best basket bags for summer 2024 are ahead for you to shop now.

Panier Small Raffia Bucket Bag

Reach for this woven Saint Laurent style as a summery alternative to your everyday bag.

Dimensions: 10.5" H x 8" diameter

Materials: Raffia with leather handles

Arqué Woven Fabric and Leather Bag

This iconic Prada shape delivers a touch of novelty as a basket bag.

Dimensions: 7.2" H x 8.8" W x 2.3" L

Materials: Viscose, leather, metal hardware, and fabric lining

Arco Small Crochet Raffia Shoulder Bag

Bottega Veneta’s modern interpretation of the timeless bucket bag is your perfect buy if you love a shoulder strap.

Dimensions: 7.9" H x 13" W x 4.3" D

Materials: Raffia and leather

Castell Raffia Tote

With its minimalist contemporary approach, this geometric shape puts a fresh spin on a woven raffia basket bag inspired by the traditional Mediterranean style. As Bartolomé explains: “Our aesthetic always comes from the Mediterranean, a place with a legacy, as the inspiration for some of the greatest visual artists of the last hundred years.”

The bag’s polished feel is as spot-on in the city as it is waterside with sunglasses and a hat. Escribano tells Bazaar that its “circular handle recalls the effect of molded plastic. However, when rendered in leather, it takes on a new luxurious significance.”

Dimensions: 11.8" H x 5.1" W x 20.8" L

Materials: 90% raffia, 10% leather; 100% cotton lining

Lunchpail

Cesta’s basket bags are handwoven from locally sourced, renewable resources by talented female artisans in Rwanda. This limited-edition version features a creamy woven leather handle and multicolor organic, vegetable-dyed sisal shades.

Dimensions: 6" H x 6" D

Materials: Vegetable-dyed sisal with a vegetable-tanned leather handle and hemp lining

Classic Panier Hobo Bag

Celine fanatics will consider this hand-braided silhouette an absolute must-have, due to the prominent logo. And they would be right.

Dimensions: 13" x 6" x 2"

Materials: Raffia and leather

The Small Basket

With leather details, this small woven basket pairs well with everything from midi dresses to denim.

Dimensions: 7.8" H x 4.7" W x 8.6" L

Materials: Iraca palm and leather

Emilie Small Raffia Basket Bag

Of course the Row has created the ultimate basket bag tote to make everyday schlepping infinitely chicer.

Dimensions: 11" H x 16.5" W x 7" D

Materials: Raffia

VSling Small Raffia and Leather Shoulder Bag

Keep your items extra secure in this woven flap bag by Valentino—the ideal accompaniment to summer workwear.

Dimensions: 6.7" H x 8.7" W x 2.8" D

Materials: Raffia and leather

Paula’s Ibiza Anagram Small Basket Bag

Basket bags are among Loewe’s signature styles. Add to your collection with this new-season tote, sized just right for daily essentials. If you prefer a roomier carryall, go for the larger silhouette.

Dimensions: 6.5" H x 13" W x 4.5" D

Materials: Iraca palm, fabric lining, leather trim

Tube Raffia Bucket Bag

Sleek and structured with a drawstring pouch, this cylindrical bucket is destined for a lifetime of wear.

Dimensions: 9" x 7"

Materials: Raffia and leather

The Studio Raffia Basket Top-Handle Bag

Embrace ladylike style with this boxy top-handle basket bag with a polished gold-tone clasp and protective feet.

Dimensions: 9.4" H x 11.4" W x 5.7" D

Materials: Raffia-like cotton with gold-tone metal hardware

Domi Basket Bag

Like many French labels, Rouje does the basket bag incredibly well. This whimsical floral-and-popcorn motif style is an utterly charming option to pair with white sundresses, summer-weight knits, and even swimwear on vacation.

Dimensions: 6.5" x 8"

Materials: 100% raffia

Leather-Trimmed Palm Tote Bag

The artisanal appeal of this open-top basket is second to none, from the intricate leather detailing (including the wrapped top handles) to the distinctive woven palm pattern.

Dimensions: 9.3" H x 18.1" W x 9.8" D

Materials: 60% Iraca palm and tagua), 34% leather, 3% cotton, 3% viscose

Gwyneth Basket Top-Handle Bag

From the bamboo top handle to the lunch-box-inspired shape, this structured basket bag is oozing with vintage-inspired charm.

Dimensions: 5.1" H x 8.7" W x 4.3" D

Materials: 50% cotton, 50% polyamide with 100% leather trim and 100% cotton lining

Woody Braided Straw Basket Bucket Bag

Suede and leather carrying straps ensure this woven bucket is one of your most versatile basket bags.

Dimensions: 6.3" H x 6.7" W x 2.4" D

Materials: Woven straw, leather, canvas cotton

Yké Basket Bag

With the timelessness of Jane Birkin’s iconic basket combined with sculptural leather detailing, this modern basket bag makes a strong statement.

Dimensions: 15" H x 5.71" diameter

Materials: Rattan and leather

Petite Isla Bahia Basket

With a beautiful grosgrain ribbon handle, you can carry this woven basket bag open for a more classic basket shape or secure it with the magnetic closure for a modern trapeze silhouette.

Dimensions: 8" H x 6.5" diameter

Materials: Cornhusk with a grosgrain ribbon and cotton lining

Le Petit Panier Soli

Jacquemus is another It label synonymous with basket bags. We love the blue leather trim on this mini for seaside escapes.

Dimensions: 13" x 7"

Materials: 100% palm with rubberized leather

Pot de Miel Top-Handle Straw Basket Bag

This fan-favorite woven straw basket is quintessential for pairing with warm-weather outfits of all kinds. As one reviewer writes, it’s a “cute little bag for summer … fits all essentials with room to spare.”

Dimensions: 8" H x 5" W x 5" D

Materials: Straw and leather

Shirley Mini Bucket Bag

Shirley this modern mini has a place in your summer wardrobe?

Dimensions: 8.5" H x 10.5" W x 3.5" D

Materials: Raffia and leather

Wicker Seashell Bag

Handwoven by artisans in the Philippines, this small wicker basket bag is sure to be a focal point with occasionwear, like a wedding guest dress.

Dimensions: 6.75" H x 6.25" W

Materials: 100% rattan; 55% cotton, 45% linen lining

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