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21 Best Basket Bags That’ll Have You Feeling As Boho As Jane Birkin
In the same league as sandals, floaty dresses and sunglasses, basket bags are a summer staple. In fact, without taking note of the trends gracing the Spring 2026 Ready-To-Wear runways, I know that oversized raffia bags and straw bucket bags were all over.
Often woven from straw or jute, and appealing to those who wish to nail the quiet luxury or cottagecore trends, it’s a suitable accessory for whatever your daily tasks. But where and when did our obsession start? Jane Birkin, known for sporting a wicker basket to run her daily errands. Iconic.
Nowadays, we call on rattan tote bags for any occasion, appreciating the boho touch they add to every outfit. But our return to oversized straw shoulder bags marks a bigger shift: yep, we’re bidding goodbye to the adorable but wholly impractical mini bag, now preferring handbags that have space for all of the essentials and more. Essentially, it’s the summer bag for those keen to embrace accessory-maxxing.
In terms of what to look for when shopping for a basket bag, I favour styles with sturdy straps — guaranteed with designer handbags like Loewe, Chloé and Saint Laurent’s iconic straw holdalls. But I also favour bags finished with an inner lining and a drawstring fastening, perfectly bridging the gap between function and fashion.
So, read on to discover the basket bags Glamour editors are lusting after, including raffia tote bags, woven basket bags, and straw shoulder bags that’ll take you from the office to the beach clubs of Santorini (speaking from experience). And for those seeking crossbody bags to carry you through a Euro summer, or a laptop backpack to spare your shoulders, I’ve got you covered in these departments, too.