How To Style A Raffia Bag For Summer 2026, According To The Fashion Set

It’s a question I’ve asked my algorithm countless times over the last few weeks: how to style a raffia bag? It goes without saying, but they’re a a warm-weather staple, often called on for use as a beach bag. But recently I’ve seen girlies calling on them as work bags when heading to the office and I want in.

Like many trends, our penchant for straw shoulder bags started on the runway — LOEWE, Jacquemus and Prada offer up countless woven designer handbags every season. So this is where I started my search for styling ideas. But also shout out the fashion set who have provided ample inspo on Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest, too.

What I’ve learnt following weeks of research? Clashing is key. Be that texture or levels of formality, the key is pairing your straw bag with something it shouldn’t work with — a bit like the wrong shoe theory. I’m talking sequins, or smart suit trousers (simply opt for a light hue and fabric to make them work).

Yep, more elevated than a canvas tote, but more casual and cooler than leather, I’m coming to realise that there are few occasions a raffia basket bag doesn’t work. So, read on to discover how this fashion writer is planning to style her raffia bag(s), be that a straw basket bag or a woven shoulder bag, for the rest of summer 2026.

How to style a raffia bag, according to a fashion writer and the runways.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – JUNE 22: Anna Wein wears striped multi colored Mango top, white wide leg Zara pants, Mango heels shoes, golden bracelet, Jacquemus straw net bag on June 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)Christian Vierig/Getty Images