Enter the basket bag, a perennial warm-weather favourite that adds effortless charm to any summer look. Whether you’re headed to the coast, browsing a farmers' market, or simply brunching alfresco, these woven wonders offer the perfect combo of practicality and polish. From artisan-crafted classics to fashion-forward styles with a twist, here are the basket bags we’re coveting this season.

These Basket Bags Belong in Your Summer Wardrobe
As the summer comes shimmering into view, we’re switching up our leather handbags for baskets, perfect for beach days and market meanders. Consider this your ultimate edit of summer-ready basket bags.
The days are getting longer. There is faint whiff of suncream lingering in the air. The prospect of holidays are beginning to loom (hallelujah!). There’s no better time, then, to swap out structured leather totes for something a little more… laid-back.
Enter the basket bag, a perennial warm-weather favourite that adds effortless charm to any summer look. Whether you’re headed to the coast, browsing a farmers' market, or simply brunching alfresco, these woven wonders offer the perfect combo of practicality and polish. From artisan-crafted classics to fashion-forward styles with a twist, here are the basket bags we’re coveting this season.
Enter the basket bag, a perennial warm-weather favourite that adds effortless charm to any summer look. Whether you’re headed to the coast, browsing a farmers' market, or simply brunching alfresco, these woven wonders offer the perfect combo of practicality and polish. From artisan-crafted classics to fashion-forward styles with a twist, here are the basket bags we’re coveting this season.

By
Nancy Alsop
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Updated May 2025
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