6 It Girl-Approved Straw Bags to Shop Ahead Of Summer

Summer is almost here and so are straw bags. Indeed, whether it’s a day at the beach, a casual gathering, a shopping spree, or a getaway (crossing our fingers for this one), nothing says a laid-back and relaxed spring-summer wardrobe more than straw bags. So it’s no wonder that raffia, macramé and straw bags have come back in style for the last few seasons, with even luxury designers and houses adding their creative and sophisticated touch to these cute bags. Convenient, timeless, functional, and lovely: need I really say more about straw bags?

Keep scrolling to see the straw bags that already made their way on Instagram the last few weeks. As you can see, we have quite a lot of options: from the classic beach bag and the market tote to the more elegant raffia one and the itsy bitsy tiny woven bag. Which one will you be sporting this summer? Below are our faves.

 The French-girl style

The first thing that crosses my mind whenever someone says straw bag, is the photo of French icon Jane Birkin, carrying her wicker basket in Cannes in 1974, with her effortless elegance. The straw bag has often been associated with the cool French-girl style, that’s why I wanted to start my selection with Parisian influencer and photographer Marielle Haon. Her spring Instagram feed is filled with gorgeous photos of her carrying many options of the straw bag in Paris. I had tears in my eyes as I scrolled her page, spotting my favorite Paris streets, and parks. If your heart can handle it, follow her and you will be taken on a virtual tour in Paris: bookshops, croissants, florists, French style, romance….God do we need a vacation! Anyway, back to the straw bag she’s carrying in the photo I chose. It’s the semi-sheer basket one, perfect to nail the French-girl style. She paired it with high-waist blue jeans, red Mary Jane pumps and a Ganni white wide collar shirt.

Tata handwoven-straw tote bag, 0711

The beach tote

Your must-have accessory on a beach stroll is an oversized straw bag, and this Beirut straw bag by Lebanese designer Pamela Chlala is definitely on our shopping list this summer. Lebanese fashion influencer Tamara Farra is rocking the chic and sexy beach day look, as she’s soaking up the sun on her day off in Dubai.

Floral-print woven-design tote bag, Ralph Lauren Collection

The micro straw bag

British fashion blogger Kate Yuille introduces herself as “A blonde Blair Waldorf”, and we can only agree: the two women share the same classic, preppy, and polished style. Her ZARA micro straw bag gave an elevated yet casual appeal to her floral look, with the small size of the bad as well as the leather detailing and the top handle.

Frida Mini Satchel Bag, Oroton

The bucket bag

Spanish digital influencer and entrepreneur Alexandra Pereira is one of those people who seems to be good at just about everything she does. She’s constantly serving inspiring and envy-inducing looks, playing with trends in her own stylish way and with an eye-catching twist. We may be biased, but this shorts suit, slides and white t-shirt outfit on Alexandra is one of our favorites. It’s chic, simple and totally on trend. Did you spot her Louis Vuitton NéoNoé MM bucket bag? Of course you did. The French house’s iconic savoir-faire brings a crafted beachy feel to the Monogram Giant pattern on this raffia-like woven bucket bag. Styled with the shorts suit, this look oozes easy summer elegance.

Baby Bucket Bag, Sensi Studio

The logoed bag

London-based fashion blogger Beatriz Lera shows us how to style the straw bag in a chic way, for a tailored and stylish look at the office. She carried her Loewe woven straw tote with a logo-embossed leather patch and leather top handles, and styled it with The Valencia suede wedge sandals by British brand Fairfax & favor in brown (perfect combination!), a white tee, a black blazer and relaxed beige trousers.

Loubishore leather-trim woven straw basket bag, Christian Louboutin

The oversized straw bag

American fashion blogger Caroline Taylor loved her straw tote spacious and lightweight and so do we! This look screams beachy vacay and we are so ready for a getaway! With the summer appeal of raffia, her Loewe straw tote is definitely leading her look; we also love her maxi polka dot dress, her oversized sunglasses and her strappy sandals.

Kendra Medium straw tote, Dolce & Gabbana