Straw bags are that one summer bag trend we cannot get rid of whenever springtime begins. Apparently, for this spring season, the straw basket bag trend is literally blooming, and we are happier than ever before.
Since basket bags are so popular, the options are literally countless, and there’s a straw bag for any fashion taste and style, from rounded to the tote to the classic oversized design. Jump to our hand-picked list of the best straw bags of the season, before analyzing the trend along with some style inspirations.
10 Best Straw Bags for 2024
What are the best straw bags for this summer? Definitely the 10 amazing options presented below! Let’s dive in!
1. Designer Dream Bag
Starting off our list of the best straw bags with a one of a kind Gucci tote bag was almost mandatory. Glam, yet versatile, Gucci’s traditional straw bag exudes summertime sadness vibes through and through and is easily available for purchase at Gucci. Pair it either with a maxi or midi skirt, and just get ready for the chicest summer-long Italian vibes!
2. Any Basket Bag Collector’s Dream
Kayu’s Rosie Large Tote is a real must-have in the fashion industry, which is gaining even more success season after season. If you are a bag collector, we recommend heading to Bloomingdale’s to quickly invest in one! Its iconic structure is the epitome of fashion, so you won’t regret buying into it!
3. Speaking of Versatility
This circle straw bag is this summer’s protagonist, as it could be effortlessly flaunted both at a night party nearby the beach, and when out for a stroll in the city center with friends. You can get it from Etsy!
4. Bicycles and Straw Bags
The SAK’s bike basket bag is not only handcrafted, but is also the perfect it-item to flaunt in your bicycle’s front rack, of course along with a checked dress and a pair of flat sandals. And don’t forget your straw hat! You can find it online at Verishop.
5. The Perfect Cross-Body Straw Bag
Embracing the basket bag trend has never been easier thanks to this highly urban-chic cross-body embellished bag. Its structure, combined with its straw material, is a key ingredient for a stylish outfit. You can find it at Anthropologie – check it out especially if you still can’t decide whether straw bags are your thing or not!
6. Conceptual Basket Bag
For a more conceptually chic straw bag (who thought basket bags could get conceptual?), have fun imagining the multiple ways in which you could combine your Cult Gaia ark bamboo clutch because we know you want it already! You can get it from Revolve.
7. Pops of Patterns
Dolce & Gabbana’s chic basket bag, like Gucci’s, might seem quite unconventional for those looking for a classic tan-colored straw bag, but is surely eye-catching. Romantic, delicate, and edgy, it will help any casual “jeans plus white tee” outfit look like a million bucks. Get it from Mytheresa!
8. Disco Ball Bag
If you need a bag to set you apart, look no further. Poolside Bags’ crystal and straw bag has flare and fun bundled into a ball design. With its magnetic closure and silver top handle, this bag can be paired with just about any outfit while serving to be chic and dependable. Find it on ShopBop!
9. Everyday Clutch
Is it a clutch, or is it a cross body? Well – it’s both! This J.Crew rattan clutch is a summer favorite and serves to be extremely versatile with its clutch design and removable crossbody chain. Quite roomy, practical and made to impress, it is a win-win accessory for any occasion. Hurry up! It is flying off J.Crew’s online shelves!
10. Oversized Crotchet Straw Bag
Last, but certainly not least, this oversized straw bag is a must-add to your summer bag lineup. Its size makes it easy to carry all your belongings to the beach or with you on vacation. It includes a leather-trimmed straw pouch to ensure all your items stay clean and safe! Get yours now on & Other Stories website!
Why should you try the straw bag trend?
While basket bags have been “a thing” for the past 3 years in a row (if not for a longer time period), it is with the new spring season that it has managed to become a must-have accessory for designers, fashionistas, and it-girls (just scroll down your Instagram feeds to see how many Insta-celebrities have been spotted carrying a straw bag at Coachella and just everywhere!).
Given how versatile straw bags are, anyway, that’s no surprise.
Even though we mainly associate them with the long walks by the beach, flowy summer dresses, and the hippie style, straw bags are actually extremely versatile and suitable for the day-to-day life, even if you are always on the go.
First and foremost, basket bags are usually quite roomy and practical, meaning that you can fill them with any of your personal belongings.
Secondly, given their popularity, summer bags have been designed, revisited, and especially restructured according to different patterns, which range from the romantic circular straw bags to the conceptual hourglass figures.
As for how to pair a basket bag with the rest of your outfits, the options are countless as well.
How to Clean Your Straw Bag
Before jumping to the shopping session or even start picturing yourself with a basket bag and a floral dress, knowing how and how often you should clean your straw bags is extremely important.
Like leather bags, straw basket bags require a little maintenance and cannot be left all covered with dust in your wardrobe. Luckily, cleaning a straw bag properly isn’t that difficult. Here’s what you should do:
Step 1: Empty Your Basket Bag
First things first, whenever it is time to clean your straw bag, you should empty it. And by saying “empty,” we mean that not even one single bobby pin should be left stuck in a piece of straw.
Step 2: Pull the Interior Out
If possible (and present), pull the fabric interior of your straw bag out, so that you can clean it from the dust and all those Oreo crumbs (you can vacuum clean it, too).
Step 3: Start Cleaning the Exterior
Moisten a cloth (preferably white so that it cannot leave any color stain on your straw bag), and start wiping (gently!) the bag. If it is really dirty, use at least two different cloths.
Step 4: No Stains Allowed!
Since straw materials are way prettier when clean (they look kind of “raw” anyways, so there’s no need to go for the “faux dirty” effect with them), and we know you probably took your basket bag out for an outdoorsy activity, you’ll very likely have to work hard to remove a few stains here and there. If a simple moist cloth didn’t work, take another piece of moist cloth and add two or three drops of baby shampoo or dish detergent on it, creating a soapy mixture that will kill even the most obstinate stains.
If there’s a persistent yet extremely small stain you can’t get rid of, use a soapy cotton swab or a toothbrush to remove it!
Step 5: Dry Your Straw Bag
Let the bag air-dry completely away from the heat and the sunlight before using it again.
Step 6: Brighten Up the Color of Your Straw Bag
If your bag is completely clean, and you now would love to brighten its rich color, just take a darker cloth soaked with alcohol-diluted water, and start polishing the straw! Your basket bag will look like a hot newly purchased item.
Step 7: Store Your Straw Bag
You should clean your straw basket bag twice a year (unless you dropped an entire glass of wine on it at a party), i.e. before the spring season begins, and before you are about to store it in your wardrobe because you know you won’t use it during wintertime.
When storing your straw bag in the wardrobe, stuff it with tissue paper to keep its shape and, most importantly, never store it in a plastic bag. Opt for a cotton tote bag or a pillowcase instead! Also don’t hang it, but just lay it on its side.
