One of the joys of warmer weather is the chance to refresh our wardrobes. Even if it’s just with a new pair of shoes, or a new bag. We’ve already shared all of the major spring-summer trends. There’s one in particular that we love and we’ve been scouting out for the past couple of weeks: wicker, raffia and straw handbags. They just feel right for the moment – a touch of whimsy and ease, but with some edge and personality. But can they really be city chic? Why yes, dear reader, they can! Here are our top picks for the best straw (and wicker and raffia) designer handbags this spring and summer 2020.
can a straw handbag actually be city chic?
We grew up in a major metropolis, and to our knowledge, not a single chic person that we knew as a kid owned a straw handbag. Not wicker nor raffia, either, for that matter.
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All of those pedestrian woven rough textiles were for country folk. Or those to manor born. As an urban dweller, we would rather have missed the party than to show up carrying something like that.
The best wicker straw and raffia handbags this spring summer 2020 season.
Fast forward, though, and rustic items of all kinds have been claimed by the city. And the runway. Case in point? The absolute profusion of wicker, raffia, and straw bags on offer this spring and summer from high fashion houses and visionary designers.
Forget about athletic-inspired casual – this straw Thing is farm-to-fashionista. And we’re all in.
refined options and clean lines rendered in straw
We went hunting and found an incredible array of options. And they’re far more refined than ever before. To keep it simple, we’re sharing a common, clean color palette here: just neutral, natural and white. Because that color palette just feels really smart, fresh and elegant to us.
But rest assured – you can rock this look in total black if you like – we’re looking at you, Saint Laurent.
You can also go mad for color – red in particular (yes, we see you Gucci).
Whatever color you opt for, you’ll find bags are ready for urban adventures, rooftop drinks, chic vacations and running errands around town. And yes, you can carry them to the beach, too. But these aren’t really made for toting towels and sunscreen. They’re meant to be your summer girlfriend.
The best wicker straw and raffia handbags this spring summer 2020 season.
Although given how many of these looks continued to show up in the Pre-Fall collections, the love affair might last straight on through fall.
On additional benefit? Many of the bags we found are hand-crafted in Ghana, Brazil, Spain, England, and Ecuador – so you’re helping to support local artisans all over the world when you sport one of them.
the best designer wicker straw and raffia handbags right now
There’s a bag out there for everyone – in every conceivable shape and price point. Here are some of the ones that caught our eye.
1.
Cult Gaia Banu Raffia Tote – $370.
2.
Altuzarra Espadrille small woven raffia bag – $695.
3.
Hunting Season Leather-Trimmed Straw Tote – $595.
4.
BOYY Bobby 23 raffia tote – $895.
5.
Gucci Sylvie wicker and leather top-handle bag – $3,890.
6.
Loewe Small Basket Palm Leaf Tote – $450.
7.
Stella McCartney Logo raffia tote – $665.
8.
Carolina Santo Domingo Corallina Ovale Top Handle Bag – $385.
9.
Sparrows Weave The Cubist leather and wicker bag – $635.
10.
Simone Rocha Faux pearl-embellished raffia tote – $1,200.
11.
Poolside Together Forever Raffia-Trimmed Straw Bucket Bag – $265.
12.
Heidi Klein Grace Bay super mini raffia bucket bag – $235.
13.
Eliurpi tasselled fringed straw bag – $462.
14.
Cult Gaia Soray Rattan Bucket Bag – $170.
15.
Valentino Garavani Rockstud raffia and leather shoulder bag – $3,475.
16.
Etro Logo raffia tote – $870.
17.
Jacquemus Soleil nubuck and raffia bag – $460.
18.
Kayu Reta Canvas And Woven Straw Top Handle Bag – $225.
19.
Heimat Atlantica “Tom Tom” straw and leather tote bag – $305.
20.
Nannacay Roge P Flores Bag – $237.
21.
Dolce & Gabbana Floral-Embellished Raffia Top Handle Box Bag – $3,745.
22.
Danse Lente Small Leather And Raffia Tote – $375.
23.
Nico Giani “Cerea” straw and leather shoulder bag – $385.
24.
Cult Gaia Astrea Mini raffia tote – $329.
25.
The best wicker straw and raffia handbags this spring summer 2020 season: Sophia Webster Flossy butterfly leather and raffia cross-body bag – $450.
the best designer wicker straw and raffia handbags right now
That’s it! Some of our favorite new bags for spring summer 2020 in wicker, straw and raffia. What’s your top pick? Have fun out there.
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