The Best Luxury Basket Bags

When it comes to the Summer months, most minds are often occupied with sandy, far away beaches, dreamy days spent by the pool under the sun and that first refreshing holiday cocktail. However, the main focus on OUR minds is which luxury basket bag is the best purchase to make for this season. We’ve rounded up out top 5 designer raffia basket bags currently on the market, hopefully making your decision a little easier in preparation for your Summer vacation…

5 – Loewe Medium Anagram Basket

The Loewe Medium Anagramn Basket is crafted form iraca palm ands calfskin leather, and consists of both long and short straps. The longer straps can be used for easy and practical wear on the shoulders, whereas the shorter straps sit comfortably on the crook of the elbow. The textured weave of the Loewe Anagram Basket creates a relaxed, bohemian vibe and the simple monogram logo makes it the perfect accessory for all holiday activities. We also love how different variations of the Loewe Anagram Basket are often released, with the latest being apart of the Paul Ibiza Collection in a stunning deep khaki and brown combination. The Medium size makes a much more practical option in comparison to the Small, and for added security the Anagram Basket is completed with a tie closure across the centre.

4 – Loewe Puzzle Fold Raffia Tote

Another Loewe model which makes it into our top 5 is the Loewe Puzzle Fold Tote in Raffia. Many luxury basket bags can be impractical to travel with, as it can be hard work fitting them into a suitcase, or they could become damaged or squashed in the overhead locker on a plane. That’s why we love the Puzzle Fold Tote as the perfect summer companion, as not only does it look chic and stylish, but it can be safely folded down into your luggage and is super lightweight to save space for your other luxury Summer must-haves. When on your travels the Loewe Puzzle Fold Tote can easily be carried on your shoulder, and works perfectly for blissful beach days or adventures through sun kissed cities.

3 – Celine Braided Triomphe Raffia Tote

The intricacy of weaving in the Celine Braided Triomphe Raffia Tote is truly admirable, which secures it a spot in our top 5 luxury basket bags. Whilst many popular designer baskets have bold monogram logos on the front, this Celine model takes a different approach by physically installing the house logo into the bag itself, in a discrete yet effective way. The minimal branding means that this will compliment almost any Summer look, and the long leather shoulder straps make it ultra practical. To add further bonus points, this Celine basket bag also comes with an additional leather pouch which is ideal for storing your more valuable possessions inside your handbag. However, the one downside to this stunning piece is that it carries a heft price tag of over £1,000.

2 – Strathberry Medium Basket (Medium)

In recent times, there has been a shift in the luxury fashion world from unattainable, over priced brands to more contemporary, affordable options. One of our favourite British contemporary brands is Strathberry, and we couldn’t be more in love with The Strathberry Medium Basket Bag. The shape of the Strathberry basket is very similar to a popular model by Loewe, and the quality is certainly matched with a much lower price tag. Inside the basket bag is a handy leather zipped pocket, a feature which many designer baskets lack, and on the front is the iconic Strathberry Music Bar design.

1 – Annie Bing Palermo Tote

It was a struggle to decide on our favourite designer basket bag, however we feel that the Annie Bing Palermo Tote ticks all of the boxes for this Summer. It’s spacious, the branding is minimal, the basket is of high quality and there are two strap options allowing the bag to be worn different ways. The Annie Bing basket bag earns more points than higher end options, simply due to the more attainable price point whilst still maintaining excellent quality. Not only that, but it is less structured than Loewe or Celine models, making it much easier to travel with this Summer.