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7 Best Basket Bags To Complete Your Summer Look

Make way for the M.V.P. of your summer wardrobe.
7 Best Basket Bags To Complete Your Summer Look
Photo: Aaks
By Jennifer Ford · Updated July 31, 2023

Versatility lies at the core of any impeccable collection. This especially holds true for summer bags. We’ve already rounded up the best duffle bags and carry-ons to accompany you on vacation, stadium-approved fanny packs for the Renaissance Tour and roomy beach bags for your seaside essentials. Now, if you find that your collection is still missing a basket bag for channeling the rustic-chic or of-the-moment French girl aesthetic, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you prefer one made from woven raffia, like our trendy pick from Loewe, or a stylish bamboo top-handle design, such as this one from Cult Gaia, our curated list features the best basket bags to elevate your wardrobe. Ahead, seven options to carry all summer.

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01 Loewe Small Leather-Trimmed Woven Raffia Rote
Available at Net-A-Porter
590 Shop Now
02
02 Aaks Tia Ruffle Bag
Available at Madewell
235 Black-owned Shop Now
03
03 Cult Gaia Ark Small Top-Handle Bag
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue
118 Shop Now
04
04 Marni Small Tropicalia Bag
Available at FWRD
950 Shop Now
05
05 Sensi Studio Pullthrough Bag
Available at Revolve
267 Shop Now
06
06 Brother Vellies Sailboat Raffia Basket Tote
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue
450 Black-owned Shop Now
07
07 BTB Los Angeles Liv Floral Straw Bucket Bag
Available at Nordstrom
155 Shop Now

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