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The best basket bags to buy for summer
From roomy totes to stylish shoppers, add a touch of sunshine to every outfit.
The easiest way to slip into warm weather mode is the addition of a few key items to make your wardrobe feel a bit more summery. A new pair of sandals, a floaty print midi dress, those cool colour-pop sunglasses and, of course, a must-have basket bag.
Basket bags have been one summer’s most consistent fashion trends and make an appearance year on year, whether as a designer investment, a high street purchase or an authentic holiday find picked up at a Mediterranean market. So, if you've yet to add one to your summer wardrobe now's your chance...
With the onset of summer and lockdown rules easing, holidays, seeing friends and shopping trips are all back on. So what could be better than a new basket bag to carry our sunny day essentials?
Luckily, the high street has plenty of stylish basket bags to choose from this summer, whether you're heading to the coast and are in need of a chic beach bag or simply require an easy everyday shopper. There are also some very cute shoulder bags out there, perfect for pairing with some strappy sandals for an evening out.
So, whether it's wicker, raffia or straw, here's our round up of the very best basket bags available to shop now...
Rae feather Kelly Monogram Basket
Make it personal with your very own (and very stylish) monogrammed basket bag.
John Lewis A A K S Tia Ruffle Raffia Basket Bag, Orange/Multi
Bring statement style to every outfit with this fringe detail basket bag.
This sturdy basket will take you from work to weekend.
Net-a-Porter Kayu St Tropez mini pompom-embellished embroidered woven straw tote
This cute mini basket bag brings a sense of fun to your summer wardrobe.
The White Comapny Colourblock Straw Bag
Stylish and practical, this straw bag has an inside canvas pouch for your essentials.
Woven and hand dyed in Columbia using traditional techniques, this beautiful basket goes to the top of our wish lists.
L.K. Bennett Mandy Natural Raffia Crossbody Bucket Bag
Pair with a floaty chiffon dress and heels. Perfect for a summer party.
The prettiest of basket bags from Rouje. Looks great with '70s style faded jeans.
Marks & Spencer Jaeger Straw Tote Bag
This stripey straw tote is sure to be a summer essential
We love this mini shopper from Jigsaw. A great basket for summer in the city.
Matches Fashion Heimat Atlantica Tom Tom large tote basket bag
For optimum style points, try this basket, hand woven and embroidered with delicate shells. Exclusive to Matches Fashion.
A classic basket bag, that's just waiting for a trip to the coast.
My new favourite bag is by.. Radley. Yes, really
This transitional swing jacket works on everyone
The M&S barrel jean just got an irresistible tweak
Affordable fashion buys for now and next season.
