The best straw bags are a cut above the beach classics you might remember. No longer stuck at the back of the cupboard waiting with the buckets and spades for beach days, straw bags are out in the fashion spotlight and a guaranteed way to make you feel like you’re on holiday all summer long.
This season straw bags are very much on trend, not just for lazy picnics and alfresco lunches but also for glamorous events and the most stylish of offices (we’ve spotted plenty around Good Housekeeping HQ). From the arm of our very own editor-in-chief, Jane Bruton, to the catwalks of top designers such as Valentino and Celine, straw bags are proving a wardrobe essential this summer.
Thought straw bags were always neutral? Think again. Choose from a whole range of earthy and vibrant colours and trending chocolate brown shades to make the natural raffia and straw feel more polished, in a variety of slouchy shapes and designs.
Wondering what to wear with them? Why not try Bermuda shorts and barely-there sandals, or a midi skirt and waistcoat with a pair of gold sandals for a more polished look.
To help you choose the best style for you, we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up some of our favourites. From high-street steals all under £50, we’ve got all the best straw bags for the season right here.
