Raffia and Straw Basket Bags Are the Surprising City Essential for Spring

Fashion takes many forms, but there’s one thing that we can guarantee. It’s almost always unexpected. We may be able to accurately predict many trends, but there are always surprises that seem to come out of nowhere with a legion of early adopters. (Where else would we have gotten grandpa sneakers from?) And some show some real staying power. This season basket bags are once again turning up on the arms of stylish city dwellers.

Basket bags add a laissez-faire, just-got-back-from-Saint-Tropez vibe to any outfit. Whether it’s a maxi dress, jumpsuit or even a glamleisure look. What was once reserved for beachy locales comes across as fashionably unexpected on city streets, adding shape and texture to an outfit.

Don’t have a designer budget? No problem. There are high street basket bags for all price points that are just as chic and inventive as the designer versions. Whether you decide on a micro basket or a more substantial tote, remember not to overstuff it as you don’t want the raffia to warp or snap. The goal is to have a bag that survives the city, beach days and a tropical vacation or two.

Here are 15 raffia and straw basket bags that will see you through the season in style.