There’s a reason straw bags come back every summer: they’re eternally chic. Since the days of Jane Birkin stepping out with her wicker market bag, anyone looking to nail understated, timeless summer style has turned to a basket bag as the ultimate warm-weather accessory.
Of course, you can pick up any old raffia bag at a market on holiday to do the job, but if you’re a dedicated basket lover and you’re looking to invest in a style that feels more elevated than your average, and of the very best quality to pull out and rely on every summer, I’d recommend turning to one of the best designer basket bags on the market right now.
Honestly, if you’re looking for luxury in your raffia companion, you’re spoiled for choice for summer 2025. Loewe’s classic tote may have been one of the first designer forays into logo basket bags, but now every luxury brand worth knowing about has tapped into the trend. From the mega-giants like Prada and Saint Laurent to smaller, emerging premium brands like DeMellier, there are options to fit your bill.
In fact, there are so many summer bag options in raffia, woven and wicker fabrications in all shapes and sizes nowadays that for this list of the best of the best designer basket bags, I wanted it to be focused on exactly that—traditional, larger, market-style tote baskets that you can throw over your shoulder and chuck all those summer essentials in. These bags all work perfectly as beach bags and travel carry-ons, but since they have that luxurious polish they all look right at home in the city with your smartest workwear as well.
From Saint Laurent’s beautifully understated Panier to Loewe’s modern take with the Puzzle Fold, DeMellier’s more affordable leather-trimmed style to The Row’s logo-less Emilie. If you’ve been thinking of investing in a designer basket bag, this is your definitive list of the chicest styles available for summer 2025.
1. Saint Laurent Panier
YSL
Women’s Panier Medium Bag in Raffia in Naturel
I love that this timeless style doesn’t bend to trends.
Saint Laurent
Panier Small Raffia Basket Bag
It comes in a smaller version too.
YSL
Women’s Panier Medium Bag in Raffia in Black
And I love the blak for something a little different.
2. Loewe Puzzle Fold
LOEWE
+ Paula’s Ibiza Puzzle Fold Medium Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
Not your usual designer basket bag, but that’s why this style gets such a high ranking from me. It feels fresh and cool while stil retaining that classic chicness.
LOEWE
+ Paula’s Ibiza Puzzle Fold Xl Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag
The XL version will fit everything you need and more in.
LOEWE
+ Paula’s Ibiza Xxl Puzzle Fold Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote Bag
And the XXL version will even fit the kitchen sink.
3. Prada Raffia Shopping Bag
Prada
Large Raffia and Leather Shopping Bag
Wearing Prada’s logo on your bag will always be cool.
Prada
Large Raffia and Leather Shopping Bag
The lighter version feels very Euro-summer.
4. The Row Emilie
The Row
Emilie Raffia Basket Bag
No logo? No problem. Anyone in the know will recognise this effortless basket bag from a mile away.
The Row
Emilie Bag in Raffia
All of the colours are selling out fast.
THE ROW
Emilie Raffia Tote Bag
The green really stands out among a wardrobe of earthy neutrals.
5. Loewe Anagram Basket
Loewe
Medium Anagram Basket Bag in Iraca Palm and Calfskin
The updated version of Loewe’s classic raffia tote is still proving incredibly popular.
Loewe
Medium Anagram Basket in Iraca Palm and Calfskin
It comes in classic colour ways or more unique iterations like this.
Loewe
Small Anagram Basket bag
And there’s a smaller, more affordable version too.
6. DeMellier Santorini
A classic market bag with an elevated feel, thanks to the leather trim.
DeMellier
The Mini Santorini
The mini is cute too, and still roomy enough for your market day essentials.
DeMellier
The Maxi Santorini
I personally love the Maxi, though. And all of these sizes come in multiple colour ways.
7. Celine Panier
CELINE
Teen Celine Classic Panier in Palm Leaves and Calfskin
For true French elegance, opt for Celine’s classic Panier.
CELINE
Medium Celine Classic Panier in Palm Leaves and Calfskin
This is the slightly bigger medium size.
CELINE
Medium Supple Celine Classic Panier in Raffia and Calfskin
And an updated version which feels less beach bag and more polished.
8. Chloé Woody
CHLOÉ
Large Woody Basket in Natural Fibers
This summer tote has been popular for a while now, but Chloe is a key designer of the 2025 spring/ summer season so I’m predicting a resurgence in the popularity of this practical and chic Woody.
CHLOÉ
Large Woody Tote Bag in Natural Fibres
I like the earthy vibes of this one.
CHLOÉ
Large Woody Basket in Natural Fibers
This will pair effortlessly with neutrals.
9. Miu Miu Raffia-Effect Hobo Bag
Miu Miu
Raffia-Effect Woven Hobo Bag
A really cool take on the basket bag trend.
Miu Miu
Raffia-Effect Woven Hobo Bag
The mini may not be as traditional as some styles on this list, but it’s still hella cute.
Shop More of the Best Designer Basket Bags:
CHLOÉ
Summer Banana Embellished Raffia Tote
ISABEL MARANT
25p Tampa Leather-Trimmed Raffia Bucket Bag
LOEWE
Paseo Large Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
Zimmermannwear
Goldentime Medium Fringe Tote
Miu Miu
Ivy Raffia-Effect and Linen Bag
The New York | Warm Raffia Black Smooth | Demellier
KHAITE
Lotus Medium Raffia Tote
CHLOÉ
Large Horse Medal Basket in Natural Fibres
Miu Miu
Raffia-Effect Woven Tote Bag
