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23 Options That Justify Our Straw Bag Obsession

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Confession: We're fully ob-sessed with straw and raffia bags. They have the magical ability to give any outfit a touch of casual cool, transcending its beachy origin to your IRL, landlocked location. Take Jane Birkin's vintage style as inspiration for living a 24/7 straw bag life. The actress styled her Portuguese fish basket with everything: denim, a little white frock, and even wore it with a cocktail dress at the Cannes Film Festival (with a silk scarf ingeniously wrapped around the handle). Indie brand Bonjour Coco recently brought the style back, partnering with local artisans in Portugal to hand-make each basket.

But if you're looking for a modernized straw bag, try Philippines-based label Aranaz. The mother-daughter design trio uses traditional weaving techniques, but applies them with a luxury aesthetic. They lavishly detail bucket bags with colorful flamingos, trim their handles in braided leather, and decorate totes with wood-carved flowers.

Start your own straw bag obsession with with our edit ahead.

Mercedes Salazar Cartera Tutti Fruti Bag

Cartera Tutti Fruti Bag

Mercedes Salazar Cartera Tutti Fruti Bag

$370 at ShopBop
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When in doubt, channel Carmen Miranda andcover your bag in mini, straw fruit.

What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Straw Classic Flap Medium Bag

Chanel Straw Classic Flap Medium Bag

What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Straw Classic Flap Medium Bag

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Straw bag, but make it Chanel. 

Mango Leather Flap Raffia Bag

Leather Flap Raffia Bag

Mango Leather Flap Raffia Bag

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A roomy and refined version for the office. 

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Sanayi 313 Iris seashell-embellished straw box bag

Iris seashell-embellished straw box bag

Sanayi 313 Iris seashell-embellished straw box bag

Now 40% Off
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She sells seashells. 

Indego Africa June Bag

June Bag

Indego Africa June Bag

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All profits from Indego Africa bags go toward educating and training women in Africa.

Topshop Embroidered Bamboo Tote Bag

Embroidered Bamboo Tote Bag

Topshop Embroidered Bamboo Tote Bag

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The bamboo handles make this bag. 

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Sensi Studio Ring-Embellished Toquilla Straw Tote

Ring-Embellished Toquilla Straw Tote

Sensi Studio Ring-Embellished Toquilla Straw Tote

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Perfect for a oceanside date night. (The widest loop can be worn around your wrist if you're feeling fancy.)

Rosie Assoulin Jug Shoulder Bag

Jug Shoulder Bag

Rosie Assoulin Jug Shoulder Bag

Now 50% Off
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Why not own a silver, straw tote in the shape of a Grecian jug? 

Cesta Collective Half Breton Lunchpail

Half Breton Lunchpail

Cesta Collective Half Breton Lunchpail

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Where your sailor stripe addiction meets your straw bag addiction. 

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Guadalupe Designs Birdcage Basket Bag

Birdcage Basket Bag

Guadalupe Designs Birdcage Basket Bag

Now 28% Off
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Fit for a bird, better for your cell phone, wallet, and keys.

Aranaz Ella Bucket Bag

Ella Bucket Bag

Aranaz Ella Bucket Bag

Now 20% Off
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Pretty in pink. 

Wai Wai Jabuticaba Striped Acrylic and Rattan Bag

Jabuticaba Striped Acrylic and Rattan Bag

Wai Wai Jabuticaba Striped Acrylic and Rattan Bag

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The original Apple logo has nothing on this bag. 

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CULT GAIA Stella Round Straw Bag

Stella Round Straw Bag

CULT GAIA Stella Round Straw Bag

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A detailed doily-esque pattern.

Pitusa Pineapple Bag

Pineapple Bag

Pitusa Pineapple Bag

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? 

Sophie Anderson Serella Woven Toquilla-Straw Box Bag

Serella Woven Toquilla-Straw Box Bag

Sophie Anderson Serella Woven Toquilla-Straw Box Bag

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You'll end up wearing this straw bag everywhere. (And you could carry a puppy in it if need be.)

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Hat Attack Artisan Bag

Artisan Bag

Hat Attack Artisan Bag

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A geometric detailed weave and cool wooden baubles.

Fendi Kan I Shoulder Bag

Fendi Kan I Shoulder Bag

Fendi Kan I Shoulder Bag

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Because your love of logos extends to straw bags, obviously.

Brother Vellies Nusa Clutch

Nusa Clutch

Brother Vellies Nusa Clutch

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Take a vacation with your boo and wear this on a date.

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Universal Thread™ Shopper Straw Tote Handbag

Shopper Straw Tote Handbag

Universal Thread™ Shopper Straw Tote Handbag

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Super affordable, and covers all your straw bag needs. 

J.Crew Fan rattan clutch in stripe

Fan rattan clutch in stripe

J.Crew Fan rattan clutch in stripe

Now 29% Off
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This sturdy clutch can handle being dropped after a few too many margs. 

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Justine Carreon


Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.   

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