Effortless and Eternally Chic—The 9 Best Luxury Basket Bags to Invest in Now

By Swedan MargenMay 28, 2025

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

The Santorini | Natural Basket Black Smooth | Demellier

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.