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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.

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Mercedes Salazar Cartera Tutti Fruti Bag

Cartera Tutti Fruti Bag
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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
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Straw bag, but make it Chanel. 

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Mango Leather Flap Raffia Bag

Leather Flap Raffia Bag
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A roomy and refined version for the office. 

Sanayi 313 Iris seashell-embellished straw box bag

Iris seashell-embellished straw box bag
Now 40% Off
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She sells seashells. 

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Indego Africa June Bag

June Bag

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

Topshop Embroidered Bamboo Tote Bag

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

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Cesta Collective Half Breton Lunchpail

Half Breton Lunchpail

Where your sailor stripe addiction meets your straw bag addiction. 

Guadalupe Designs Birdcage Basket Bag

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

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Aranaz Ella Bucket Bag

Ella Bucket Bag
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Pretty in pink. 

Wai Wai Jabuticaba Striped Acrylic and Rattan Bag

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
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A detailed doily-esque pattern.

Pitusa Pineapple Bag

Pineapple Bag
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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? 

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Sophie Anderson Serella Woven Toquilla-Straw Box Bag

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.)

Hat Attack Artisan Bag

Artisan Bag
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A geometric detailed weave and cool wooden baubles.

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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
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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
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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
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This sturdy clutch can handle being dropped after a few too many margs. 

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