Sharyn GreensteinOnce the weather starts heating up, I love swapping out my heavier leather bags for lightweight summer styles. Bags made from raffia, straw or wicker are not only easy to carry and made from natural fibers, but they match all your outfits. Large totes are the perfect accessory for a day at the beach or a trip to the farmer’s market. Small crossbody styles are ideal for an evening stroll through town or for a cocktail party when it’s best to be hands-free. Below are my top 10 pics for natural fiber bags in all price points which will update your look this spring and summer.
From Hat Attack, a family owned business located in NYC. Diagonal stitching and strands of pom poms lend a subtle touch of signature style to this roomy straw beach tote. Made from raffia and the pom pom tassel is removable. From Shopbop.
Roomy enough to take on trips to the beach or impromptu shopping trips, this Hat Attack tote has a classic summery feel with a slouchy straw construction freshened up with contrast stripes. From Shopbop.
From Universal Thread for Target, this bucket-style bag has a drawstring and an adjustable crossbody strap.
A style that goes full circle, J.McLaughlin’s round bag with a braided shoulder strap is just the playful extra your spring look is waiting for.
An elevated version of a summertime essential, this Hat Attack tote updates a classic straw carryall with a structured silhouette and geometric handles for a sophisticated feel. From Shopbop.
Time and Tru for Walmart’s Circle Basket Bag brings sunshine to your look with a laid-back oversized silhouette and breezy woven exterior. In 3 color ways with lots of positive reviews.
The Cece bag from J.McLaughlin fulfills all your baguette-toting, farmer’s market fantasies, no matter how far you are from sunny Provence. In beachy seagrass with blue stripes and a chic-but-sturdy bamboo handle, this bag gives every day a little more joe de vivre.
From Universal Thread by Target, this woven straw shell and faux leather handled tote offer natural textures and lots of room. Interior small zip pocket holds your valuables.
Hands-free wicker and cute as a button. J.McLaughlin made the Christina crossbody bag for those of us that need to balance a passed hors d’oeuvre in one hand and a gin gimlet in the other.
Great for trips to the beach or to the farmer’s market, this Hat Attack tote is freshened up with vibrant stripes.