Best Straw & Raffia Bags to Shop for Summer 2026, From Staud to Loewe

A New Day Shoulder Bag With Straw Detail

From Target’s in-house ready-to-wear label A New Day comes this clear shoulder bag that only nods to straw versus going all in on the fabric. We like that its TPU body fits the bag requirements at most stadiums and other concert venues, as well as that the piece’s main compartment is large enough to fit all your summertime must-haves — from a digital camera to a portable fan.

At just $30, this style becomes less of a want and more of a need: to be donned with all your festival favorites, from vintage band tees to metallic cowboy boots.

Price upon publish date of this article: $30

Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 26

Here at WWD Shop, we’ll never stop talking about Coach’s iconic Tabby, and this fringed straw rollout in particular demands your full attention. The slinger is one of the line’s most textural: blessing the Bella Hadid– and Emrata–embraced bestseller with boho-coded charm.

Everything you adore about the Tabby remains underneath the shag, though, like two detachable straps for shoulder or crossbody wear, an internal zip pocket, and gleaming hardware. Save the jewel tones for winter, swapping them out for the bag’s fresher and more season-appropriate manifestation.

Price upon publish date of this article: $287.50

DeMellier The Siena Crossbody

DeMellier, priding itself on luxury quality at mid-tier price points, has been experiencing massive virality as of late — popping up during Copenhagen Fashion Week and on the arms of A-listers like Meghan Markle. And while the fashion house’s most-prized picks include The Midi New York, The New York, and The Hudson, we encourage you to take things in a less corpcore direction by saying “yes” to The Siena, a drapey, slouchy crossbody handwoven out of Madagascan raffia (taking 19 hours and two specialists to make) and finished with sumptuous black leather.

Boasting an en vogue hobo silhouette, The Siena is also enhanced with magnetic padlock closure, allowing it to straddle the line between the sophisticated and the relaxed. Not only has it been brought to life in an ethical and sustainable way, but the beaut also exudes true, hard-to-find craftsmanship at every angle.

Price upon publish date of this article: $495

Prada Logo Crochet Tote Bag

Meet Prada’s crochet tote bag, in which softness joins with rectilinearity and the maison’s instantly recognizable triangle takes center stage — albeit in crochet form this time around. Able to flatten down to tidy proportions, it’s something that can easily be packed inside a carry-on, later housing everything from your beach read to your SPF.

Unlike its tan- and even white-colored alternatives, this baby benefits from a green tint. Also: It conceals a major secret. It can’t be classified as a raffia bag, instead taking advantage of raffia-effect yarn. A master of illusion, this $2,000-plus status symbol is still worth every penny.

Price upon publish date of this article: $2,050

Lilly Pulitzer Leena Top Handle Bag

Lilly Pulitzer’s Leena Top Handle Bag is by far the preppiest selection on this list, courtesy of a bamboo top handle (a design element favored by another brand: Gucci), classic turnlock closure, plus a prim-and-proper trapezoidal shape. We can appreciate its pops of pinks throughout, found on the leather overlays, the soft, forgiving interior lining that won’t scratch your precious tech, and the optional crossbody strap.

Metal feet at the bottom, too, work to protect the object from damage. Pair with a Lilly sheath dress to maximize the head-turning effect.

Price upon publish date of this article: $268

Chloé Summer Banana Ombre Raffia Tote Bag

Dubbed “Summer Banana,” this Chloé tote just might become the priciest you’ve ever, or will ever, own — but for good reason. Its perforated weave is swathed in a sunset-like gradient with the fashion destination’s flowy, feminine lettering overtop. You won’t have to worry about charm add-ons here, either, since the bag already comes with its own compilation of banana and logo plaque baubles.

The Italian-made purchase also features leather-topped straps that won’t ever dig into your bare, sunburned shoulders, just as an interior slip pocket serves as the ideal receptacle for a money clip or AirPods case while you’re hopping from island to island.

Price upon publish date of this article: $1,850

Veronica Beard Small Beaded Raffia Slouch Top Handle Bag

Petite and pampered by hand-strung glass beads, this bag took over 26 hours to manufacture and came straight from the hands of a women’s artisan collective operating out of India. Already visually intricate, the cult hit flaunts meticulous knotting on its leather handles and a color palette of warm browns. Haul it around like a crossbody with the help of a thinner, longer strap or in the palm of your hand as you’re hailing a cab, Carrie Bradshaw–style.

Note that if your wardrobe leans more monochrome, Veronica Beard’s multicolored version of this bag, replete with blues and reds, is the better way to go.

Price upon publish date of this article: $595

Clare V. Pot de Miel Bag With Bamboo Handle

Los Angeles–based accessories brand Clare V. sits at the intersection of Parisian glamour and Cali cool, and this top-selling Pot de Miel Bag is proof of concept. Resembling the profile of Birkin’s go-to basket almost to a tee, founder Claire Vivier shares that it’s actually inspired by a honeypot — with a bamboo handle, handwoven body, and overall attention to detail that make it even sweeter.

Said handle can actually come off, letting the bag moonlight as an objet d’art in the home, collecting your tchotchkes in style. Being unlined, it’s best fit for items that won’t be harmed by the straw’s tougher texture. As for that Blush colorway? We’re not exaggerating when we say we’re obsessed, and dozens of reviewers share the sentiment.

“I purchased my first Pot de Miel bag on a whim. I imagined I’d get a summer out of it at best. Many years later, I still carry that bag almost every day from April to October. It is astoundingly sturdy and holds far, far more than one would expect. I receive compliments on my Pot de Miel bags wherever I go. It borders on the ridiculous,” one such devotee reports.

Price upon publish date of this article: $265

Staud Cleo Fish Bag

Sardine girl summer might’ve came and went, but fashion’s collective devotion to fish motifs remains and cool-girl companies from Damson Madder to the pictured Staud are understanding the assignment. If you need more whimsy in your life, nothing could be a better investment than the Cleo: a wicker, canvas, and leather open-top creation that deserves to be seen and not hidden at the back of the closet.

Safe to say you won’t be fishing for compliments with this one, as passerby become absolutely hooked when catching sight of it at al fresco dinners, garden soirées, and every function in between.

Price upon publish date of this article: $450

Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Shrimp-Embroidered Raffia Tote Bag

Fusing the bohemian spirit of Paula’s Ibiza, a legendary Ibizan boutique from the 1970s, with Loewe’s top-tier craftsmanship, this tote is yet another ode to the realm of the pescaterian — spotlighting a delicious crustacean via detailed embroidery layered over tightly woven raffia. So that no one mistakes the bag for another’s, Loewe’s name is embedded onto the product’s front.

No matter if you fling it over a beach chair in Sitges or a restaurant’s purse hanger somewhere in Barcelona’s El Born neighborhood, know that it will turn heads

Price upon publish date of this article: $1,600

Emprier Straw Clutch

Finally, a clutch that demonstrates straw bags need not cost you an arm and a leg. Selling for under $30 right at Amazon, this rare find has over a hundred five-star reviews to its name, which rave about its versatility, surprising capaciousness, and expensive look without the accompanying price tag.

Delicate yet durable in equal measure, the kisslock bag has a metal chain that can easily be tucked inside when not in use. Delivering within days, it’s also a godsend for last-minute invites you don’t know what to wear to. Not a fan of the above Rose Red variation? Amazon offers four more shades, from a traditional beige to a pistachio green.

Price upon publish date of this article: $25.98

SimonMiller Shelly Bag

Real-life seashells and a striped, silky scarf adorn this aptly named Shelly Bag from SimonMiller. The weave of its raffia reminds us of a crochet cap, and the catchall will do your seasonal getups just as much good. Ideally, it should be matched to a statement maxi dress (maybe in a green reflective of those handles, maybe not) and towering espadrilles to extend all that naturality.

All SimonMiller orders over $150 ship free — all the more excuse to let this bag change your life, or at least your aesthetic.

Price upon publish date of this article: $275