The woven bag is fast becoming the accessory of the summer
Braided accessories exude summery appeal—many people have taken to wearing knotted flats as a holiday-ready alternative to ballet flats—and woven bags are set to be just as popular; crafted from buttery soft leather, crochet and raffia. Though there's been a noticeable uptick in searches for woven bags, Bottega Veneta has dominated this space for some time: the intrecciato weave is a house signature seen across its accessories range, including the cult Jodie and Hop bags, both of which have been favoured by celebrity fans over the years.
If you're in the market for a new work-appropriate tote or versatile tuck-and-go shoulder bag, then consider woven finishes an enduring investment that, while well-suited to the warmer months, will deliver sartorial elegance all year round—as Emma can attest. Here, we highlight some of the best woven bags to 'add to basket' ahead of the new season. Courtesy of Dune London
1 / 9 Dune London Extra Large Woven Shoulder Bag, $300
Available at Dune London. Courtesy of Gucci
2 / 9 Gucci Woven medium tote bag, $3,600
Available at Gucci. Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
3 / 9 Bottega Veneta Small Pinacoteca, $4,620
Available at Bottega Veneta. Courtesy of The Row
4 / 9 The Row Lilou Woven Bag in Leather, $5,092
Available at The Row. Courtesy of Loewe
5 / 9 Loewe Compact Hammock bag in calfskin, $5,900
Available at Loewe. Courtesy of Net-a-porter
6 / 9 Toteme T-Lock woven leather clutch, $1,949
Available at Net-a-porter. Courtesy of Aspina London
7 / 9 Aspina of London Tote Merlot Woven Leather, $2,392
Available at Aspinal of London. Courtesy of Métier
8 / 9 Métier Cala 32, $2,638
Available at Métier. Courtesy of Dragon Diffusion
9 / 9 Dragon Diffusion Rosanna small leather top-handle bag, $315.65
Available at Dragon Diffusion.
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