The Jane Birkin Style Guide: 8 Basket Bags For Summer

The Sobremesa Market Bag is big enough for a picnic for two and stylish enough to be worn for a casual date night out. Designed by Laila Gohar for HAY as part of her “Sobremesa” line, the bag is meant to evoke long chats after a late summer dinner. The lid is secured with a cheeky red button, allowing the versatile bag to also be used as closed storage in the home.

Dôen’s Grande Marion Tote offers a slouchy, casual silhouette but still evokes the classic French market bag via its woven construction. Each bag is handmade from natural fibers by Peruvian craftsmen, commissioned by Dôen. The Marion Tote is unique enough to look like you picked it up at a flea market in Cannes – without the flight to France.

I love the daring color and thoughtful detailing on this Toast basket bag! Made by Colombian and Spanish artisans, the bag features a woven outer layer made from toquilla, a traditional material made from palm leaves. The striped handle and vibrant green color make this classic silhouette feel playful and contemporary.

The BTB Los Angeles Leah Tote comes in 3 cute colors, but I’d channel your inner Beach Goth and go for the unexpected black. The dark color means you can pair it with a LBD and take it out on the town. The crocheted straw body and scalloped edge make it a total statement piece to anchor your capsule wardrobe this summer.

If you want to evoke the classic Birkin basket bag shape, but want something constructed out of sturdy leather, my pick would be the leather edition of the Madewell Small Transport Crossbody. Its slouchy shape and woven body still give basket, while its leather body and straps make it a more substantial, versatile bag. I love that you can clip the straps on and off, taking it from a handsfree crossbody to a cute tote in a flash.

Loeffler Randall is always on trend, and this bag is no exception. How cute are those ruffles!? I could totally see Jane rocking this raffia tote anywhere from a Parisian street to a St. Tropez boardwalk. Their raffia bags also pair perfectly with the rest of their summer collection, featuring raffia and crochet detailing throughout.

Nab this luxurious Mansur Gavriel option while their summer sale lasts! The mix of rustic raffia and butter-soft, sophisticated red leather is undeniably eye-catching. The cinched tie closure gives the body subtle shape and movement and allows the bag to be worn as a gathered handbag or a flatter crossbody.

My summer obsession is the mini bag. This option from Staud is big enough to still hold your essentials (phone, keys, tinted SPF, corkscrew, commute snack) but small enough to pair with that summer mini dress you’ve been waiting to debut. It also features an interior pocket, perfect for keeping your phone at the ready for any Instagrammable moments.