The Unexpected (and Affordable) Place to Find Summer's It Bag
If you ask me, there’s no purse that feels more fitting for the warm summer months than a woven basket bag. And because I’ve seen a slew of street style stars carrying them as of late, I can’t help but yearn for one of my own. However, after a quick click or two around the web, it seems like many of the versions these women are carrying cost a pretty penny. If, like me, you’re hoping to snag one at a more budget-friendly rate, today’s roundup may interest you.
Recently, I was clicking through images of Jane Birkin carrying her wicker basket when it dawned on me that this artisanal piece was likely available to buy on sites like eBay. I quickly entered “wicker basket bag” into my eBay search bar, and just as I thought, pages and pages of crafty vintage iterations popped up. See below for 15 of my favorites, but be warned that due to the nature of eBay, some of these may sell out! If that’s the case, simply enter your own search to see new listings for today. Happy bidding!
We don't know about you, but an alligator-adorned purse sounds like a great idea.
The brown leather trim and turn lock make this bag extra special.
Though quite a bit more expensive than the rest, this piece feels like a true slice of history!
We'd tie a printed scarf around the handle for extra flair.
This satchel features a burgundy leather trim.
Now that you know where to find your bag, here are a few street style outfits that show you what to wear it with.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)