Straw Bags

There are sourcing experts who can help you find items that are sold out from brands like The Row and Chanel. Several items at Chanel never hit the sales floor. They’re reserved for VIP clients or are only available via waitlist. The sourcing experts are able to see what the hot items are each month based on requests they receive. Gab Waller, a fashion sourcing expert, recently predicted that this raffia bag from The Row would be popular. She was right. There’s already a waitlist for it. Which got me thinking, have straw bags ever been “out of style?” Women are willing to pay almost $700 in 2025 for a raffia bag from The Row. What else should we know about this style?

Jane Birkin had a straw bag (pictured above) that she carried with her for years. On vacation, to events, and while running errands. This large style never left her side. On a flight from Paris to London she was seated next to an executive at Hermes. Her straw bag spilled, and her belongings scattered everywhere. The executive suggested she carry a leather bag instead. Which then lead to a conversation regarding her trouble finding a leather bag she liked. This moment on a plane was the inspiration behind the coveted Birkin bag we know today.

Jane Birkin’s style was the inspiration behind several luxury labels eventually making their own version of a straw bag. Most of us associate a straw bag with vacation or the beach. The good news is that you can carry your straw bag between getaways in everyday life. Here’s how to style your raffia bag daily.

Pair your black blazer with a white t-shirt and white shorts. Match the hardware on the bag (in this instance gold) to your earrings. You can see that there’s gold on the bag, on the blazer, and her earrings.

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If your black blazer is boxy, pair it with a pair of loose fitting trousers. Many of us are tempted to pair a wide jacket with slim bottoms. To balance the whole look, wear a fitted or cropped white top under the blazer. If the bag has a minimal design, keep the jewelry minimal as well.

Links to recreate the look: blazer, cropped t-shirt, pants, bag, earrings

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