Are we all ever so slightly obsessed with French fashion? yes. Is this a bad thing? not at all. Are we about to make this obsession even worse? You know it!

There are several bags that one should have in their wardrobe, a black clutch, a large tote and a structured leather bag, but we also offer up the summery woven tote basket! Since they truly gained their popularity in the 1950s, basket bags have been the go-to for French (and many other mainland Europeans) women as they potter around their local town running errands and buying fresh produce.

These bags, in all their various iterations, make for the most exquisite summertime accessory whether you are wearing a floral midi, classic denim jeans and a white shirt or leather biker shorts and a band tee! Unsurprisingly, the basket bag has found its way onto the racks of many a store, both high end and high street with the current most popular being the highly coveted Loewe. Of course, you could just buy a basket bag from a little seller in most French markets, or you can use our list below to choose your forever basket bag - may you love it well!

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