Another French style muse who popularised the basket bag? Brigitte Bardot, who favoured a raffia version that was every bit as summery as Birkin’s stiffer and more structured style. More than 60 years later, the basket bag is still a holiday classic. A summer wardrobe staple and a symbol of timeless Parisian chic, it’s regularly reinvented by fashion houses.
You’ll find variations at Jacquemus – whose sun-drenched aesthetic draws inspiration from the South of France – or Loewe, while Celine’s spring/summer 2026 show saw models carrying boxy versions beneath their arms. Whether you snap yours up at a French flea market or invest in a designer version, this beach staple will always be in style for summer.
