Spring Straw Handbags

Fun and flirty, casual spring straw handbags are perfect for weekend outings, shopping, walks in the park, and just about any activity this season!

Blue straw bag

From haute designer handbags to affordable fashion bags, straw bags are hot. They have a variety of benefits -- they are not only cute, fun, and fashionable, but sturdy and usually roomy as well. Tightly woven, reinforced straw is used, and many other materials can be incorporated into the designs.

Straw bags are almost always lined with a soft material such as cotton and often with more luxurious materials such as satin as well. Exterior pockets are seen less often in straw handbags, although pockets in the interior linings are common.

The most common and popular designs in spring straw handbags are tote bags and bucket-style bags. There are, however, many other handbags styles, some of which even dare you to wear their casual cuteness with more refined and elegant evening wear.

In addition to totes and bucket styles, you'll find the following:

• Mini totes
• Satchels
• Hobo handbags
• Shoppers
• Shoulder bags
• Zip-top handbags
• Barrel bags
• Structured handbags
• Box-style hand or shoulder bags
• Beach bags

Some designers, like Michael Kors, even utilize straw in their clutch handbag designs. While a straw clutch may not be the appropriate handbag for a highly formal affair, a pretty sundress and strappy sandals will only be enhanced by a spring-inspired straw clutch.

Although spring straw handbags are well-loved in the lovely neutral hues of natural straw, there is also a plethora of springtime colors to enjoy, from the soft pastels inspired by the spring sky to the brilliant palette of newly blooming flowers.

Pinks, greens, yellows, blues, purples, oranges, and turquoises are common shades used in straw handbags. You can also find interesting multi-color designs in both various neutral shades and spring colors. Colors are also used as accents to bring a bright spring-inspired touch to otherwise simple bags.

Studded straw bag with leather accents

Designs range greatly, from plain straw handbags with twisted straw handles to highly embellished bags with various leather and hardware accents. Stripes and patterns of shapes are often seen. Other design details include:

• Flowers
• Butterflies
• Fringe
• Wooden bead accents
• Leather or bamboo handles
• Tassels
• Charms
• Colored stones
• Rope
• Sea, beach, or nautical theme designs
• Chains and metal emblems
• Buckles
• Sequins

Closures may be either magnetic, snaps, clasps, flaps, buckles, drawstrings, or zip-tops. A large number of spring straw handbags are also designed with open tops, accommodating your items and allowing easy access to them. The open top design works well with most straw bags because of its casual feel. Rounded handles are very typical, but shoulder straps, circular handles, and much more are also available.

As with most handbags, straw handbags vary in price. A small straw fashion bag can be purchased for less than ten dollars, while a couture straw bag from Dolce and Gabbana with patent leather trim and floral accents can cost over fifteen hundred dollars.

For the most part, however, straw handbags are often cheaper than similar handbags made from leather or other more expensive materials.

Hit up nearly any department store this new-blooming season and you're sure to find a variety of spring straw handbags for your perusing pleasure. You can also find them at many accessories stores and online. If you have a love of a particular designer, check the website to see if their spring collection offers straw bags.

Here are some of LoveToKnow's top picks in straw handbags for spring:

• The Guess by Marciano Amazon Bucket: This beautifully serene bag is a light colored straw with white leather accents, rounded white rope handles, and a bright, but not garish, interior satin print lining. The design has an open top with a small leather flap and Chloe inspired padlock closure. This classic tote style will look great with everything from jeans to skirts.
• Etienne Aigner Essentials Spring Straw Hobo: This subtle straw-fabric hobo bags is structured and offers the exterior pockets so rare in straw bags. Creamy adjustable leather shoulder straps and subtle gold emblem make this bag feminine yet strong. It's perfect when paired with with spring attire. Wear it around town or even to the office.
• The Fossil Straw Bermuda Bucket: This cute and stylish bag is designed with multi-colored stripes. Chocolate, rich shades of pink and orange, and white create a look that is both fun and fresh. Lined with cotton, the bag includes both interior pockets and an exterior zippered pocket.
• Inge "Yvette Shopper: This sweet bag offers the durability of pandan straw and the Italian leather accents. The darker straw bag is contrasted with white leather handles and trim, and a delicate-looking, but sturdy, wire reinforced flower embellishing the front of the bag. Includes gold-tone hardware, interior pocket, and cotton lining.

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