This New Look Basket Bag is the glammest take on the bag trend of summer

This New Look Basket Bag is the glammest take on the bag trend of summer
By Miriam Burke  | May 31, 2017

The basket bag is the bag of the summer, and New Look's take on the trend will please those who love an injection of glam

It came without warning, but suddenly we had a new It Bag. And it was made of straw (or some synthetic material resembling straw). The basket bag was heralded as that one accessory that would transform you into a Parisian model who doesn't worry about her purse being stolen because her bag has no zip.

That's the point of the basket bag, though. It's meant for jaunts in a charming rural village everyone waves to you as you flit by on your High Nelly, clad head to toe in Rouje. But, if you have your wits about you, you can bring yours out and about to less idyllic environments; we're going to.

The basket bag is not season sensitive - it's always a handy carry-all for the beach and summer picnics - and the best thing about it is that high street versions tend to be just as good as top-range.

This Star Mela Beach Basket With Palm Bag Charm (from ASOS €108.10) is our first choice.

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This one from Zara (€39.95) looks like an actual picnic bag. Cute!

Now for the one you've all been waiting for. New Look's take on the trend adds a little 2017 sparkle with its green sequin palm leaf print. This is coming with us on our hols, for sure. And also to work, and to brunch, and to all of our other summer activities. Better get two.