The Best Sustainable Beach & Basket Bags
From classic woven baskets to eco-conscious totes, we’ve rounded up the best sustainable beach bags perfect for that much-needed getaway.
Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Medium Basket Bag
Handwoven from robust palm leaf and finished with an embossed leather anagram patch, the Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Basket Bag is a seriously stylish update on the much-loved classic.
Meticulously crafted calfskin handles are fully adjustable for comfortable all-day wear, while its roomy size is perfect for all your beach day essentials.
Make the basket your own with Loewe’s selection of personalised charms and linings.
Anya Hindmarch I Am A Plastic Bag Tote
Part of the I Am A Plastic Bag collection, this Anya Hindmarch tote grants a second life to plastic bottles otherwise destined for landfill.
Each bag (repurposing 32 half litre plastic bottles,) is finished with a weatherproof wax coating made from old car windshields. This durable bag also features ethically produced leather trimmings to reduce climate impact.
STOW The Timeless Beach Tote
Designed to carry a towel, water bottle and your favourite book, STOW’s Timeless Beach Tote is the perfect accompaniment to any beach holiday.
Handcrafted in small quantities by skilled artisans in Spain, this classic tote is composed of biodegradable cotton canvas and soft leather sourced from eco-conscious tanneries across Europe.
Nannacay Bianca Bag
Ethical craftsmanship and design are at the heart of what Nannacay does.
Handcrafted by female artisans in Northeast Brazil, the Bianca Bag is made using a traditional cotton loom forming its distinctive stripe pattern. Lined with sustainable cotton and embellished with feather detailing, this versatile tote is equal parts chic and conscious.
Helen Kaminski Marnii Medium Bag
The Helen Kaminski Marnii Bag is both stylish and practical, making it the perfect option for a city break.
Crafted from sustainable Madagascan raffia and adorned with Italian leather finishes and a fully lined interior, this is durable enough to carry your necessities all year round.
Mango Jute Basket Bag
Crafted from heavy-duty jute and a soft cotton interior lining, this Mango shopper basket bag is the perfect addition to any beach day look.
Part of Mango’s eco-conscious Committed range, this is perfect for picnics, sightseeing or beach days with friends.
Stella McCartney Falabella Raffia Large Tote
Crafted in Italy, Stella McCartney’s Falabella Raffia Large Tote features the brand’s signature silver diamond-cut chain alongside sustainable vegan leather and raffia.
This versatile tote is ideal for beach and city styling.
Stella McCartney Falabella Raffia Tote
Jigsaw Chiltern Straw Bag
Handwoven with lightweight straw and finished with vegetable-dyed leather trimmings, this straw bag by Jigsaw has ample space to carry all of your beach day essentials.
Inside, a leather zipped pocket provides the perfect barrier between your prized possessions and the elements.
Naghedi St Barths Medium Plaid Woven Tote Bag
Naghedi’s St Barths Medium Plaid Woven Tote Bag features the brand’s signature woven neoprene design in colours inspired by the eponymous Caribbean island.
Complete with top handles and a matching removable zip pouch doubling up as a clutch, this versatile tote is perfect for all occasions.
To eliminate the waste of seasonal fashion, each bag is individually handwoven by skilled weavers who can only produce one or two bags per day.
Dragon Diffusion Nantucket Woven-Leather Basket Bag
Dragon Diffusion are renowned for championing slow, ethical craftsmanship and their Nantucket basket bag is no exception.
Available in both classic tan and coffee-brown colourways, this modern basket bag is handmade in India from woven leather using age-old techniques.
Dragon Diffusion Nantucket Basket
Muuñ Panier Woven Basket Bag
Muuñ’s Panier Basket Bag boasts handwoven elephant grass fashioned by skilled artisans in Ghana before final construction in-house at the label’s French studio.
Woven top handles are accompanied by a leather tag and black cotton pouch on the interior, in-keeping with the minimalist aesthetic.
Anine Bing Large Rio Tote
This sell-out and sell-out again Large Rio Tote from the Anine Bing resort collection, is a true beach-day essential.
Crafted in Turkey using woven seagrass, this chic tote is the ultimate all-rounder.
Nanushka The Busket Raffia
Nanushka’s Busket Raffia places a modern spin on the traditional basket bag, contrasting soft woven raffia with brass hardware finishes.
Made in Italy, this stylish bag boasts two top handles alongside a long-braided strap for hands-free carrying.
Gabriela Hearst McEwan Raffia
Handwoven from sustainable bamboo grass in India, the McEwan Raffia is the perfect summer-style investment.
Mirroring the brand’s classic silhouette, this timeless tote features a reinforced base and robust boned panelling to carry your essentials for years to come.
Dior Wicker Basket Bag
Available pre-loved via Vestiaire Collective, this Dior Basket Bag, crafted from natural hand-woven wicker, is the perfect accessory for any summer wardrobe.
Embroidered with the iconic Christian Dior logo, this classic basket features a matching long strap and woven top handles for comfortable multiwear.
Inside, you’ll find a Dior Oblique jacquard pouch with a drawstring closure to protect and carry all of your summer essentials.