There's rarely an ‘it’ bag that makes it past the three-year mark, but the Prada raffia tote bag just might be the exception. Since its launch back in 2020 as part of the brand's spring/summer ready-to-wear collection, it has swathed every social media feed, adorned every arm of our favourite celebrities, and has well and truly taken the title of the summer bag to own.
Though it now exists in its many iterations, it’s the classic triangle logo-stamped rectangular style that seems to be the real winning formula. Perhaps it’s the laid-back ease of its open/unlined top handle weave design that appeals to its audience – revealing a glimpse of what’s inside – or maybe it's the natural, more sustainable material that it’s made from. Either way, the designer accessory is not going anywhere, and the array of new arrival colour-ways (from burnt orange to sage green) for 2023 will confirm that.
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Other handbags like Loewe’s basket/straw tote bag, Bottega Veneta’s pouch, Mulberry’s Softie and JW PEI’s Gabbi have all had their moment in the spotlight, proving that cult-favourite pieces are always a worthy investment, but the Prada Raffia tote bag is one that nearly every high-street retailer is trying to imitate. In store and online.
Zara have forgone any embroidered lettering logos with their plaited tote bag, while Monki have taken full inspiration from the Italian designer with their crochet shopper. Elsewhere, look to Noisy May at ASOS and Accessorize for brightly coloured holiday-ready iterations.
Somewhere between one of those netted grocery shopping bags and a beach bag, a Prada woven tote bag – the original or an inspired iteration – is suited to both a metropolitan and rural environment (Italy and beyond). As for how to wear it; play up to the silhouette’s undeniable warm-weather mood and pair one with a summer dress or two-piece set, or sling one over the shoulder of your favourite blazer for a relaxed take on tailoring. The Europe way. You really can't go wrong where this wishlist Prada bag is concerned.
Save some GBP when you shop for raffia tote bags and raffia shoulder bags in the United Kingdom with these English ASOS discount codes, Accessorize discount codes and Marks & Spencer discount codes at checkout.
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