Thread: Designer Straw Beach Baskets for all Budgets

eBelle5 the bag blog post

Designer Straw Beach Baskets for all Budgets

Here are a few Straw Beach Baskets that all share similar characteristics but differ greatly in price:

> Merona Large Straw Tote - On the super cheap-cheap side of the spectrum, it’s this Merona Target brand shoulder bag. This bag is made of woven corn husk that have been dried then dyed which gives it a yellowish tint. The bag also features synthetic-leather (plastic) trim and a tab flap over closure. Measurements: 20” length x 12” width x 6” depth.

I wouldn’t call this bag cheap-looking but rather not quality. I honestly doubt it will last you the whole summer, but hey that’s what $20 will get you.

> Michael Kors 'Santorini Large' Shopper - Priced in the middle ground, it’s the Santorini tagged in the $300 range. This roomy beach-chic tote features leather straps, gold hardware trim and topped off with the signature Michael Kors flap over buckle. Measurements: 14" width x 10" height x 6" depth.

In my opinion, out of the bags above this bag comes in at the best deal. It’s a struggle to find a good beach bag, and I wouldn’t want a bag that will fall apart before the summer is over (talking to you Merona). But maybe that’s just me.. I’m a firm believer in quality over quantity.

> Limited Edition Coach Jasmine Tote - And finally on the higher-priced side of the spectrum, it’s the Coach basket, that retails for a whopping (for Coach) $998. The bag is dressed in hand-woven straw and trimmed with bright orange leather and snakeskin trim and features the Fragrance fabric lining. Measurements: 24” length x 13.5” height x 10.5” width. There are other bags in the new Coach Straw line that retail for slightly less.

I love last seasons version of the Santorini sooo much more!! Here is a picture of it....

ebelle5


hum... the closure should be on the outside of the bag, if this is the one you are talking about.... do you happen to have a picture available? or the ebay listing number?