We’ve all seen it on a grandmother’s arm at the market, then forgotten in the back of a cupboard. Long considered too rustic, this braided bag nevertheless returns to tickle our desires for dolce vita. And this summer, it is preparing to replace many It bags.
Between cotton tote bag, black leather bag and Uniqlo fanny pack worn across the bust, we thought we had found our everyday companions. But summer 2026 fashion puts a warmer ally back at the center of the scene: grandma’s basket bag, ready to follow us everywhere.
Why the granny basket bag is making a comeback in 2026
Originally, this wicker basket was mainly used as a market bag, filled with vegetables and fresh flowers. In the 70s, Jane Birkin made it her signature, to the point of forever associating this raw tote bag with a free, French, slightly nonchalant look. Since then, it has survived the decades without really disappearing.
In 2026, the phenomenon takes off: on TikTok, the hashtag #panier displays more than 29,000 uses, proof that this accessory is appealing to a new generation. As summer approaches, which officially begins on June 21, it becomes the must-have for summer 2026, capable of transporting all our daily mess, from the office to the evening with your feet in the water.
How to choose the right basket bag for summer 2026
To find the one who will never leave you, it is better to look at the material and the form. Wicker or raffia give a very bohemian look, while woven paper offers a lighter look. At Decathlon, the Roxy Tote Bag SPOTLESS SUNNIES Brown Women’s model, in light brown paper material, adopts a rectangular shape with fixed shoulder strap and large main compartment, for 45 euros.
Depending on your daily life, choose a mini basket for the evening, or an XXL one for the beach, capable of holding a towel and sunscreen. Fashion brands are multiplying their versions: oversized leather-lined basket at Mango, raffia model at Ysé, very desirable XXL format at Sézane. This Roxy rivals more expensive baskets from Sézane or Balzac Paris while remaining accessible.
Look ideas with a basket bag all summer long
In town, the basket bag effortlessly replaces the Uniqlo fanny pack. With straight jeans and a simple tank top, it brings that holiday touch that urban silhouettes often lack. At the weekend, it goes with a short flowing dress and a pair of sandals, whether you’re heading to the countryside or staying on the terrace.
Head to the beach, just grab a crochet dress, an XXL basket stuffed with creams and low-heeled flip-flops for a bohemian chic feel. For the office, it makes you forget the classic leather bag: combined with flare jeans, a linen shirt and kitten heels, this granny bag becomes the retro chic ally of the open space.
How to wear a basket bag in town?
With straight jeans, a white t-shirt and simple sandals.
Which basket bag for the beach in 2026?
A large, lightweight model in wicker or raffia, with large handles.
How to maintain a straw basket bag?
Keep it dry, brush gently and store it filled with paper.
