Loewe Paula’s Ibiza Anagram + Celine Basket Bag Evaluation

I’ve been eying these woven baggage by Loewe and Celine since final summer season, and out of your suggestions on IG, evidently a number of of you have been keen on the identical! I wished to share some preliminary ideas on model, measurement and high quality after making an attempt them on a number of occasions.

As of late I want to purchase preowned if attainable, however having stalked my regular bag reseller websites, these specific kinds are a uncommon sighting and have been priced just like retail. I do know a woven designer tote might not be the very best long run worth (if that’s necessary, go pre-owned on a timeless leather-based model), however nonetheless a chunk I’d get pleasure from as a part of my assortment!

1. Celine Triomph Panier Tote

Sizes: Teen (7″x8″x4″) and Medium (10″x10″x5″)

I’m going to begin with this one, since I’ve numerous European-chic inspo pictures saved on my telephone that includes this bag, and was fairly positive it was going to be “the” summer season tote for me. I ordered the white from Celine’s web site (picture on the backside of this put up), and was a bit of stunned upon opening the bundle. The bag was simply unfastened in a giant cardboard field with no mud bag or packaging, and a bit of misshapen probably from transit. Whereas I do know each straw bag may have variations as a result of woven nature, the bag additionally had a number of unfastened fraying items. For that reason I’d counsel choosing out a bag in particular person, if in case you have the choice to go to a retailer domestically.

On the constructive aspect, it’s undoubtedly a cute bag and I simply love the Teen measurement. I additionally like that there’s one lengthy shoulder strap along with the shorter handles.

2. Loewe Anagram Basket Tote

Sizes: Small (6.7″x15″x5″), Medium (9.6″x18″x6″) and Large (13″x24.8″x8″). Medium and Giant have 2 units of handles (each lengthy and brief), whereas the Small has 1 set of handles.

In comparison with the favored Loewe basket bag with the sq. leather-based patch, I used to be drawn extra to this anagram tote for it’s extra delicate, female design. I hadn’t seen it in particular person till coming throughout a return at Saks, and couldn’t cease interested by it afterwards! The woven materials on this model is extra light-weight and pliable with a clean end in comparison with their extra well-known tote, and it felt comfy and versatile below my arm with out protruding.

And after making an attempt on each the Celine and Loewe baggage in particular person, the intricacies and workmanship of the Loewe woven tote appeared larger high quality and extra refined. Although I can’t converse to how they examine after common use.

The Anagram tote additionally options Loewe’s intelligent multi-handle design which swivels from the bag, so you may carry it 3 methods: on the shoulder, within the criminal of your arm, or hand carry. The Medium is my measurement of selection, because it has a spacious capability with out feeling overwhelming in measurement. The small didn’t appear helpful to me because it’s shallower in measurement with a large open high.

For issues / cons, a number of of you talked about that as a result of vast opening, issues can fall out of this tote. With any bag that has such a giant opening, I like to make use of a drawstring purse dustbag inside as a safer liner bag. One other consideration is that the lengthy shoulder straps are tubular formed as a substitute of flat, and flat could really feel extra comfy on the shoulders if the bag is loaded up with weight. And lastly, that is minor however as a substitute of the leather-based tie closure within the center, I’d’ve most well-liked a magnetic tab.

3. Sézane Justine Basket Tote

I wished to say Sézane’s woven basket tote for after they restock – it offered out shortly upon its preliminary launch! The Sézane contains a comparable 2 deal with swivel design, however the performance appears higher than Loewe’s as a result of the alternate deal with can at all times be hidden and tucked inside. Because of the design of the Loewe handles, whenever you’re utilizing the brief handles you may tuck the lengthy ones inside, however whenever you use the lengthy handles the brief ones can solely hold exterior of the bag. I’ll be sure you share ideas if I get to do that bag on in particular person.

4. Loewe Small Square Basket Bag

Dimension: One measurement (8.1″x10.4″x3.9″)
Bought at: Saks, Net-a-porter

Additionally a part of the Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza assortment, this raffia bag with adjustable strap was truly the primary Loewe tote I fell in love with, and nearly pulled the set off on a handful of occasions. It’s tremendous petite-friendly in measurement, and in comparison with the open totes talked about above, this one has extra agency form and construction however nonetheless suits comfortably below the arm. It fully is determined by what you’re in search of, however since I’ve a number of extra structured, smaller woven purses, I wished a extra informal and roomier tote for this buy.

Different Celine Tote Variations

Earlier than returning the misshapen Celine bag from my preliminary on-line order, I snapped a photograph simply in case anybody was within the white colour (which I wasn’t capable of finding in shops).

And the medium Celine tote measurement (pictured under in blue) was not a contender for me as a result of lengthy straps and large measurement, however in case it’s useful, right here’s the way it appears in opposition to a 5ft tall body.

I’d love to listen to what your favourite summer season bag is or what’s in your wishlist!

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