Zara McDermott’s £775 Loewe straw bag is the perfect summer accessory, but we managed to track down one that not only looks similar, but is also on sale for just £44
A straw tote bag is the ultimate summer accessory, and is perfect for everything from beach days to afternoons in the park. One of the most sought after styles is the Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Anagram Basket Bag , which you can pick up for £775 and was Zara McDermott’s accessory of choice in completing her recent summer outfit.
After posting a photo of her in her floaty red dress, her fans were all commenting on how much they loved the straw tote, although unsurprisingly many balked at the price tag. However fear not, because we’ve tracked down the perfect lookalike from Biba, with the Straw Beach Bag now on sale for just £44, down from £62.99.
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Coming in at a huge £730 less than Zara’s Loewe version, the Biba raffia bag is the perfect alternative. You can snap it up at the discounted price at Frasers and Sports Direct, with both retailers slashing the price down to £44.
It even features an elaborate embroidered filigree design on the front that gives a nod to the designer version. You can choose from two different colours, with the filigree and straps coming in either tan (like Zara’s) or black.
Made from a woven straw material it’s a great lightweight option, and has grab-top tote-style handles for wearing over your shoulder or in your hand. The Straw Beach Bag also comes with a long strap that gives you more carrying options, and a gold detachable internal pouch that lets you keep essentials safe.
The perfect size for throwing your poolside essentials in or for taking down to the beach, it’s also still practical enough to grab for running errands or hitting the shops. The high street is a great place to pick up designer alternatives, and we also spotted some other great buys if you don’t fancy the Biba Straw Beach Bag.
At Mango, the Medium Natural Fibre Tote Bag is now 30% off, slashing the price from £99.99 to £69.99, and has a similar resemblance to another of Loewe’s raffia tote bags. It has a woven straw body with large tan leather panels on the side and two short grab top handles in a matching tan leather.
Meanwhile Phase Eight’s Straw Shoulder Bag is a little more affordable at £55, and has cream leather handles and details for a more timeless, understated look. Another great designer alternative is H&M’s Straw Tote Bag, which is priced at £19.99 and comes in both cream and red.
The woven bag was evidently inspired by Prada’s Logo-Embellished Crochet Viscose Tote Bag which costs £1500 and has an open weave. The H&M version features a similar open knit design, with contrasting text on the bottom.
However if you’re looking for a timeless classic, the Biba Straw Beach Bag is the perfect way to get a designer look on a budget. Pick it up on sale for £44 now.