With their generous dimensions and sturdy handles, the cabas bag or tote bag is the ideal ally for carrying everyday essentials, from perfume bottles to notebooks and all our little trinkets. Whether made of durable canvas, leather, or raffia, this accessory remains our most faithful companion in a world where versatility reigns, combining style and functionality during all our escapades.
The Leather Cabas: Authentic Chic
This season, every leather cabas bag embodies both refinement and artisanal know-how, from Givenchy’s smooth leather in the new Voyou format to COS’s ultra-soft leather compact bag.
Meanwhile, Italian fashion houses reinvent leather by braiding it and offer mini cabas bags at Bottega Veneta or ones adorned with an inner pouch at Valentino. Fendi innovates with its foldable Flip bag, while Manu Atelier focuses on timeless elegance and Cahu combines leather and PVC in vibrant shades, offering unparalleled functionality to the accessory without any compromise.
Leather Cabas, €3,800, Valentino Garavani.
Available at mytheresa.com.
Medium Leather Cabas, €1,600, Givenchy.
Available at 24s.com.
Small Leather Bag, €3,800, Bottega Veneta.
Available at 24s.com.
Shopping Bag, €1,950, Fendi.
Available at 24s.com.
Black Leather Cabas, €175, COS.
Available at cos.com.
Leather Cabas, €450, Cahu.
Available at cahuparis.com.
Black Leather Cabas, €560, Manu Atelier.
Available at manuatelier.com
Leather Cabas, €2,400, Celine.
Available at celine.com.
The Raffia Cabas: Summer Elegance
Evoking sunny days and beach getaways, raffia cabas bags bring a breath of fresh air to the world of leather goods. Hand-woven, these bags charm with their natural texture and Parisian flair. This season, Gucci and Mango unveil cabas bags with wide handles for a shoulder carry, while Wandler opts for rounded shapes.
Etro adds sophistication with a raffia and leather handbag, perfect for a stylish market run. This spring, pink is also in the spotlight with Chanel’s Grand Cabas, celebrating pastel tones, while Loewe pairs it with their iconic elephant bag.
Small Raffia Basket, €850, Loewe.
Available at loewe.com.
Raffia and Leather Handbag, €2,250, Etro.
Available at net-a-porter.com.
Shopping Bag, €1,100, Wandler.
Available at 24s.com.
Grand Cabas, €9,500, Chanel.
Available at chanel.com.
Raffia Cabas in Natural Fiber, €49.99, Mango.
Available at mango.com.
Raffia Striped Handbag, €1,790, Gucci.
Available at net-a-porter.com.
The Canvas Cabas: Versatility at Its Best
Resilient and adaptable, the canvas cabas is the essential travel companion. Made from sturdy materials, these bags offer incomparable lightness and functionality. Brands like Call It By Your Name offer a range of bandana cabas bags in a burst of colors and embroideries to satisfy all tastes.
Meanwhile, Band Of Sisters offers a sponge version in collaboration with La Redoute, while Dior revisits its classic Book Tote in the “Paris Allover” motif. The XXL cabas bags from Maison Kitsune and Métier compete with mini versions from Balmain and Vanessa Bruno. In short, this season, cabas bags are ready to accompany us wherever we go.
Lin Handbag, €1,850, Métier.
Available at net-a-porter.com.
Sponge Cabas Bag, €59, Band of Sisters x La Redoute.
Available at laredoute.fr.
Cabas Bag, €2,900, Dior.
Available at dior.com.
Cabas Bag, €230, Maison Kitsuné.
Available at maisonkitsune.com.
Mini Canvas Shopping Bag, €690, Balmain.
Available at 24s.com.
Pink Lin Canvas Cabas, €180, Vanessa Bruno.
Available at 24s.com.
Quilted Maxi Cabas, €300, Call It By Your Name.
Available at callitbyyourname.fr.
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