The Loewe Basket
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Hi all! I’m in need of some help! My wife has been going on and on about how she would love a Loewe basket bag and I’d love to surprise her with one. I went on the website to look at their options but there are so many variations! I think I like these two options the most. I guess she would use it on summery days and holidays and not only as a beach bag. I want to hear from people who may own one (or both?) about the quality of these bags and longevity. My experience with straw bags are cheap things my mum used to buy from markets (I grew up in the south of Spain) that would last a year or two and then need replacing. I’m of course hesitant to buy a bag this expensive to find out it’s the same thing but has a Loewe logo in leather and priced at about x200 more than a market straw bag. Whilst I technically can get to a boutique it would ruin the surprise so I would prefer to buy online. Anyone has any ideas or suggestions that can point me in the right direction? I’m leaning towards the small square one with white leather detailing for structure and perceived longevity but love the design and look of the second one more…hence the need for some guidance. Thanks in advance
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Have you considered the small square basket in tan leather instead of white? I think it will have more longevity since that was one of your criteria - white leather will show transfer, dirt and wear and tear more easily. The square basket is smaller but much more structured and less likely to have things fall out. I would say that it's a luxury product but isn't too far off from the "cheap" straw bags apart from a more refined weave (and the leather details), to be very honest, but like all luxury goods a lot of its price lies in the perceived value and not actual cost to produce the item...
Hope that helps!
How thoughtful of you! I’m sure she will love whatever you buy for her.
Like @despair I also recommend the square basket tote. I have seen a YouTube review of the second one you posted and it is quite small and items aren’t very secure in there.
The most popular loewe basket bag right now is this style and while still pricey for what it is, it’s cheaper than the square option: https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/women/...n-palm-leaf-and-calfskin/327.02.S92-2435.html
I personally prefer the square one and own one myself! The one I have is sold out though. The square style fits comfortably on the shoulder and holds daily essentials without falling out of the bag. I have used basket bags for years so I love having a Loewe one now.
Hi @despair, thanks for getting back to me. I did consider the tan one, it’s just she has a lot of tan bags and I thought this might be a gentle way to use a white bag as it’ll only be used for summer. Don’t get me wrong I don’t expect this to last years but she would be annoyed (as would I) if it fell apart after a year or two. I think the structured one looks like it’ll fray less easily, am I right in assuming this? I just love the design of the anagram!
Hi there, thanks for your lovely reply. I much prefer the look of the square one and I think she would too. The one you posted I don’t understand, it looks wonky!? I guess it has to be made like this but it reallyyy reminds me of the cheaper market bags I was on about earlier, just with a Loewe piece of leather slapped on it. They have one with leather trim on their website but again, that looks wonky too so I’m not convinced. The tan and white leather one seem to be available on the UK website so I think I’m going to take the plunge and get her one. Now need to decide on colour!
yes I agree! The popular one is wonky and I think that is the appeal lol.
I think tan is a nicer colour in the long run! White may get stained or discoloured over time. However if you think she has a number of tan bags then go for the white! White is great for summer and it’s a fresh take on the basket. Both colours are lovely and will be easy to style. Good luck
Yes the square basket holds up quite well to use from what I've seen. There will be slight fraying regardless but it feels like it can last for some time. However, this design has been out for about a year I think so I haven't seen anything older than that.
Been in the forum for 9 years and to my surprise today my bag was featured on the purseblog!
https://www.purseblog.com/purseforum/purseforum-roundup-july-30th/
Been in the forum for 9 years and to my surprise today my bag was featured on the purseblog!
Well, it's a beautiful bag and a wonderful picture, congratulations
Just wanted to update everyone, the wife and I managed to get to a Loewe store in Puerto Banus and they had all the basket bags available. We ended up going with the one I preferred, so not the classic and not the square one. The square one was way too small in real life and the classic wasn’t comfortable for her over the shoulder. Now need to get a holiday booked to use it! Thanks for your inputs!
Mine is completely stable. I looked at a few and chose one that stood up well. I’ve used it in a market on holiday to buy bread, fruit and vegetables etc. It holds lots. Here it is ready to go on holiday this weekend.
