The Loewe Basket
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I agree about the size. I did however fit a small takeout container and a small bunch of bananas in my small Basket when I went for brunch and then to the market.
Yes, it also is not small! I took it for a stroll several days and had still plenty of space, though even packing a small other purse while using the cactus pouch (which limited the space). Put some things outside the pouch, too. Pretty cool summer bag. I did not regret splurging on it.
Here is a size reference pic, perhaps that is helpful for those who is debating about the sizing. I am 5“2‘, no heels on the pic. I thought the size look perfect on me, the medium also looked good, but not so cute anymore (I know, vain.
). The medium looked more like a tote, while the small still looked like a handbag.
The elephant basket I think is kind of cute, especially the striped one, but would be too playful for my style... I would rather enjoy the smaller coin purses. But, that is just my preference.
It is super cute and I find it more understated that their other animal bags for some reason. While it wouldn’t be my usual style, I can do a little more playful in the summer since I wear a lot of Lilly Pulitzer and those are playful prints (elephants are one of their more common print themes, too!), so this might work. Now if I could find it for the same low price as I found my small Loewe basket bag at Nordstrom Rack last weekend, then I would buy it in a heartbeat, no second thought!
My first Loewe basket- the small shell. Have been contemplating a basket for a while. Since it’s this seasons most used bag I thought I’d splurge on one! Loewe has so many nice ones! This is my first… May not be my last. 
I chose it because it’s not too bulky (i am super petite), it’s simple , very light and sturdy.
@sassification your post inspired me too!
I chose it because it’s not too bulky (i am super petite), it’s simple , very light and sturdy.@sassification your post inspired me too!
What beautiful pictures! You look incredible and you look like you are somewhere incredible!Yes, it also is not small! I took it for a stroll several days and had still plenty of space, though even packing a small other purse while using the cactus pouch (which limited the space). Put some things outside the pouch, too. Pretty cool summer bag. I did not regret splurging on it.
Here is a size reference pic, perhaps that is helpful for those who is debating about the sizing. I am 5“2‘, no heels on the pic. I thought the size look perfect on me, the medium also looked good, but not so cute anymore (I know, vain.
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The elephant basket I think is kind of cute, especially the striped one, but would be too playful for my style... I would rather enjoy the smaller coin purses. But, that is just my preference.
I agree about the elephant. It is super cute but not really my style. However, I also agree with @DME, if I found it for the price of the other reduced one I’d buy it too!
@viewwing your new bag is gorgeous. I think you picked well.
Full disclosure since I only referenced it in this thread, I was able to snag this small basket bag at Nordstrom Rack for a steal. It was on clearance, then I received an extra 25% off with their Clear the Rack promotion. I got it for $87.72 USD! I had been wanting a straw/raffia bag for some time and was inspired by the larger version @Katinahat has.
Is your dustbag also from Loewe or is it from somewhere else? I've looked at buying one of their dust bags but can't quite bring myself to spend that much money. They are so so so cute though!! Perfect for our basket bags for sure.
It’s from Loewe and technically called a cotton drawstring pouch. It was an impulse purchase when I saw the pattern. Frankly, you can always use the cotton dust bag that comes with the handbag as an interior pouch, but I find the leather drawstrings of the owl pouch easier to manipulate than the dust bag drawstrings. I’m glad I’m bought my pouch!
I’ll give you some more reasons to purchase the drawstring pouch, if you’re considering it. It’s a beautiful brushed cotton that’s lined with the Loewe herringbone liner, so it stands on its own. It stands up in the basket. Also, as mentioned above, the leather drawstrings are easier to manipulate and I find it easier to get in the basket bag (both if the drawstrings are open or tightened) than when I used the dust bag last year (before buying this pouch). I’m attaching some photos of the pouch in my basket bag and the pouch standing up on its own. The pouch is empty in all photos.
My first Loewe basket- the small shell. Have been contemplating a basket for a while. Since it’s this seasons most used bag I thought I’d splurge on one! Loewe has so many nice ones! This is my first… May not be my last.
@sassification your post inspired me too!
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Lovely!! I tried the small but i cant fit much in it.. LOL. I do like the look of the small but i went for functionality, also the strap drop on the medium is more comfortable for me.. i am 1.64cm
The small was just right for me And the things I carry. I won’t be using it as a beach bag, just gonna use it for markets and brunch!
Have you usedyours? How do u find it so far?
Ahhhhhhh i cant help it, brought her home with me! The square small basket bag had been on my mind along with the small basket bag..
But the leaves used on the small basket bag didnt speak to me as much as the ones on the square basket bag.. although i love the look of the small basket so much, its so cute esp with a Loewe charm
But the leaves used on the small basket bag didnt speak to me as much as the ones on the square basket bag.. although i love the look of the small basket so much, its so cute esp with a Loewe charm
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