Women's Panier Small Tote Bag in Raffia
Saint Laurent
$2100.00 10% OFF
$1900.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Saint Laurent Women's Panier Small Tote Bag in Raffia captures the insouciance of Riviera summers—laidback, tactile, unapologetically luxe. Woven from natural raffia and marked by a tonal Cassandre embroidery, this basket bag is the kind of summer staple that feels both organic and elevated. The hand-finished surface and bronze-tone details lend it a certain quiet glamour, while supple leather straps add a hint of structure that tempers the easy, slouchy mood of the raffia base.
Despite its boutique proportions, this small tote balances compactness with ease. The wide, flexible silhouette provides enough give for daily essentials—a slim book, a phone, shades, and a compact wallet—without feeling overloaded. The shoulder-length leather straps hit just right for breezy wear and seamless movement through market mornings or city sunsets. Its unlined raffia interior feels intentionally pared-back, making the bag a natural companion for lightweight layers or a linen slip dress, and it transitions fluidly from boardwalk afternoons to cocktails at golden hour.
Saint Laurent’s Panier tote nods to the perennial allure of French basket bags while carrying that Yves-centric edge—think Jane Birkin if she swapped the market for a Marais soirée. The tonal logo is discreetly iconic, ensuring the piece lands on the right side of statement. Layer it with gold bangles and a silk scarf for an edit that leans into vacation nostalgia, or keep it minimal and let the texture do the talking.
Materials / Fabrication
- Small basket bag in woven raffia
- Embroidered tonal raffia Cassandre
- Leather straps for shoulder carry
- Bronze-tone hardware
- Composition: 95% raffia, 5% calfskin
- Imported
- Dimensions: 22-44 x 22 x 22 cm / 8.7-17.3" x 8.7" x 8.7"
- Strap drop: 27 cm / 10.6"
Recommended Care
- Avoid excessive moisture, as raffia and leather are sensitive to water.
- Clean raffia with a soft, dry brush or cloth to remove dust.
- Spot clean leather accents with a damp, non-abrasive cloth; let air dry.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Maintain bag's shape by storing with tissue paper inside when not in use.
- Avoid overloading to keep woven structure intact.
