Suddenly, Stylish Women All Over the World Are Carrying the French Summer Bag That Screams Quiet Luxury
Move over, Justine—Sézane's latest basket bag is already becoming a fashion-person favourite.
We're officially at the peak of summer, which is excellent news for your handbag rotation. Suddenly, the leather and suede styles you've relied on all year long are giving way to lighter, more summery textures, with woven totes and raffia basket bags taking centre stage. And whilst there's no shortage of beautiful options to choose from, there's one style I haven't been able to stop thinking about since I first spotted it: Sézane's Léonie Basket Bag.
Angie wearing the Sézane Leonie Basket Bag.
Of course, the French brand is no stranger to creating a cult basket bag. The Justine has reached icon status at this point, earning a place on the arms of some seriously stylish women, including Sienna Miller, but the Léonie feels like its chic, slightly more polished successor. With its structured rectangular silhouette, delicate raffia weave and contrasting leather details, it immediately caught my attention—and once I started looking, I realised it was appearing on the arms of countless stylish women I follow.
The design is clever, too. With both a shoulder strap and two leather top handles, you can sling it effortlessly over your shoulder or carry it by hand for a more polished look. It's spacious enough to fit a laptop, making it a rare basket bag that genuinely works for the office, but feels equally at home slung over your shoulder en route to the beach or carried around a sun-drenched European city.
Coco wearing the Sézane Leonie Basket Bag.
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With its elegant rectangular silhouette, delicate raffia weave and leather handles, the Léonie feels like a particularly polished take on the classic summer basket bag.
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