Saint Laurent’s new summer bag list: Icare in raffia and the handwoven Panier basket bag are just right

Key highlights

• Saint Laurent’s 2026 summer collection introduces four handwoven and crocheted raffia bags, including the Panier basket bag, Icare, and the vacation-inspired Oxalis shoulder bag.
• The classic Icare bag is available in three new woven colors this summer: deep Rouge Cabernet, fresh Light Musk green, and classic Natural.
• First introduced in 2024, the Oxalis shoulder bag has been reimagined in finely knotted Macramé and comes with a practical shoulder strap that can be freely adjusted to the desired length.
• Key bags from the collection are now available through the official online store and at boutiques, with prices ranging from ¥335,500 to ¥753,500.

The bags that capture our hearts each summer always have an easy sense of lightness. Saint Laurent’s 2026 summer collection introduces a range of new raffia bags, from the handwoven Panier basket bag and reinterpreted Icare to the vacation-inspired Oxalis shoulder bag, giving natural materials a sharper, more Parisian feel.

Natural raffia takes center stage in this collection, retaining the material’s breezy look and tactile quality while incorporating Saint Laurent’s signature YSL Cassandre logo at the center or on the front of each bag. Compared with typical summer straw bags, these designs have a cleaner, more mature luxury silhouette that works just as well with city outfits as it does packed for a vacation. The Panier is crafted from handwoven raffia with a soft basket-bag shape. Its partially open weave makes it feel lighter, while the Cassandre logo is subtly woven into the center. With calfskin handles, it doesn’t feel overly casual and pairs naturally yet elegantly with a linen dress, a white shirt and jeans, or a swimsuit cover-up on vacation.

Saint Laurent’s classic Icare also returns this time in crocheted raffia, retaining its soft curves and relaxed silhouette while gaining an airy summer feel through the woven material. New colors for summer 2026 include deep Rouge Cabernet and fresh Light Musk, along with the more classic Natural shade, transforming Icare from a city tote into a lighter option better suited to summer. Oxalis, which has drawn attention since its 2024 debut, is also available in a Macramé-woven version. Its fine knotting has a handcrafted warmth, and its adjustable shoulder strap makes it even more practical. It has the relaxed feel of a straw bag without looking overly casual, instead lending an elegance suited to everyday use.

Saint Laurent’s raffia bags are now available at Saint Laurent boutiques and through the official online store. Key styles include the Panier Small Bag, Panier Medium Bag, Icare Medium Bag, and Oxalis Shoulder Bag, priced from approximately ¥335,500 to ¥753,500.

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