Stella McCartney is one of those designers I can't help admiring, despite not always being impressed by her line. Her commitment to cruelty free design is admirable. But just as I invariably crave meat while eating a vegetarian dish, I mostly find myself ...

If you're looking for a summer handbag then this Wailea tote should suit your needs.

If you think of wicker, you probably automatically think of summer. If you think of wicker totes, that thought expands into images of beaches and picnics. Purses with enough space for towels and bikinis, but ...

Kate Spade is starting to make a move away from her retro inspired bags. The newer creations still use retro materials, but with a bit of a modern "twist".

What we have before us today is a purse that is constructed from wicker, but rather than taking ...

With its summery wicker finish and wintery fur trim, Forzieri attempts to make a bag for all seasons with this Capaf shoulder bag. Sadly though I think the designer has created an accessory which simply seems confused.

The black woven wicker has a classic charm and ...

Joe's Jeans dresses up the traditional messenger bag with the ever-so-chic Samantha.

What sets this messenger apart is its clever styling. The traditional flap design can look a little sloppy, so Joe's Jeans opts instead for a sunken zipper. Its traditionally toned pebble leather finish is made a bit more exciting with ...

Have you have your first BBQ of the year yet? Have you had your first picnic? If not then this Straw Studios basket bag may be the thing to convince you that summer really is worthy of outdoorsy celebration.

There is nothing quite like packing yourself a sandwich and maybe a bottle of ...

Chanel is helping cashed up luxury lovers get ready for summer with the launch of this bocce ball set.

The set of eight stainless steel balls are all engraved with the Chanel trademark. The balls and a wooden jack are packaged up in a summery woven wicker and leather case. The ...

Have you always had a bit of a thing for baskets and wicker? Vintage picnic baskets have been high on my fashion radar for a few years now, so this posh interpretation from luxury designer Maxx New York is the perfect item for me.

Maxx New York has done quite a few barrel ...

I am always on the lookout for a brilliant little piece of handbag art, and this synthetic leather and straw clutch is one of my favorite recent finds.

A cute straw basket bag always goes down well in vintage and retro inspired circles. The effect is especially strong when you have a piece ...

Forzieri has produced a cool little handbag with this monochromatic Capaf wicker purse.

The shape, first off, is exciting. Square and chunky, this purse is reminiscent of vintage styling and 60s fashion, all interspersed with memories of picnic baskets and childhood days out. If the nostalgia hasn't sold it to you already, Forzieri brings it ...

Whilst autumn/winter trends may be here for the foreseeable future, I thought one last homage to good old summer was due. This vintage picnic basket is just the sort of fun yet functional summer item that makes those sunny days as fun as possible.

Built in typical retro straw bag style, this Goodhope tote ...

We all know that vintage is very "in" at the moment - you can see it from the tea dresses in all the stores down to the fashion that actually makes it to the street.

This bag is the perfect example of vintage-inspired designer wear. It typifies how the designer's artistic eye ...

Step out this summer with confidence carrying this classic wicker handbag from Lambertson Truex.

It's made from natural toned wicker woven together for a dazzling effect. The exterior is coated with a light polyurethane glaze to make it tougher than The Rock. The quality exterior is complemented by silver toned nickel hardware and white ...