No more expensive leather bags, fabric bags dyed with chemicals or impractical clutches made of metal: this year, bamboo is very trendy as a material and the classic basket bag is getting a new, chic high-fashion look. It all started in 2015 when a then-unknown label - Cult Gaia - presented a semicircular, delicate model made of bamboo and caused a sensation in the fashion world. Nowadays, just a few years later, the brand with its wooden handbags is more popular than ever. The chic creations have become an inseparable part of the outfits of numerous influencers and bloggers and have become an integral part of the fashion scene in the USA. Other designers have now also realized that the natural material is easy to process and proves to be an environmentally friendly alternative to leather. If you are also impressed by the charming wooden models, then read on. We give you some tips on how to style them.
Cult Gaia made the bamboo bag popular worldwide
People have been weaving baskets for thousands of years, but this year they're becoming a real fashion statement for the first time. The design of today's most famous wooden handbag, the semicircular model called the Ark Bag, was actually inspired by a traditional Japanese bag. Made from bamboo, a cheap, easy-care and resilient natural material, the so-called picnic bags were very popular at the time. In the 1930s, Japanese workers carried their lunch in them. It was precisely these picnic bags that served as inspiration for the young designer Jasmin Larian around 100 years later. She was currently completing her designer training and wanted to start her own fashion label. To her surprise, however, she had impressed the fashionistas across the ocean not with her clothes, but with her handmade accessories. Originallyit was the flower crowns, which caught the attention of fashion bloggers in New York. After positive feedback from customers, the designer decided to expand the range of women's accessories. Ark Bag was the first women's bag that she made and then promoted on Instagram. She gave her label a huge success.
The wooden women's bag from Cult Gaia has become a real classic. It is now available in numerous colors, from minimalist white to simple black to shimmering gold: there is something for every taste. The fashion label also offers other models in different shapes: round, triangular, oval and square. The competition has now also brought similar models onto the market: Asos sells an inexpensive triangular bag, and Stella McCartney has an elaborate luxury version.
Wooden handbags: Chic all-rounders that go with every outfit
No matter what shape or color, all wooden handbags have one thing in common: they are real all-rounders and can be combined with both elegant and everyday outfits. The wooden bags are usually worn in spring and summer. The white Arc handbag can be combined particularly effectively with palazzo trousers with extra wide legs, a high waistband and a blouse with flounced sleeves in mustard yellow. The shoes are not tone-on-tone with the bag, but rather form an exciting contrast. Aviator glasses complete the spring outfit.
A voluminous handbag that resembles a basket fits perfectly with theairy summer dressMade of linen fabric with a wide skirt, high waist and V-neck. Roman sandals made of leather round off the outfit in style. It's the perfect ensemble for a stroll around town. By the way, the handbag is not only very chic, but also very practical: even a vest fits inside for the cool evenings.
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Rockabilly dresses with floral motifs look very playful and charming, making them perfect for a first date or a garden party. The braided bag adds the finishing touch to your summer outfit.
Mini dresses with flounces are totally in this year. The flounces were originally seen on blouses, but in 2019 the trend is moving to dresses and skirts. The garments can be combined with sandals with wedge heels to create a romantic look, but can also be paired with ankle boots, resulting in an effective break in style. Perfect for this: a round wooden bag.
This spring, real trendsetters are opting for a tiered skirt with pleats. A white blouse with geometric motifs around the neck and on the sleeves makes the statement skirt stand out even more. The accessories add variety and loosen up the look: the aviator glasses and the wooden handbag add a boho touch to the styling.
The wooden handbags can even be worn with jeans. The round shape of the bag is modern and classic at the same time, making it a popular accessory that can be worn on various occasions. In this case, it looks particularly suitable for everyday use in combination with a striped shirt and nude shoes.
Ruffles, flounces and statement sleeves are still very popular this summer and are very much the focus of the fashion houses' collections. Pair an off-the-shoulder top with jeans, palazzo pants or a mini skirt for a romantic, vintage style.
Shoulder-free dresses with playful floral patterns are not just suitable for long walks on the beach. Even in the big city, vintage clothing attracts everyone's attention. But only the matching wooden handbag and sandals with straps complete the summer outfit.
Crop-baring outfits, consisting of an airy blouse made of light crepe fabric with voluminous long sleeves and a high-waisted pencil skirt, bring a touch of the 60s. Matching: The small handbag made of bamboo.
No matter whether modern, romantic or playful: wooden handbags can effectively complete any outfit. You can find more styling ideas in the photo gallery below. Let it inspire you!
