Here at Who What Wear, we don’t promote impulsive buying. To ensure that our carefully chosen items last as long as possible in our wardrobes, it is definitely vital to be more mindful these days. But let me tell you, as soon as I learned that Arket’s curved leather and straw bag was back in stock for 2023, I acted quickly to put it to my basket and place an order so that I wouldn’t miss it again.
To be honest, even though my hasty checkout may have appeared impetuous (especially coming from someone who typically takes months to think over their online carts until the season ends or items sell out), this wasn’t a buy I hadn’t given any thought to.
The aforementioned bag, a slouchy, curved, leather-trimmed raffia purse, was actually released last spring. After seeing it worn on several influencers’ Instagram feeds, I began to believe it would be a perfect addition to my little collection of handbags.
The straw made it feel really fresh for the warmer seasons, and the durable leather straps made it perfect for both beach days and city outings; the practical size sit somewhere between my tote bags and mini crossbodies (a gap I’d been trying to fill for a long time), and the modern, sling-like design added a cool edge.
After all, it was reasonably priced at under £100 and classic enough to go with everything in my wardrobe of mostly neutralsto everyday outfits (much like a larger version of my beloved COS crossbody). I had sold it to myself, but when I finally went to buy the bag mid-way through the season, it was sadly out of stock.
