Is the Loewe Basekt Bag still worth it in 2023? A raffia straw bag for 450€?!

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LuMi LevelUp

LuMi LevelUp

Күн бұрын

I'm currently lusting for the Loewe basket bag, made out of palm tree leafs. The Loewe bag is called "Paula's Ibiza" bag and is a huge, open tote, made out of braided raffia with a leather patch and leather handles. That Loewe basket bag has been super trendy in spring and summer for the past years - but will it keep up to the hype and become a timeless summer staple? Or was the Loewe straw bag way overhyped in the past years and it's just not worth it anymore, to get a 450 Euro straw bag - especially if you intend to use it as a beach bag. Watch this video to hear my thoughts, if it's still worth it, to get a Loewe Paula's Ibiza basket bag
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@kimsarahfetzer3956
@kimsarahfetzer3956 Жыл бұрын
Honestly - Go get it! Not because I personally like the bag, but because you will for sure always think about the bag in spring and summer. You've thought about it for so long and you will for sure think about it in the future. Order it and see, what your first feeling is when you look at it - from my experience, the first gut feeling is always the right one 😉 Forget about the images you can take with it and go with the feeling when you have it 😉 Do NOT forget to film it 🙂
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
I‘ve seen some very strangly shaped ones on the preloved marked. With my luck, I‘ll get a complelty crooked one, when ordering online - and then be completely underwhelmed and disappointed 😂🙈. But I would definitely film my first reaction 🤍
@Aloha881
@Aloha881 Жыл бұрын
I think the Loewe basket bags are going to get more expensive soon
@kristinam.p.5058
@kristinam.p.5058 Ай бұрын
I think it’s a classic & I want one this summer!
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Ай бұрын
I agree! I filmed this video over a year ago and still think about that bag 🙈
@peachyduck60
@peachyduck60 Жыл бұрын
Mary ,life’s to short you have such a passion for the bag ,just go for it and enjoy your holiday 💖
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
That‘s what I wanted to hear 😁👌🤍
@mariafindlux1512
@mariafindlux1512 Жыл бұрын
Get it! I pondered on it for years and bought it last year. My goodness I love it . I actually bought it after my trip to Mauritius I sat on the beach and wondered why I never bought it. Arrived back home and purchased it and have since had further beautiful travels with it.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
What a coincidence you were thinking about that bag during a Mauritius trip aswell 😁 - this time I ended up going for a cheaper straw bag alternative (but if the Loewe bag keeps beeing on my mind, maybe I‘ll still get it aswell 🙈)
@2601Wendy
@2601Wendy Жыл бұрын
Get the bag, I love it. So classy. It's timeless. ❤️
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you Wendy 🤍
@sandra_w
@sandra_w Жыл бұрын
I have the tan version since 2 years and I absolutely love it! I bought it preloved for under 300 Euro in perfect condition 😍
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Lucky you! I‘ve been looking out for the bag preloved aswell, but only find them very close to retail, or even above 😅🤍
@kelliejoa7943
@kelliejoa7943 Жыл бұрын
Get it! Super chic and a sure classic.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🤍
@gisellemauhay8534
@gisellemauhay8534 Жыл бұрын
I think it depends on where you live. I live in a tropical country so this is such an investment for me as I usually use my loewe basket bag when I go out for errands, the grocery, or the mall. Strangely enough, I don’t use this when I go to the beach as I don’t want to get it wet. But overall, I love the loewe basket bag as it instantly elevates any outfit I wear or makes it more interesting.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
We do have hot summers in Germany and quite some nice spring days. I think I could wear the bag about half the time of the year 🤔 - and on vacation 😁
@mariaantwan7479
@mariaantwan7479 Жыл бұрын
I have this bag in medium and in white. I’ve used it more than I thought I would. I love it and would repurchase again
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with that bag🤍
@myluxurystories
@myluxurystories Жыл бұрын
I love that Fendi tote! I wish they came out with similar prints!
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
The recently had a silk bandeau with exactly that pattern. I‘m not sure, if it‘s current collection, or by now past collection - but it got me super tempted 😅🙈
@myluxurystories
@myluxurystories Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp I love Fendi! It's got such a vintage yet chic vibe to it!
@KimberlySchreiber
@KimberlySchreiber Жыл бұрын
So tempting and a good price! Don't forget you still want the new LV tote lol!
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I‘m quite sure the pricepoint on the new Neverfull will make me loose my interest super quickly 😁💕
@devincristopher3
@devincristopher3 Жыл бұрын
the price seems good i was expecting them to be closer to 1k💚
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Weeeeell, that sounds like a „gooooo for it!“ 😁🤍
@laurensl2323
@laurensl2323 Жыл бұрын
I am purchasing this bag this year after watching it for a few years. Buy it as well.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Lauren 🤍 so you don’t think we waited too long?
@laurensl2323
@laurensl2323 Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp Not at all. I tend to buy what I like and keep my bags a long time. I almost never go for trends - just classic pieces that stand the test of time. What is better for summer than an attractive/ useful straw bag!
@AdamRidgway1
@AdamRidgway1 Жыл бұрын
Not a bad price but I think It would be good for an occasion. I'd get a Hermes or Prada though. It's not on my list but id probably be crazy and go that route. Versace makes good beach bags :)
@christineeef
@christineeef Жыл бұрын
I have the loewe and celine, to be honest I wouldnt have paid 500€ for Celine. Its too soft and the leaves were almost bad, they couldnt even properly sewn the Celine label inside (mine came not in the middle). I didnt change it since I had to wait 2 weeks in total to receive it. The Loewe one is much sturdier and can definitely lasts longer and can fit heavier things. Im definitely for the Loewe here ❤
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, that‘s great to know! I‘ve recently seen a somewhat similar straw basket bag at the Coach outlet for regular retail 599,- I was soooo surprised, that the Loewe one even has the better price point than Coach 😳🤍
@devincristopher3
@devincristopher3 Жыл бұрын
good afternoon mary🦋💖🦋🐇
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Devin 🤍🍰🐇🐚🦢🍥🤍
@traingirl.meghan
@traingirl.meghan Жыл бұрын
I've wanted the elephant basket bag for 2 years, but I've held off because it's raffia. Also, I've always wanted other things that are more practical. Another issue for me is wondering if it suits my lifestyle. I don't live the influencer life, and I don't know how practical the open straw tote would be for running errands. I would likely only use it a few times per year. Raffia bags are a summer classic, so I don't think it's too late if you love it! It was trendy, but subtle enough to not be too trendy if that makes sense.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Poola from With a touch of luxury has the white Loewe raffia bag and loves it as a practical everyday-bag aswell. She says it‘s super easy and carefree to use. Probably influenced me a lot 😁
@CravingLux
@CravingLux Жыл бұрын
Buy it preloved in excellent condition. That style technically never goes out of style. Btw, I am a luxury enabler, LOL.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, when someone ask me for my opinion, I‘m oftentimes an enabler aswell. I looked out preloved, but I only find the bag offered very close to retail, or even above 😫
@CravingLux
@CravingLux Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp Would you consider selling the rainbow tote (not Fendi) to help fund this? That tote is harder to style. The white Loewe is easier to style and more timeless.
@adrianna.adrianna
@adrianna.adrianna Жыл бұрын
My dear, seeing the bags you already have you really don’t need this one. The bag is indeed really nice and the price is still fine, but there will be other bags in the future catching your eye and better filling up a gap in your bag collection.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Adrianna! The logical thing to do, probably would be not buying it 🤍
@FloInTheCity
@FloInTheCity Жыл бұрын
I see your dilemma…. She’s a very chic and sophisticated bag for summer and if you are going to a posh resort, she would fit right in! For me, I only travel once a year to beach location in the summer so I can’t really justify that price tag 🤦🏻‍♀️ I have seen it sold on preloved so I’m sure you’ll find one at a good price! 🤞🙏🏻💕
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
I‘ve been looking out preloved aswell, but only find it very close to retail, or even above 😅🙈
@AshetLux
@AshetLux Жыл бұрын
I love the Loewe one so much and the 450€ is SOOO CHEAP ! that's practically free for this price I love straw bags for summer I got my Delvaux last year in straw
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Oh I had no idea you like straw bags that much 🤍
@AshetLux
@AshetLux Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp only in summer though
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
@@AshetLux I agree, it‘s definitely a summer material☀️. I can imagine wearing it in spring aswell, but not at all in winter 😁
@AshetLux
@AshetLux Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp yeah the straw bag I have I will wear it as from end of April/may until sept only
@poohgermany86
@poohgermany86 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I think you should go around and carry your kurt geiger straw bag first to get the feeling of whether you are going to like the style or not before purchasing the expensive loewe ❤️ the straw bag is so seasonal, you probably can spend 450€ for another bag that can be used all year. And do u want your bag to get wet, sand and stain from the beach?😂
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
I definitely don’t want to get it wet and stained 😅🙈 - but carrying the Kurt Geiger one to get a better feel for it, is a great idea. I somehow just can’t get that Loewe bag out of my mind 🤍🙈
@DaniOchannel
@DaniOchannel Жыл бұрын
If you really really like it and don’t care about trends, but still want it less than retail, I suggest waiting for one preloved. Even if is still on trend, someone may have thought it 3 years ago and be tired of it. Maybe ask some of those influencers 😅😊
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
If I buy it, I definitely want to buy it before our vacation 😁 - and the preloved situation unfortunately isn’t the very best, it‘s offered very close to retail, or even above 🙈
@MN-rx5ni
@MN-rx5ni Жыл бұрын
I'm somewhat drawn to basket style bags. I was in IKEA the other week and almost bought a jute basket/bag to carry as an actual bag! It's only 10 pounds! 😵‍💫 But the weave is a bit loose in some places and I worry it will stretch out more with use.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
For 10 pounds you could even get a backup basket, just in case 😁🤍
@AnnaCN78456
@AnnaCN78456 9 ай бұрын
In Portugal youhave these bags for 10 euro its called “empreita” both Portugal Spain Marrocco do these artisan bags for 10 to 30 euros with leather handles. Its crazy the price of Loewe and other brands who use southern european artisans the same who do 10 to 30 euro bags.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp 9 ай бұрын
The price on luxury designer straw bags really is absurd 🙈 .. in the end I went for a high street alternative (that still was too expensive 😅)
@mauishopgirll
@mauishopgirll Жыл бұрын
I agree that luxury straw bags are grossly overpriced. However, I really like the small and I live in Hawaii so this would be a year-round bag for me that will go with almost anything in my closet. So I recently ordered one and am now watching vids while I await my new bag. I considered the elephant version but that is $440 more and the basic one appealed to me just as much. I do see many of these bags out and about and have admired, carried by locals or tourists from Asia.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I do have two more videos about the bag on my channel: I decided to give it a try and ordered it, so there’s an unboxing and a comparison with a more affordable straw bag 🤍
@dawnlovescouture2644
@dawnlovescouture2644 Жыл бұрын
To me, luxury and straw don’t go together. I just can’t do it. It’s really pretty and It’s a good price for a designer bag, but it’s the same bag you can get almost anywhere in the summer. That’s my opinion. If you love it, get it. I know you will enjoy your vacation no matter what bag you wear.😊
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Dawn 🤍🧺☀️
@StephsAdventuresAndFabFinds
@StephsAdventuresAndFabFinds Жыл бұрын
Tory Burch has been doing this bag for years!! Hers is the local beaches chick. Tory is resort wear go to & that's the only place I would take a high street or high end bag period. Tory is respected & safe. Very affordable ready to wear beach/ resort wear. I got it from ShopBop. And mine came smooshed & the straw has a crease on the bottom bc of. I found one by an Italian brand @ TJMaxx for super cheap did that haul last season They are @ best good for a few years if you use them as intended. They are too rough in materials to use as a real bag & too delicate for every day use it won't make it through a season. Heads up straw & water don't mix so make sure to set them FAR away from water. IKR?!! It's gona get trashed don't worry lk I said they are only for a season or two at best. Or buy a Bogg Bag. If you can get one for under 400 go for it!! 24s gives 5% it says in fine print on LV with the code FIRST10 which can be used more than once but they are cracking down on that also I've noticed of late. The last two LV pieces I bought it would not work but I was lucky enough to get about 5 - 6 pieces with the extra off. I know so hard right?!! But they do a sale every other day that you can use lk extra 20% off on everything but LV & Fendi (Dior I'm sure but Idk) they never give anything off on period but just have to b patient & try later if you can. I know they put Loewe on sale & yes still a very much relative brand & tote is classic. I use Capital One Shopping browser & get emails where I can use 30% cash back & get it on my LV purchases from 24s. Nothing works every time but has saved me a pretty penny a LOT. NOT affiliated just sayin'.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for sharing all these experiences 👌 - I might try to wait for another 24s code (but the telephone customer support made it seem, as if Loewe never would be part of the promotions 🤔 - maybe they changed things up quite recently)
@susanm9824
@susanm9824 Жыл бұрын
What would I do? I would definitely use the Kurt Geiger bag. What should you do? You should buy the Loewe. You certainly have waited and thought about it. If you love it that much, you will use it all summer, so buy it and enjoy!
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, thank you Susan 🤍 yesterday I sold another bag for 480€ and today one more for 80€. That would be one-in and two-out and even 110€ „saved“ if I now bought the Loewe one 😁… sounds quite mindful to me 😌
@susanm9824
@susanm9824 Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp ❤
@louisedavison4029
@louisedavison4029 Ай бұрын
All my stuff has insurance on everything.
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Ай бұрын
Do you have a specific bag insurance or is it included in one of your other insurances?
@TopkibblesTopKibbles
@TopkibblesTopKibbles Жыл бұрын
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@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
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@tiamarnie7323
@tiamarnie7323 Жыл бұрын
I felt exactly like you two years ago. I caved, bought it and was surprised how much I love using it in the summer. I use the dust bag as an insert for some security. Still genuinely excited to wear it again this season! Not sure if this will help you. 😂🫣
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Weeeell, on the one hand it‘s a „go for it, I love that bag“, on the other hand it‘s a „I‘ve joined the party 2 years earlier - you might be a little late“. But I think I‘ll still take it as a „GO FOR IT“ 😂🤍
@tiamarnie7323
@tiamarnie7323 Жыл бұрын
I truly expected to be underwhelmed when I got it because of the rave reviews. I can’t even pin-point exactly why I love it so much. It’s raffia, seasonal, not secure, pricy for the material and yet….🤌🏼. It works and I enjoy carrying it. 😊
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
@@tiamarnie7323 I‘ve seen some, that are a little strangly shaped. I hope I wouldn’t get one of those, if I‘d order online 😅🙈
@devincristopher3
@devincristopher3 Жыл бұрын
i have three large baskets i use for my laundry that look very similar❤ they are very chic laundry baskets i bought them even though they were not for sale at some fancy clothing store i was at with a girlfriend😂❤ they are surprisingly durable but it does scare me when i step on them🙈
@LuMiLevelUp
@LuMiLevelUp Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, imagine the Loewe basket bag for laundry 🧺 - the most fancy way to do your laundry 😂❤
@devincristopher3
@devincristopher3 Жыл бұрын
@@LuMiLevelUp 🤩❤️😂
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