Loewe
Basket Bag — Natural Tan
Raffia & Calfskin
Estimated resale value today
Down $976 (-50%) vs. original retail of $1,950
24H
▼ 0.1%
1W
▼ 0.9%
1M
▼ 0.9%
1Y
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Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style, blended with live eBay listing data — the more comps we have, the more they influence the number.
About the Basket Bag
Introduced in 2016 under creative director Jonathan Anderson, the Basket Bag pairs a hand-woven raffia or iraca-palm body with calfskin leather trim and top handles, reflecting Loewe's emphasis on artisanal craft (echoed in the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize). It quickly became the house's signature warm-weather tote, restocked seasonally in new colorways, and now anchors a steady spring/summer resale market alongside cheaper raffia totes from other houses.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Condition of the raffia weave — fraying, staining, or sun-fading sharply reduces resale price
- Leather trim color and handle condition, since the calfskin ages differently than the woven base
- Size (small, medium, large) drives both original price and resale ceiling
- Seasonal demand spikes each spring/summer, then softens in colder months
- Matching raffia pouches or charms sold as a set command a premium over the bag alone
Other Basket Bag variants
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Loewe Basket Bag hold its value?
- It holds moderate value for a woven bag, but raffia is more fragile than leather, so resale prices depend heavily on how well the weave has been kept — well-preserved examples in popular sizes and neutral colors resell most reliably.
- Is the Basket Bag a good investment?
- It's better viewed as a wearable warm-weather piece than an investment; raffia bags depreciate faster than Loewe's leather icons like the Puzzle, though demand reliably returns each spring.
Loewe (est. 1846) — Under Jonathan Anderson's design direction, Loewe's craft-forward pieces — the Puzzle especially — built a genuine resale following, though rare materials and colorways matter more than the brand name alone.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.