Heimat Atlantica

If you spent any time scrolling through Instagram this summer, chances are you probably felt compelled to buy a basket bag. HEIMAT ATLANTICA offers among other accessories a collection of basket bags that stand out among the rest.

Launched by designer Montserrat Alvarez in 2016, accessories label Heimat Atlantica is a study in the preservation of traditional craftsmanship. Each style is inspired by the colours and culture of northern Spain and Portugal, and is then hand-woven on looms by artisans from the regions under the supervision of a master craftswoman. The craft was originally utilized for making reed baskets that helped local fishermen and farmers transport their goods.

Driven by passion, Montserrat Álvarez wanted to create a 100% made in Europe brand which works to preserve and transform specific know-hows of craft women living in the Atlantic coast of north Spain and Portugal.

HEIMAT ATLANTICA x Comme des Garçons

From the rainbow-like colourways to the luxury leather and delicate ceramic charms, the label’s elegant bags – including basket styles and pouches – have an inherently exotic flair. Heimat Atlantica has gained international presence with well known stockists and launched an exclusive bag in collaboration with the Japanese label Comme des Garçons.

Heimat Atlantica, from Galician artisanal brand to luxury object of desire worldwide.

To shop HEIMAT ALTLANTICA online, click here please.

LoL, Sandra

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Bag a Basket

Since around two years, we have been deep into the basket bag trend that just won’t quit. Beloved of fashionistas for their insta worthy and youthful appearance, they are the season’s must-have accessory. This summer, designers combined straw, wicker, rattan, beads and even woven cotton with fabric wraps or inlays (also great to keep your belongings safe). Behold, here are the cutest styles to swing into summer.

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Chloe wicker and gingham cotton-canvas shoulder bagicon by Kayu

Panier leather-trimmed printed twill and woven raffia toteicon by Chloé

Riviera large tasseled embellished raffia and canvas tote by Aquazzura + Le Ninè
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Lunchpail leather-trimmed woven sisal bucket bag by Cesta Collective
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Louise wicker and polka-dot canvas tote by Loeffler Randall

Antares embellished bucket bagicon by Rosantica


Trellis Lirio rope-trimmed acetate and linen toteicon by Montunas

Shell-embellished crocheted cotton toteicon by Mizele + Timeless Pearly

Comino faux pearl and gold-tone beaded tote by Vanina


Caba mini straw and striped cotton-canvas toteicon by Muuñ

Quan rattan and leather bucket bagicon by Wicker Wings

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands