Lauren Ralph Lauren
Kyla Soft Braided Straw Tote Bag
CA$299.95CAD
In Stock
The Kyla Soft Braided Straw Tote Bag by Lauren by Ralph Lauren is a woven tote crafted from paper straw with leather accents, featuring a magnetic snap-button closure, dual grab handles, and an interior slit pocket. It measures 17.75 inches in length, 10.75 inches in height, and 5.5 inches in width, and includes a signature dust bag. Designed for everyday carry, it provides a structured silhouette with a rounded base suitable for holding daily essentials.
- Material
- Paper straw, leather accents
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, resort
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Color
Light Brown
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A soft braided straw tote bag with leather accents, magnetic snap closure, and grab handles, perfect for casual outings.
Magnetic snap-button closure, grab handles, interior slit pocket, includes signature dust bag.
- Material
- Paper straw, leather accents
- Secondary
- leather
- Style
- casual, resort
- Occasion
- vacation, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 17.75 x 5.5 x 10.75 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- braided straw construction
- leather accents
- small slit pocket
- includes signature dust bag
Product Insights
A lightweight, collapsible paper straw tote from Lauren Ralph Lauren that expands to fit a 13-inch laptop and undercuts premium rivals like Tory Burch, but its soft braid slouches when empty and its single leather slip pocket trades compartments for a cleaner profile.
Verified claims
- Material
- Paper straw body is fiber-dyed, moderately durable, 10-15% lighter than natural straw, and uniformly braided.
- Silhouette
- Soft paper straw braid yields a tote that collapses against the body and slouches when empty.
- Value
- At $495 CAD ($299.95 sale), the Kyla undercuts Tory Burch straw totes and premium raffia bags.
- Carry behavior
- Collapses when carried, slouches when empty, expands when stuffed.
- Construction
- 100% paper straw construction makes the bag lightweight and slouchy.
- Durability
- Uniform dyeing hides scuffs from drop-and-go use; spot-clean only.
- Leather handles
- Leather handles develop patina with use and have a comfortable 6.25-inch drop.
- Interior pocket
- Interior leather slip pocket resists pilling and fraying from keys.
- Heritage details
- Includes an interior heritage plaque and a dust bag, a differentiator from comparable straw totes.
- Practicality
- Lightweight at 567 g, fits a 13-inch laptop, and adapts to load size but collapses when empty.
- Size family
- Standard Kyla uses soft braided paper straw; larger sizes offer smooth paper or leather/jute.
- Portability
- The lightweight 567 g bag has a 6.25-inch handle drop and fits a 13-inch laptop.
- Competitor comparison
- Slightly smaller than Michael Kors Naomi Large with a cleaner interior layout.
- Cleaning
- Spot clean with mild soap and soft brush; air-dry away from heat.
- Color
- Fiber-level dyeing prevents scuffs from revealing a pale base.
- Leather patina
- Cow leather top handles soften and develop a natural patina with use.
- Storage
- Use the included dust bag to protect from dust and light when storing.
- Pocket configuration
- Single slit pocket trades multiple compartments for a neater profile.
- Dust bag
- Includes a signature dust bag for protective storage.
- Weight
- Paper straw tote weighs only 567 g (1 lb 4 oz).
- Capacity
- Fits a 13-inch laptop and expands for bulky extras like a towel.
- Organization
- Single leather slip pocket inside; no laptop sleeve; dust bag included.
Product record
- Title
- Kyla Soft Braided Straw Tote Bag
- Brand
- Lauren Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Kyla tote family and sizing guide
- The Kyla family spans three sizes: the standard Soft Braided, the Large at 11.75″H with a smooth paper straw shell, and the Extra-Large in leather and jute, giving buyers a clear gradient from a lightweight textured tote to a more durable, year-round bag.
How this tote stacks up on price
- The Tory Burch Romy Straw Tote carries a regular price of £625 (approximately CAD 1,070), making the Kyla at $495 a significant saving for a similar natural straw and leather-trim tote from a brand with comparable American luxury appeal.
- Michael Kors’ Naomi Large Straw Tote (18" x 12" x 6.5") offers an interior with four open pockets and a zipper pocket but omits a dust bag, while the Kyla includes a signature Ralph Lauren dust bag and a single slit pocket — so the Kyla prioritizes a cleaner, softer silhouette and branded storage over compartmentalization.
Leather trim quality and long-term wear
- The two sturdy leather top handles are the primary structural element you'll hold; as natural hides, they'll soften and burnish at the grip over time, creating a personalized patina that deepens in contrast with the straw body.
- The custom interior plaque stamped Lauren Ralph Lauren est. 1967 signals that the brand's heritage is part of the trim story—the bag isn't anonymous fast fashion but carries a lineage of American sportswear detailing.
- Inside, a hanging leather slip pocket replaces a fabric pouch; leather resists the pilling and fraying that textile pockets develop from abrasive items like keys, extending the interior's tidy life.
How a soft straw tote carries every day
- Without an internal frame or base shaper, the tote collapses against the body when carried by the grab handles, creating a natural, relaxed contour that suits the vacation and everyday style tags — but it will not stand upright on its own, so it works best as a ‘drop-and-go’ bag that leans against a chair or is stored flat.
- The 5.5-inch width and pliable braided walls allow the bag to take on a fuller, more rectangular silhouette when stuffed, accommodating bulkier items like a beach towel or light jacket, but the soft shell immediately slouches back to a relaxed shape once emptied, so the tote’s profile is always a function of what’s inside.
- The product title explicitly calls out ‘Soft Braided Straw,’ confirming that the bag is engineered for pliability and drape — it will not hold a rigid silhouette when set down or carried empty, which is the key differentiator from the brand’s structured leather totes like the Karly or Blaike.
What paper straw means for your tote
- Because paper fibers accept dye before weaving, the light-brown color goes through the entire strand rather than sitting on the surface — so any scuffs or rubbed edges won't expose a pale base layer, keeping the bag's rich tone intact over multiple seasons of use.
- Within the straw bag category, paper straw holds a moderate 3-out-of-5 durability rating — stronger than brittle wheat straw (2/5) but well short of elite raffia (5/5) — meaning the Kyla tote is engineered to perform through a season of resort wear and light daily errands, outlasting cheaper straw bags while remaining more accessible than high-end raffia pieces.
- Paper straw is manufactured by tightly twisting kraft or pulp paper into yarns whose uniform thickness produces a smooth, even braid — unlike the rough, irregular surface of natural wheat or seagrass straw, this gives the Kyla tote a textile-like softness and a consistently refined appearance across the entire bag.
- Thanks to paper's lower density, this material runs about 10–15% lighter per volume than raffia or wheat straw, which directly contributes to the Kyla tote's airy empty weight of roughly 1 lb 4 oz and ensures it stays easy on the shoulder even when fully loaded for a day out.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing woven straw tote with a rounded rectangular bottom, a continuous braided straw body, brown leather top trim and dual leather handles attached with gold metal rings. A small gold 'RL' logo is centered on the leather trim.
- Body materialSoft braided woven straw body with horizontal rows of braided texture covering the main lower portion of the bag.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high) - Top trim materialSmooth brown leather top trim running across the bag opening with visible light-colored topstitching along its upper edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.23 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Handle constructionTwo rounded brown leather handles rising from the top trim, each attached by a leather tab and a small gold metal ring.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Handle attachment tabsLeather tabs stitched to the top trim where the handles connect; tabs have visible stitching and fold over the gold rings.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Decorative edgeRow of small scalloped woven detailing at the seam between the straw body and leather trim.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.31 · w 0.78 · h 0.04 (high) - Metal logo“Small gold metal 'RL' logo centered on the leather trim above the scalloped seam.”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high) - Base shapeRounded rectangular base with a slightly flattened bottom so the bag sits upright; lower corners are softly rounded.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light neutral gray background with a soft shadow beneath the bag; image is front-facing and evenly lit.
- Shot compositionBag centered in the frame, front view, photographed against a uniform light gray background.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath the bag aligned with the bag base, suggesting overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
natural beige· straw bodymedium brown· top trim and handlewarm gold· metal hardware and logo- Body materialSoft braided woven straw body with horizontal rows of braided texture covering the main lower portion of the bag.
- 02
Product
Partial three-quarter view of a woven straw tote with a smooth brown leather-like top band and matching leather handles; gold metal RL logo and gold rings attach the handles to the bag.
- Woven bodyLower portion of the bag is a tightly braided straw weave forming horizontal rows and a rounded rectangular base corner; texture is coarse with visible individual straw strands and small gaps between weave rows.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.67 (high) - Top band materialUpper rim is a smooth brown leather-like band with visible white topstitching along the top edge and a thin dark edge finish at the lip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Handle constructionRounded brown leather-like handles with white edge stitching; handles attach via short leather tabs and gold metal rectangular rings.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high) - Scalloped joinTop of the woven straw meets the leather band in a repeated pointed scallop pattern formed by the braid, visible along the upper edge of the straw section.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.75 · h 0.12 (high) - Metal hardwareSmall gold metal hardware pieces include a decorative gold RL monogram emblem on the leather band and gold rings linking handles to tabs.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.10 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium) - Visible logo text“RL”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing the front-right portion of the bag against a light gray seamless background with a soft shadow beneath; image is a close-up three-quarter angle from above.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter cropped view focused on the bag's right-front side and upper rim; left edge of the bag is near the left image border and bottom of the bag is visible with soft shadow.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a subtle shadow under the bag to the lower right.
Colors
natural straw beige· woven body#E4C294medium brown· top band#8A4C3Amatching brown· handles and tabs#8B4A35warm gold· metal hardware and logo- Woven bodyLower portion of the bag is a tightly braided straw weave forming horizontal rows and a rounded rectangular base corner; texture is coarse with visible individual straw strands and small gaps between weave rows.
- 03
Product
Interior detail of a tote bag showing a smooth brown leather internal pocket with contrast stitching, a leather magnetic snap tab, woven straw body visible through a cutout, and a small rectangular gold metal logo plate mounted on the pocket.
- Interior pocket panelSmooth brown leather rectangular interior pocket panel with visible grain and white contrast topstitching along the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Magnetic snap tabBrown leather tab with rounded end attached at the top edge, containing a circular gold metal magnetic snap visible at its center.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Woven straw bodyNatural braided straw weave visible through a rectangular cutout and along the left interior wall, showing tightly braided horizontal rows and pointed top braid tips.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (medium) - Gold rectangular logo plateSmall rectangular gold-toned metal plate mounted on the leather pocket, textured surface with raised lettering.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Logo plate text“LAUREN”Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (medium) - Handle attachment hardwareGold metal D-ring hardware connecting the leather strap to the bag visible at the top left and top right edges of the image.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.00 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium) - Contrast stitching detailWhite contrast topstitching visible along the pocket edge, tab perimeter, and top leather trim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Front handle blurPartial foreground view of the bag handle and top trim, slightly out of focus and occupying the lower image foreground.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.76 · w 0.96 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Close-up studio product shot with neutral light background, even soft lighting, and shallow depth of field focusing on the interior pocket area.
- Shot compositionTight cropped close-up framing focused on the bag interior and top trim; edges of handles and foreground trim are partially cropped.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background free of texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and focusSoft, even studio lighting with shallow depth of field; leather pocket and gold plate are sharp while foreground handle is slightly blurred.
Colors
warm cognac brown· leather pocket and trim#7C3B23natural straw· woven straw body#E3B37Cwarm gold· metal hardware and logo plate- Interior pocket panelSmooth brown leather rectangular interior pocket panel with visible grain and white contrast topstitching along the pocket edge.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- What is the drop length of the grab handles?
- The handle drop is 6 1/4 inches (about 16 cm).
- How should the straw material be cleaned if it gets dirty or stained?
- The manufacturer recommends simple spot cleaning for the straw material. For light dirt, wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth. For heavier stains, use a mild soap solution (a few drops of dish soap in warm water) applied with a soft toothbrush, then wipe with a clean damp cloth and air-dry away from direct heat or sunlight [1]. Avoid over-wetting the straw to prevent damage.
- What is the weight of the bag when empty?
- The empty weight of the bag is 1 lb 4 oz (about 567 grams).
- Can the bag accommodate a 13-inch laptop or tablet in the main compartment?
- Yes, the main compartment should accommodate a 13-inch laptop or tablet. The bag measures 10.75 inches in height, 17.75 inches in length (width), and 5.5 inches in depth [1]. A typical 13-inch laptop is about 12 inches wide and 8.5 inches tall, so it fits comfortably in width and height, and the 5.5-inch depth provides enough room for the device plus other essentials.