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Gold starfish braided straw evening bag product image (primary)
Rectangular braided straw evening bag with a front flap and a centered metallic starfish ornament; a thin metal chain strap is visible draped in front of the bag.

Simons

Gold Starfish Braided Straw Evening Bag

5/5 (1)
CA$29.95CAD
In Stock

This braided straw bag is designed for evening use, with a gold starfish ornament and a magnetic snap-button closure. It includes a removable chain crossbody strap for versatile carrying. Dimensions: height 8 inches (20 cm), length 11.75 inches (30 cm), width 3 inches (7.5 cm).

Color
Gold
Material
Braided straw
Gender
female
Style
formal, glam
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags

Color

Chocolate/EspressoHoney/Camel

Size

ONE SIZE
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Specifications

A gold starfish braided straw evening bag with magnetic snap closure and removable chain crossbody strap.

Braided straw construction, magnetic snap-button closure, removable chain crossbody strap.

Color
Gold · yellow
Material
Braided straw
Style
formal, glam
Occasion
formal, party
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
11.75x3x8 in
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags

Additional Attributes

  • Braided straw construction
  • Magnetic snap-button closure
  • Removable chain crossbody strap
  • Gold starfish embellishment
  • Evening bag silhouette
  • Compact size (8" x 11.75" x 3")

Product Insights

A summer 2025 breakout trend, this braided straw evening bag with a gold starfish motif mirrors the construction of a $295 Simon Miller bag but costs $59.95 CAD. It features a magnetic snap-button closure that avoids zipper snagging, a removable chain strap for crossbody or clutch wear (fixed length), and a compact 11.75" x 8" x 3" size that fits a phone, cardholder, and lip gloss. However, care requires spot cleaning only—machine washing deforms it; the gold finish and dyed paper straw can transfer color, especially when damp; and storage demands silica gel, stuffing, and strap detachment to maintain shape.

Verified claims

Trend alignment
Named a summer 2025 breakout accessory trend by fashion media.
Value comparison
Same starfish motif as the $295 Simon Miller bag, for $59.95 CAD.
Cleaning
Only spot clean; machine washing causes irreversible deformation.
Storage
Store with silica gel, stuff to maintain shape, and detach strap.
Care
Gold finish may transfer color; magnetic closure prevents snagging.
Closure
Magnetic snap-button closure avoids zipper teeth that can fray the braided straw opening.
Strap
Removable chain strap enables crossbody or clutch wear and protects the weave when detached for storage; length is fixed.
Maintenance
Care requires stuffing for shape, spot-cleaning with a damp cloth, and dryness to prevent color transfer.
Size
At 11.75 x 8 x 3 inches, it fits a phone, cardholder, and lip gloss without adding bulk.
Construction parity
Magnetic snap closure and braided straw match the Simon Miller, with a similar compact shape.
Color transfer
Dyed paper straw can bleed onto light fabrics, especially when damp.
Durability
Magnetic snap and removable strap prevent snagging and stretching of the weave.

Product record

Title
Gold Starfish Braided Straw Evening Bag
Brand
Simons
Price
99 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

What the starfish motif says about summer style

  • Wearing starfish, according to the same trend commentary, instantly transports you to the coast and satisfies a growing consumer craving for accessories that boost mood and evoke holiday joy — this bag functions as an instant vacation mindset cue, making it ideal for summer parties and destination events.
  • Pandora UK's jewellery expert identified starfish motifs as a standout trend of summer 2025, evolving from a broader marine aesthetic that has been surfacing across homeware and high fashion — investing in a starfish bag now aligns with the motif's uptick in cultural visibility.

Caring for a braided straw bag

  • Straw's porous nature absorbs ambient moisture, so placing a silica packet inside the bag during storage wards off mildew and musty odors that are hard to reverse.
  • The gold coloring can bleed onto clothing when damp or rub off on light fabrics; a fabric protectant spray and keeping the bag dry preserves the finish and your outfit.
  • A damp cloth with mild soap lifts grime without saturating the porous straw, preventing water damage that would warp the bag or cause color bleed.
  • Centrifugal force and high temperatures in a washing machine break straw fibers and cause irreversible deformation, so the bag stays pristine only with surface cleaning.
  • Storing the bag stuffed with paper or cotton fabric prevents creases that would compromise the crisp, structured silhouette essential to an evening accessory.

How straw holds up for evening events

  • Detaching the chain strap when the bag is not in use prevents the weight of the strap from pulling at the straw attachment points, preserving the weave's tension and preventing long-term stretching or deformation at the sides.
  • The magnetic snap-button closure uses no zipper teeth, which could snag stray straw fibers; this closure choice keeps the bag's opening clean and prevents the gradual fraying that zipper friction would cause on a braided top edge.

How it stacks up against designer straw starfish bags

  • The Simons bag measures 11.75″ L × 8″ H × 3″ W, landing squarely in the same petite evening carry zone as the 13.75″ × 9″ × 2″ Simon Miller; both hold a phone, cardholder, and lip gloss while slipping under the arm without bulk, reinforcing the visual parity between the $59.95 CAD piece and the $295 USD design.
  • Where the Simon Miller is a true handheld tote with a fixed 4″ handle drop, the Simons bag includes a removable chain strap for crossbody or shoulder wear, offering a hands-free carrying mode that the designer piece lacks — a functional edge at a fraction of the price.
  • The Simon Miller Beaded Starfish Bag, priced at $295 USD and made from raffia with a beaded starfish front, is the aspirational benchmark that defines the designer straw-starfish category; the Simons bag adopts the same playful motif and natural fiber texture for $59.95 CAD, making the summer-resort aesthetic instantly accessible without the luxury markup.
  • Both bags secure with a magnetic closure on a natural fiber body — the Simon Miller in paper raffia, the Simons in braided straw — so the fundamental tactile experience and ease of use are consistent across the price spectrum, with the Simons delivering that same snap-shut functionality at the lower price.

Image Analysis

2 images
Gold starfish braided straw evening bag product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular braided straw evening bag with a front flap and a centered metallic starfish ornament; a thin metal chain strap is visible draped in front of the bag.

  • Overall shapeHorizontal rectangular flap bag with a rounded lower edge and a single front flap closure covering the front face.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.23 (high)
  • Material and textureThick braided straw or straw-like ribbon woven in chunky, irregular loops creating a textured, knotted surface across the exterior.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.23 (high)
  • Front ornamentRaised five-armed starfish-shaped metal ornament affixed to the lower center of the front flap.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.70 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Chain strap visibleThin metal chain strap in a twisted link style, one end emerging from the bag right side and a loose loop of chain laid in front of the bag toward the left.
    2 regionsx 0.82 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Edge pipingNarrow braided piping runs along the flap edge and bag perimeter, made from the same woven material and visible as a defined border.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.23 (medium)

Other

Studio shot on a neutral light grey background with a soft shadow beneath the bag; even frontal lighting and slight perspective from above.

  • Background and surfaceUniform light grey background and flat surface; visible soft shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the bag.
  • Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame with substantial empty space above the bag.
  • LightingSoft, even studio lighting with mild specular highlights on the metal starfish and chain.

Colors

dark bronze brown· braided body#5B4335warm gold· starfish ornamentyellow gold· chain strap
Gold starfish braided straw evening bag product image 2
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Product

Right-side and bottom view of a rectangular braided straw evening bag with rounded edges, showing chunky braided texture and a gold chain strap attached through a metal eyelet.

  • Overall shapeRectangular soft-sided body with rounded vertical edges and a flat bottom visible in the foreground; bag is shown on its side so the long face and bottom are visible.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.86 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Material and weaveChunky braided straw or raffia strips woven into large looped stitches producing a textured, knotted surface with visible overlapping fibers and occasional small gaps between braids.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.74 · h 0.52 (high)
  • FinishStraw fibers have a slightly glossy, reflective finish that catches highlights on the braid ridges.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.74 · h 0.52 (medium)
  • Seamed edge detailRolled and tightly braided seam runs along the bottom front edge where the base joins the side panels, forming a defined border.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Chain attachment pointGold metal eyelet or grommet set into the top-left edge of the bag where the chain strap threads through.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Gold chain strapNarrow gold chain strap with interlocking rounded links; a vertical portion hangs along the left side and a horizontal portion lies across the foreground surface.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Right-side cropRight edge of the bag is cropped by the image frame, indicating the bag continues beyond the visible area.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.62 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing soft shadows beneath the bag; image is cropped at the right edge.

  • Background and surfaceUniform light grey background and surface with a soft drop shadow under the bag.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • LightingSoft, even studio lighting creating subtle highlights on the braid ridges and mild shadow under the bag.
  • Crop and framingBag is framed to show the lower front and side; right side is cropped out of frame and chain extends into the foreground.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (medium)

Colors

dark brown· braided body#4A352Bgold· chain strap

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

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1 reviews · out of 5

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★★★★★Isabelle R.

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Q&A

1 answered
Is the chain strap adjustable in length?
The chain strap is removable but not adjustable in length; it is a fixed length.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/bags/shoulder-bags/gold-starfish-braided-straw-evening-bag--15192-62610363?colourId=0
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