Simons
Basketweave Phone Clutch
This Basketweave Phone Clutch is a compact crossbody accessory designed for carrying a phone and small essentials. It features a faux leather exterior with basketweave texture, a fabric lining, and a knotted crossbody strap for hands-free use. Dimensions: 8 inches (20 cm) high, 4.75 inches (12 cm) long, and 0.5 inch (1 cm) wide.
- Material
- Faux leather
- Category
- Electronics > Electronics Accessories
Size
Specifications
A faux leather phone clutch with fabric lining and a knotted crossbody strap.
Knotted crossbody strap, Faux leather exterior, Fabric lining
- Material
- Faux leather
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 4.75 x 0.5 x 8 in
- Category
- Electronics > Electronics Accessories
Additional Attributes
- faux leather
- fabric lining
- knotted crossbody strap
- height: 8 inches
- length: 4.75 inches
- width: 0.5 inches
Product Insights
The Basketweave Phone Clutch from Simons ($49 CAD) offers a slim, hardware-free design with an embossed basketweave finish and a knotted crossbody strap that is infinitely adjustable and visually cohesive. Its core promise is a sleek, minimalist carry for the phone-obsessed: the 0.5-inch thin profile holds a large smartphone only without a case and just one card or folded cash. The main tradeoff is that the PU leather, while affordable and attractive initially, degrades over 2–4 years of daily use, with small peeling repairable. The unique strap adjustment and clean aesthetic come at the cost of limited capacity and material breathability, making it ideal for those who prioritize style and compactness over durability and convenience.
Verified claims
- Case compatibility
- Large smartphones like the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra fit only without a case; even a slim case consumes most of the 0.5-inch depth.
- Carry capacity
- Holds only phone plus a credit card or folded cash.
- Lifespan
- Expected daily-use lifespan is 2–4 years.
- Care
- Clean with mild soap, condition every 2–3 months, and avoid UV and heat to prevent damage.
- Repairability
- Small peeling (under 3 inches) can be repaired with a leather repair kit.
- Material
- PU leather: synthetic fiber base with polyurethane coating; starts at best, degrades, no breathability.
- Texture
- Embossed basketweave finish distinguishes from smooth competitors.
- Strap
- Knotted crossbody strap is metal-free, infinitely adjustable, and designed for hands-free use.
- Value
- At $49 CAD, it sits between budget $40 and premium $70 options.
- Silhouette
- At 0.5 thick, it is the slimmest clutch, fits a phone without a bulky case.
- Adjustment
- Strap length adjusts by untying and retying knot at any point.
- Hardware-free
- All-knot construction avoids metal parts that may scratch, snag, or break.
- Differentiation
- Knotted strap gives a distinctive look vs. standard adjustable webbing.
- Slim profile
- At 0.5 inches wide, it holds a phone without a case and one card, and it fits under a blazer.
- Aging character
- This PU leather clutch will not soften, breathe, or develop a patina; it stays uniformly fresh until the coating begins to fail.
- Cleaning chemicals to avoid
- Avoid alcohol, acetone, and household cleaning sprays, which can strip the protective topcoat and worsen peeling.
- Conditioner compatibility
- Use a conditioner formulated for vinyl or polyurethane; traditional leather oils and balms can leave a greasy film and degrade the plastic bond.
Product record
- Title
- Basketweave Phone Clutch
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Basketweave Phone Clutch: Choose this if you want a slim, hands-free phone clutch with a decorative basketweave front: it is faux leather with a fabric lining, measures 8 inches tall by 4.75 inches long and 0.5 inches wide, and has a thin knotted crossbody strap. It comes in one size in Black, Off White, or Chocolate/Espresso. Note that the flat, narrow depth suits only slim phone-carrying loads, and the small silver-toned top hardware's function is not confirmed in the listing.[1,2,3] | Woven Straw And Leather Phone Clutch Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want a compact evening or travel bag that carries just the essentials — reviewers report the interior fits a phone (even cased), cards, and sunglasses despite the slim 7.5 inch by 4.75 inch frame. It is made of genuine leather and paper straw in the Chocolate/Espresso colorway with gold hardware, a zip top, and an adjustable, removable crossbody strap so it can double as a clutch. The woven straw-and-leather look is attributed with elevating outfits and earning compliments in generated review analysis, and it comes in one size.[4] | Braided Straw Phone Clutch: Choose this if you want a compact, style-forward phone wallet for outings like date nights or brunches — reviewers describe the braided straw design as très cute and say it fits a phone and essentials without bulk. It has a zip top, multiple card slots, a front pocket, a back slit pocket, interior slit and mesh pockets, a polyester lining, and an adjustable fabric strap, measuring 7 inches high by 12.25 inches long by 0.75 inches deep. Note that multiple reviewers found the strap too short for comfortable crossbody wear, so it works best worn as a shoulder clutch if hands-free carry matters to you.[5] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular phone pouch with woven leather front, thin shoulder strap knotted at side loops, and a narrow straight top trim with small metallic corners.
- Overall shapeRectangular vertical pouch with slightly rounded bottom corners and a straight top edge visible head-on.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.60 (high) - Front surface patternInterlaced basketweave pattern of leather strips covering the full visible front panel.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.58 (high) - Material finishSmooth leather with a low sheen visible across the woven strips and the top band.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.66 (high) - Top trimNarrow flat top band in the same leather running horizontally across the pouch top, with small exposed metallic corner pieces at the top left and right.
3 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.10 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shoulder strapLong thin rounded leather strap passing across the front diagonally from upper right toward lower left, with a secondary strap section visible entering from the left edge and knotted where it attaches to the pouch.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.72 (high) - Attachment hardwareLeather loops on each side of the pouch where the strap threads, secured with visible decorative knots on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.33 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the pouch; centered composition showing the front of the item.
- BackgroundEven light gray backdrop with no visible texture or props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly under the pouch indicating top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered vertically and horizontally with the strap crossing into the frame from the left and looping across the front.
Colors
dark brown· woven front panel#392A26dark brown· top band and strap#3B2C2Bwarm gold· metal corner trim- Overall shapeRectangular vertical pouch with slightly rounded bottom corners and a straight top edge visible head-on.
- 02
Product
Slim vertical phone clutch with a woven basketweave front panel in dark brown leather, thin round shoulder strap threaded through side loops with decorative knots, and a small silver-toned top clasp hinge; visible top seam stitching and pebble leather texture.
- Overall shapeSlim rectangular vertical pouch with slightly rounded bottom corners and a flat narrow depth visible from the side view.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.77 (high) - Front surface patternBasketweave pattern made from overlapping leather strips forming a diagonal square lattice across the visible front panel.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.63 (high) - Material texturePebble-grain leather appearance with subtle surface grain and soft sheen on both woven areas and plain top band.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Top closure detailSmall silver-toned metal hinge or clasp visible at the top edge on the left side of the pouch; appears as a short rectangular metal piece attached to the upper rim.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.10 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Top seam stitchingSingle line of tonal stitching runs along the plain leather band at the top edge above the woven panel.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (high) - Side strap attachmentThin round leather strap threaded through a loop on each side and secured with a tied knot detail on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.48 (high) - StrapLong thin round cord-style shoulder strap in matching dark brown leather, visible coiled on the left and emerging from the top on the right.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.45 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio photograph on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the pouch; even diffuse lighting highlights leather texture and weave; image shows slight perspective from above-left.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no visible props other than the product shadow.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow cast to the lower right of the product indicating overhead-left lighting; highlights on leather indicate low-gloss finish.
- Shot compositionProduct placed slightly right of center with strap extending leftwards; image shows the front and a slim side of the pouch at a slight three-quarter angle.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on weave and stitching.
Colors
dark brown· woven front panel and main body#312624dark brown (strap)· shoulder strap and side loops#322524silver· top clasp hinge- Overall shapeSlim rectangular vertical pouch with slightly rounded bottom corners and a flat narrow depth visible from the side view.
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Attractive and Functional
I was looking for a small bag to hold my phone and this fits the bill perfectly.