Lauren Ralph Lauren
Kyla Soft Braided Straw Tote Bag
The Kyla Soft Braided Straw Tote Bag by Lauren Ralph Lauren is a woven tote with a paper straw body, leather accents, and gold-tone hardware. It features a magnetic snap-button closure, dual grab handles, an interior slit pocket, and a signature dust bag. The bag measures 10.75 inches high, 17.75 inches long, and 5.5 inches wide, making it suitable for carrying everyday essentials.
- Material
- Paper straw, leather accents
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, resort
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
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
- 17.75x5.5x10.75 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 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 a soft brush; air-dry away from direct heat or sunlight.
- 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 the tote from dust 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
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Carrying it by hand
Designed to be carried in hand, the Kyla tote has two sturdy leather top handles. The handles offer a comfortable drop, so holding the bag by hand feels easy and relaxed—useful for everyday errands or outings where you'd rather skip a shoulder strap.[1,2]
Keep small essentials easy to find inside your tote
The Kyla straw tote includes a small slit pocket inside, and Lauren Ralph Lauren describes the interior slip pocket as a spot to keep essentials organized yet within easy reach. It's a simple place to stash items you want to grab quickly without digging through the main compartment. Note the effect comes from the brand's stated purpose for the pocket, not confirmed user reports.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Kyla Soft Braided Straw Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a roomy woven tote with a summery look: it has a soft braided straw (paper) body in Light Brown, cow leather trim and top handles attached with gold rings, a cotton lining, and a magnetic snap closure, and it measures about 17.75 inches long, 10.75 inches high, and 5.5 inches wide in one size. A signature dust bag is included, but organization is minimal — just a small interior slit pocket — and the snap closure leaves the top less secured than a zip.[1,2,3] | Devyn Striped Woven Fabric Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a large, structured tote for daily carry: it measures 13.5 inches tall, 16.5 inches long, and 7 inches wide, and its size is described as generous enough to fit a laptop, tablet, and other daily tech essentials with ease. The woven striped body is a 68% cotton and 32% polyester blend with cow leather trim, gold-tone hardware, bottom studs, one zipped interior pocket plus three slit pockets, and a signature dust bag included. Note that the top appears open with no visible zipper or closure, so this works best if you don't need a fully zipped bag.[4,5,6,7,8] | Devyn Striped Square Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a structured, boxy tote in a red striped woven canvas (68% cotton, 32% polyester) with genuine cow leather trim, rounded leather top handles, leather corner reinforcements, and bottom studs. It measures about 10.5 inches tall by 12.5 inches long by 6 inches wide in one size, with a cotton lining, an interior zip pocket plus a slit pocket, and a signature dust bag included. A reviewer imagined it suits someone with an easy commute who does not need to carry a ton, so consider it for lighter everyday loads.[9,10,11,12] |
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.