
Simons
Gold Starfish Braided Straw Evening Bag
Gold Starfish Braided Straw Evening Bag is a women's evening bag made of braided straw with a magnetic snap-button closure and a removable chain crossbody strap. It is intended for use as a formal accessory for evening events, with dimensions of 8 inches (20 cm) tall, 11.75 inches (30 cm) long, and 3 inches (7.5 cm) deep. The bag features a metallic starfish ornament on the front.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Braided straw
- Gender
- female
- Style
- formal, glam
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Size
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
- 11.75 x 3 x 8 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
- Starfish motifs were identified as a standout summer 2025 trend by a jewellery expert, aligning the bag with a rising marine aesthetic.
- 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.
- Occasion suitability
- The starfish motif gives the bag a coastal vacation cue, making it suitable for summer parties and destination events.
- Capacity
- Fits a phone, cardholder, and lip gloss in its compact evening silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Gold Starfish Braided Straw Evening Bag
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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- Overall shapeHorizontal rectangular flap bag with a rounded lower edge and a single front flap closure covering the front face.
- 02

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· braided body#4A352Bgold· chain strap- 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.
Customer Reviews
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