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Squishee® Tote II

Name: Squishee® Tote II
Brand: Eric Javits
SKU: 23855PEANUT
Price: 276.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (235 reviews)

$276.50 $395.00

The Eric Javits Squishee® Tote II is a luxury designer bag crafted from patented squishee® straw, leather, recycled fibers. Eric launched the first bag he ever designed, Squishee® Tote for Spring 1998 and it was an extraordinary success. Reflecting on why women embraced it, Eric says, "It was because the style was so simple, a soft lightweight shoulder tote that could be rolled, folded and packed for travel which also matched the Squishee® hat.

Why Squishee®?

Squishee® is Eric Javits' patented man-made material incorporating recycled fibers. It looks and feels like natural raffia straw but is far more durable — it won't crack, splinter, or melt when wet. Lightweight, packable, and built to last season after season.

Specifications

Material: Patented Squishee® straw, Leather, recycled fibers
Lightweight
Zip closure
Interior key clip

Perfect For

Travel, Everyday carry, Beach vacations, Sightseeing. The Squishee® Tote II is lightweight enough for all-day wear and packs easily for travel.

Handcrafted by Eric Javits

Each piece reflects over 30 years of Eric Javits design excellence — luxury accessories that are as functional as they are beautiful.

Select color: Original Peanut

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Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn't the case, let us know and we'll do our best to work with you to make it right.

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.

Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.

Squishee® Tote II

$276.50 $395.00

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Straw Tote Shoulder Bag

Squishee Tote II is a straw tote shoulder bag designed for lightweight durability, practical organization, and everyday ease. Relaunched as an updated version of Eric Javits’ first bag design, it keeps the original appeal of Squishee® material while adding thoughtful improvements that make it even more functional.

The bag body is made of Squishee®, a man-made material incorporating recycled fibers that looks and feels like natural raffia while offering superior durability and packability. Unlike natural fiber straw, Squishee® resists cracking, splintering, and melting when wet, making it a reliable choice for regular use and travel. Discreet leather under-handle protectors add reinforcement, and the shoulder-length handle drop keeps the silhouette easy to carry.

A top zipper closure adds security, while the interior is designed to keep essentials organized throughout the day. Inside, you’ll find a side-wall zipper pocket, four patch pockets, and a key clip holder. Measuring 14.75 inches across the top opening, 12 inches high, and 5.75 inches wide at the bottom, Squishee Tote II offers generous storage in a lightweight, durable profile.

Suitcase-Friendly

Water-Friendly Materials

Smart Organization

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Overall rating: 4.847826 / 5 from 230 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Squishee Tote II is a highly praised summer bag known for its stylish and sophisticated look, perfect size, and durable material. Customers appreciate its spacious organization, sturdy zipper, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and reliable choice for casual summer looks.

Summary topics

Product Quality: 15%
Bag Organization: 11%
Aesthetic Appeal: 5%
Bag Size: 26%
Color Variety: 8%

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Review highlights

"Excellent design, sturdy material, lovely neutral color, sturdy zipper" — Eileen S.
"I loved this Squishee tote, perfect size and light weight." — Bette S.
"This tote not only looks great - it’s the perfect size and has just the right amount of room and pockets." — Robin R.

Reviews

Love my Squishee tote!

"I bought this to match my EJ Hampton hat and I love it! It's the perfect size for traveling and I love the interior pouches and zippered pocket. I got a lot of compliments on my beach trip!"

— Ellen H. (5/5)

just a bit too tall!!

"this is the perfect, classic, ideal spring and summer bag. i love almost everything about it. but i think that it is a full THREE (3) inches too tall. just turns it from the best, to a bit bulky and awkward. find it starts to fold over as there is nothing in the top third of the bag. Sure wish you sold a Squishee Tote 111."

— KARIN G. (4/5)

I love my bag! It

"I love my bag! It has so many pockets on the inside and I love the zipper closer so your things don’t fall out. It’s the perfect size too."

— Mary R. (5/5)

Favorite bag

"I love the size of this bag as well as the ability to keep everything organized ."

— Amy (5/5)

Love, love, love it!!!

"This bag has so many pockets, an attachment for your keys that is actually long enough for you to reach out and unlock the door. The yellow interior makes it easy to find things, they don’t disappear like into the black interiors of most bags."

— Cynthia W. (5/5)

I returned the bag

"I returned the bag because I didn’t like the bright orange lining! Also it’s been over a week that I returned it, and have not heard from you, nor have I seen a credit come thru???"

— Marisa D. (5/5)

Squishee Tote II

"I love the look and quality of this purse. I also like the strap with hook to hold keys. It is long enough to pull the keys out of my purse to unlock the door while leaving it hooked in place."

— Heidi M. (5/5)

Great bag

"Love the roominess while still providing compartments to organized the interior space. It’s a classic!"

— Judy K. (5/5)

Still waiting for credit card refund

"It's been 12 business days and 19 calendar days since Eric Javits received my return of the Squishee Tote. I have emailed customer service twice. Still no reply as to when they will credit my American Express. Word to the wise, do not buy from this online retailer. Refunds are not given in a timely manner."

— Debra F. (5/5)

Lovely!

"A great quality, understated Summer bag!"

— Michela S. (5/5)

Q&A

I’m thinking of buying my third Squishee tote, but I’ve heard the straps are thinner today than they used to be. Is this correct?: The straps are the same the length of the body is longer
Does this bag stand up by itself or does it flop over?: Hi Meredith, Thanks for reaching out. The Squishee® Tote II Bag can stand on its own and won't topple over. I hope this helps. Let us know if you have other questions. Eric Javits Team
It’s says this item is 50 percent off but when I put it in my cart it is full price? Explain please.: Hi Susan, Thanks for reaching out to us. May we suggest that you reach out to our customer service team by sending an email to customerservice@ericjavits.com so we can get this sorted out for you. Kind regards, Eric Javits Team
Can the squished products be folded flat in a suitcase?: Hi Kathy, Yes, the Sq Tote II can lay flat in your suitcase. Eric Javits