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Squishee® Tote II

$296 $395

Select color: Original Peanut

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.

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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

$296 $395

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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: 4.857143 / 5 from 245 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%): Many customers brought up the great quality of the product, with several mentioning it multiple times.
Bag Organization (11%): Customers loved the spaciousness and organization of the bag, making it easy to find things.
Aesthetic Appeal (5%): Customers keep praising the stylish and sophisticated look of the product, with many mentioning its perfect size and room.
Bag Size (26%): Many customers pointed out that the product is just the right size for their needs and desired needs.
Color Variety (8%): Customers raved about the variety and quality of the colors available for this summer bag, making them feel pretty and versatile.

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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

Loved it!

"This was a birthday gift to a friend. I loved it so much considering purchasing one for myself. Great quality! I have purchased 3 hats in the past. This was my first bag purchase"

— Barbara T. (5/5)

Fabulous spring/summer bag

"The Squishee Tote II is my favorite bag! It makes me feel like I’m on vacation every day! I live in Florida and I carry it all the time. The size and compartments inside are perfect! I purchased it for vacation, but have ended up using it every day! I replaced another squishy tote that I bought 20 years ago! They just keep improving the design!"

— Amy L. (5/5)

The Perfect Summer Bag

"Love everything about this bag. I’d searched for the perfect color for summer, a light color interior where items don’t become lost, light weight, plenty of storage pockets."

— Judy M. (5/5)

Lots of pockets

"Great for my cruise and love all the interior pockets"

— Kimberly P. (5/5)

Elegant, practical, great quality!

"This bag is multi-functional, elegant, light weighted, practical, great quality, with wonderful design inside and secure zips, which is great for traveling."

— Olga B. (5/5)

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)

Squished tote

"Love it, perfect for summer. It is good and sturdy and goes with everything!"

— Olive K. (5/5)

"Love the color, details and quality!"

— Gail (5/5)

Superbe et superbe

"J’ai un sac Éric javiits depuis au moins dix Je l’avais acheté lors d’un séjour aux 🇺🇸 Il est toujours aussi beau Super léger et élégant"

— Sue (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)

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