Fashion is all about self-expression. And post-pandemic, fashion enthusiasts have witnessed quite a few unconventional, or shall we say, intriguing designs.
Summary: Matryoshka Doll-shaped Bag – Chanel Takeaway Bag – Yves Saint Laurent Pigeon-shaped Bag – JW Anderson “Paper Bag” Bag – Bottega Veneta “Paint Can” Bag – Louis Vuitton Le Cagole Boot Bag – Balenciaga “Trash” Bag – Balenciaga Grocery Tote – Chanel
The wave of eccentric bags has taken over fashion runways and is likely to soon find its way into our wardrobes. Thanks to the internet and viral culture, these luxurious bags have transcended conventional creativity with their quirky designs.
Matryoshka Doll-shaped Bag – Chanel Chanel’s Matryoshka Bag Norway, SAVE 47% – jfmb.eu
A true collector’s item, the Chanel doll bag was designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the Fall-Winter 2009 collection in Paris-Moscow. This bag is part of a limited edition collection inspired by Russian Matryoshka dolls and is made of gold and resin.
Highlighted by the iconic CC logo, this bag caused a stir when Indian businesswoman Isha Ambani attended this year’s Met Gala by pairing the iconic Russian Doll bag with a Prabal Gurung ensemble.
Takeaway Bag – Yves Saint Laurent You Probably Don’t Want To Put Your Leftovers In This Saint Laurent Takeout Box Bag | Dieline – Design, Branding & Packaging Inspiration
These bags evoke thoughts of a fun yet luxurious meal. Crafted from Veg leather (also known as wood leather, which has been around for 200 years and is an environmentally friendly material), these bags come in black or tan with the brand’s embossed logo. They were displayed at Aghfi Desert for the Spring/Summer 2023 men’s collection by Anthony Vaccarello.
Pigeon-shaped Bag – JW Anderson The Story Behind JW Anderson’s Viral $890 Pigeon Bag
The clutch bag (a type of handbag without a shoulder strap) is one of the most famous products on social media today, thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker, also known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw, who carried it on And Just Like That. The $890 pigeon bag may seem unusual compared to other bags on this list, but it’s still worthy of mention.
JW Anderson first introduced it in the Fall/Winter 2022 collection. He told Harper’s Bazaar, “I wanted something slightly silly in the collection, contrasting with the state of the world at the time.”
Balenciaga’s Trash Bag – Balenciaga Balenciaga’s ‘most expensive trash bag in the world’ is $1,790
Another Balenciaga hit – this trash bag has entered the annals of history for its quirky core. Balenciaga’s Creative Director, Demna Gvasalia, first introduced this bag in the Fall/Winter 2022 collection. It comes in various colors including white, navy, and black and is made of calfskin leather, but what’s baffling is its $1,790 price tag.
I recreated the £1,470 Balenciaga ‘trash bag’ without spending a single penny – Bethan Shufflebotham – Manchester Evening News
Demna even shared with WWD: “I couldn’t miss the opportunity to make the world’s most expensive trash bag because who doesn’t want to create a fashion moment?”
Grocery Tote – Chanel Supermarket chic | Financial Times
The Chanel grocery tote was created to encourage your shopping habits when you go grocery shopping. This peculiar luxury bag was first introduced in the Fall/Winter 2014 collection. The bag has a classic chain design resembling a basic shopping basket and is priced at $10,350. What makes this bag even more special is that it’s silver-plated with leather straps and the house’s signature chain.
Reserved Chanel Basket Bag 2014 Supermarket Collection 2014
