Usually, when we talk about knock-off, the non-original product (or sometime, idea) is of something poorly made and cheaply priced, but that’s not what happen in the case of Balenciaga’s $2,145 Arena Extra-Large Shopper Tote Bag. So, you must asking: “who knock-off Balenciaga?” Well, the thing is, Balenciaga’s Arena appears to be the knock-off in this instant and it is kind of funny, because it looks way too similar to Ikea’s iconic Frakta tote bag (not the redesigned one though). Yes. You heard that right. Balenciaga’s luxury example looks like the trusty, big blue bag that you use to shop around in Ikea which you can also bring home for mere 99 cents. Continue reading Ikea Responded To Balenciaga’s $2,145 Frakta Tote-lookalike, Hilarity Ensues
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These Cases Will Have Your Nintendo Switch’s Mobility Covered
I am sure you already knew that the much anticipated Nintendo console, Switch, has already hit the market and you probably also know that it is marketed as sociable game console in that multiplayers can actually play face-to-face as opposed to current norm of faceless online multiplayer gaming. That being said, it is safe to say that Switch would be the most lugged around gaming console in the history of video game console to date, save for those dedicated portable gaming devices and therefore, on-the-road protection should be any Switch owner’s priority. Continue reading These Cases Will Have Your Nintendo Switch’s Mobility Covered
This Jacket Transforms Into A Bag And Vice Versa While Keeping Things Within
We all been there: we head out in the warm of the day in just berms, t-shirt and a bag, but when the sun sets and the cold takes over, you’d wish you had brought along a jacket. Then again, your bag wouldn’t fit anyways and having to hold on a jacket when you don’t need it is rather inconvenient and makes you look silly. While it looks like we have put up with this modern day inconvenience, the brilliant minds behind the pop-a-point pencil-style tool pen came up with an ultimate solution: DUOKET. So what the heck is DUOKET anyway? It is a jacket and it is also a bag. It is either when you need, well, either. In other words, it is a transforming apparel/bag. Continue reading This Jacket Transforms Into A Bag And Vice Versa While Keeping Things Within
Winged Backpack Puts Wings On Your Back, Turns You Into An Angel
Jeremy Scott may have popularized wings on kicks, but Belarus-based artist Orange Cat Minsk AKA Volha Kotova, known for her felt products on Etsy, may very well popularize bags with wings. In her series of winged backpacks, felts were cut and trim, and put together, layered appropriately, to form wings that look exceeding like those on our avian friends, or perhaps, even angels. The realistic wings are integrated seamlessly to backpack which is, naturally, also made of felted sheep’s wool. The combination of tiered construction and color inconsistency attributed by to the color gradation which mimics those of the real birds, serves to add to the realism. Continue reading Winged Backpack Puts Wings On Your Back, Turns You Into An Angel
Ikea’s Blue Frakta Bag Redesigned By Hay To Look A Little Classier
You know the iconic blue Ikea Frakta Bag? Yeah. That one. Its polypropylene material somehow leaves it in a state of perpetual crumble, which kind of makes it look cheap. But it is a durable and popular bag, costing just 40 pence each, and it is used by many to store and transport small and medium size objects, as well as clothing outside of Ikea’s stuff. Anywho, soon, this super recognizable blue Ikea Frakta Bag with the yellow Ikea branding will be a thing of the past. Danish design studio Hay, who have been designing furniture for the Swedish furniture giant, has unveiled an updated Frakta bag design last week at Ikea’s Democratic Design Day in Sweden. Continue reading Ikea’s Blue Frakta Bag Redesigned By Hay To Look A Little Classier
Macy’s Team Up With Ryan Seacrest To Mark 2016 Summer Olympics
Retail chain Macy’s have teamed up with prominent Emmy awardee TV/radio host and producer Ryan Seacrest to mark this year’s summer olympic games, to be held in Brazil’s seaside city of Rio de Janeiro, with an exclusive new men’s sportswear capsule collection inspired by, you guessed it, Brazil. Called Ryan Seacrest Distinction Rio Collection, it includessportswear and accessories sporting palette inspired by the shimmering teachers, warm-hued sunsets, and of course, the alluring blue water of the sea. As Ryan puts it, “The Rio collection is a reflection of the city’s excitement, spontaneity, vibrant culture, and of course, the liveliness of the games.” Continue reading Macy’s Team Up With Ryan Seacrest To Mark 2016 Summer Olympics
These Cat Bags Have Bubble Window For Your Cat’s Viewing Pleasure
Unlike dogs (well, most of them, anyways), feline friends are more transportable. You don’t need a vehicle to get it around – all you need is this fantastically cute pet carrier from U-pet. U-pet offers a variety of hip pet carriers, ranging from backpacks to shoulder bags to sport duffels – all of which looks like regular human’s bags so that they won’t look awkwardly out-of-place as you commute along, but whichever model you choose, they all sports the same unique spherical viewing bubble (much like windows found in cartoon world’s spaceships) to allow your feline friend, or any pet that can fit in it, a view of the outside world. Continue reading These Cat Bags Have Bubble Window For Your Cat’s Viewing Pleasure
Japanese Handmade Cat Bag is Incredibly Life-like and Adorable
We won’t be letting the cat out of the bag with this one. In fact, this has nothing do with secrets. Instead, in the case of the Pico Handmade Cat Shoulder Bag, the cat here is the bag. Before you look away in disgust, thinking it was work of a taxidermist, well, it is not. Believe it or not, this incredible life-like cat bag was handmade by a Japanese housewife from the ground up. So, no. There was no cat carcass involved. Phew. Not that taxidermy is in anyway wrong; just that the idea of carrying a dead animal around would be rather, how do you say? Yikes? Continue reading Japanese Handmade Cat Bag is Incredibly Life-like and Adorable
Like Jekyll and Hyde, Gnome & Bow’s Jekyll’s Hyde Bags Have Dual Personality Too
Unlike women, men don’t have shoes problem, well, mostly, but we do have problem with one too many bags and if you have had enough, maybe it is trim time. Which means doing the unthinkable: stop buying bags and possibly sending your less loved collection to Salvation Army. But how do you maintain the versatility with a limited stockpile of bags? Simple. The answer lies in Book II: Jekyll’s Hyde Bags by Singapore-based Gnome & Bow. Like the collection’s name implies, these bags, which ranges from clutch to messenger bag to backpack, has dual character, just like Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Continue reading Like Jekyll and Hyde, Gnome & Bow’s Jekyll’s Hyde Bags Have Dual Personality Too
Rever – Minimalistic and Stylish Urban Drawstring Bag for No-excess Carry
We love our backpacks, but you know how it is. Sometimes, cumbersome backpack can be, well, a little too cumbersome, especially when you have just a few things to carry around. In such instance, a drawstring bag like the Rever Urban drawstring bag/backpack may be a good idea. Inspired by contemporary, casual backpacks and luxury automotive interior, the Rever is crafted from water-repellent cotton canvas and boasts several simple but neat features, including genuine leather accents, high tension three strand polyester ropes for drawstring duty, a pair of leather carabiner loops for hooking on your keys, flashlights and whatnot, and an interior sealing pocket to keep your items organized and secured when closed. Continue reading Rever – Minimalistic and Stylish Urban Drawstring Bag for No-excess Carry