Even if I was filthy rich, I probably would not buy as many designer bags as expected from people on my supposed social status. That’s because I find most of the designs too boring, staid, and sometimes not even that functional. I don’t want to use a bag just because of the name attached to it but would rather use something that can either be really functional or the design is something eye-catching. This new bag from Bao Bao Issey Miyake though is making me think twice about designer bags (although I still can’t afford it in this lifetime anyway).
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For their Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Bao Bao Issey Miyake has come up with a design that pays tribute to the world of Japanese and western comics. Manga is a unisex tote bag that pays tribute to the famous Japanese comics as well as the Western version that is inspired by that tradition as well. The graphical tote bag plays around with the shapes that we find in comics and graphic novels. Most of the design uses different combinations of 90-degree and 45-degree lines of the isosceles right triangle.
While the front part of the bag plays around with shapes and colors, the back is just plain. This means you can use either side depending on your mood on that day. If you’re feeling creative and playful, then put the printed one in front. But if you’re feeling more formal, the plain side will be the main character. The Manga has two versions: a monotone color one that is more reminiscent of the traditional Japanese manga, and a multicolor version that is inspired by Western comics.
Each bag has a different background pattern and color palette so you can choose which one matches your personality. The short video they made to show off the bag uses some sound effects that manga readers may find familiar, particularly “DON”. The animation for the tote bags lets you imagine manga characters and animals playing around in your bag. I will still not be able to afford this but in case you’re someone who can buy one, the bag will be available starting February 1 at stores and their online stores.
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