You can try hiding under a rock, but it will still be impossible to avoid this season’s it-bag which made massive waves across Thailand when it was first spotted on Balenciaga’s runway back in March.
Looking like it was inspired by the ubiquitous rainbow shopping bags usually seen at Platinum Mall and Mo Chit Bus Station, it is no surprise that these Bazar Shopper bags strike a chord with our nation. The Georgian creative director of Balenciaga, Demna Gvasalia, is currently considered hot stuff for putting seemingly mundane, everyday objects into the high-end and this upgraded version of our beloved market bag should set you back 69,000 baht for the small size and 75,000 baht for the medium — they’re now available at Balenciaga stores at Siam Paragon and EmQuartier.
It’s hard to say no when the inspiration for a world-class fashion house comes so close from home, but if you’d rather not buy into this season’s most conspicuous it-bag (equivalent to that attention-seeking best friend), but still want to ride the stripe wave, there are still lots of other options just as striking. We pick some of the most playful and sophisticated handbags that get the stripe treatment.
Besides the shopper bag, there are also pouches and wallets that sport rainbow stripes.
These geometric prints get paired with tassels and a double T buckle.
There’s both bright and softer tones that get crossed with stripes of snakeskin.
The zigzag leather patchwork comes in embroidered velvet stripes.
The Roseau gets stripes made of smooth and curly sheep wool, velvet-effect cowhide leather and rabbit fur.
This source first appeared on Bangkok Post Lifestyle.