My Top IT Bags Part 2

OK, you guys so as I said last week I had such a hard time keeping the number of bags to like under 10 that I just decided to make a part 2. I realize that if I were reading a blog post I wouldn't want it to be too long and would prefer to just read two a two-part series. This week I also watched a YouTube video about "It Bags" and it mentioned how bag sales during the pandemic went down because no one had anywhere to go so no one ever bought bags. But never fear sales are on the rise again so let's pick up right where we left off last week so that you can find your new bag for this summer! 

8. LV Murakami Bag- Created in 2002

When I was a kid I think this was the only bag I saw around for a few years. The multi-color LV logo is forever burned into my brain and when I close my eyes at night, this is the last thing I see in my head (kidding...mostly). That's how influential this bag is to me. This pattern was created in collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, who is widely known for his vibrant, multi-color works of art and the most known is the 'Flowers' motif. Murakami has since collaborated with other brands including Vans with the most recent collab being with Supreme for Covid-19 relief.
 

Murakami with one of his Flowers painting

9. Prada Backpack- Created in 1984

This bag was perfect for the jet-setting fashion lovers of the 80s! Miuccia Prada created this bag from "industrial weight nylon" that was also used to create army tents. I think the use of industrial-grade material to create something as common as a purse tells an ironic story. Something so strong and has an original purpose that's way different from its current use. I think there's a story of "every day being a battle that women have to prepare for" or even "how dare we use something like this to create something that has nothing to do with a battle". It feels sort of dystopian. 

10. Loewe Puzzle Bag- Created in 2014

To me, the Loewe Puzzle bag is the epitome of 'coded luxury'. Coded luxury is items that are extremely high priced and luxury but have no outward mark or logo that you can easily recognize as being a luxury brand (think of the LV Murakami bag). The Loewe Puzzle Bag is discreet yet intricate and tells a very alluring story. It draws your eyes in and keeps them entertained with its complexity. 

 

11. Telfar Shopping Bag- Created in 2014

The Telfar Shopping Bag was created by Telfar Clemens, a black, queer, Liberian-American designer. Out of all the bags on this list, the Telfar Shopping Bag caps out at $300 for the largest bag yet is one of the most sought after. You can go look on their website right now and every single color and size is sold out (although I read today that they are about to restock so be on the lookout for that). The most inclusive bag and probably the bag that represents the most and has the greatest social message. Which I think goes to show that luxury doesn't have to mean exclusivity and elitism. Truly a bag for the people.
 

Beyonce with her Telfar bag

12. Louis Vuitton Neverfull- Created in 2007

The LV Neverfull is continually sold out. Like the Birkin we discussed last week you have to be a very specific client or just be highly blessed and favored by God to get this bag. Once I called an LV store here in Paris because one of my family members wanted to purchase this bag and the sales associate told me that they don't even know when they get the bags. They just show up and they have no way of knowing how many or what style they will receive. It's all a game. The Neverfull was created in competition with Goyard's St. Louis Tote and it comes in 3 sizes with the biggest size, GM, being able to hold up to 200 pounds despite looking very delicate!

LV Neverfull in Damier Ebene Canvas with Cerise interior

Goyard St. Louis GM bag in black

13. Honorable mention: Fendi Baguette- Created in 1997

I had to include this bag because though it's not my style it is still incredibly famous and is still widely in use today.

Comment and let me know which is your favorite!!!