- Republic Womenswear’s ‘Space Balloon Handbag’ causes a social media frenzy with its Balenciaga-inspired design.
- Netizens express disbelief and concern over the high-priced handbag, sparking a debate on avant-garde fashion and practicality.
- Balenciaga’s ‘Trash Pouch’ continues to influence unconventional fashion trends, igniting reactions from amusement to criticism on social media.
Fashion designers often push boundaries of creativity often giving rise to avant-garde, sometimes outright bizarre designs that leave netizens in a fix. Another such creation by reputable Pakistani designer brand, Republic Womenswear by Omar Farooq has grabbed social media’s undivided attention. The brand has recently launched something similar to the viral Balenciaga trash bag on its website which has caught attention of fashion aficionados.
Republic seems to have been highly inspired by Balenciaga and has therefore shared its very own unconventional design that has social media in a frenzy. Netizens have taken to social media and sparked a conversation to share their disbelief on this high priced craft piece that seems to look like an everyday plastic bag or a garbage disposal bag.
Republic Launches Balenciaga Inspired Bag at Ridiculous Price!
The ‘Space Balloon Handbag’ by Republic is listed at a whopping retail price of PKR 8,750. The blue parachute material bag is made from polyester microfibers. The website also adds that the shape of the bag is inspired by a ‘plastic bag’ – the shape certainly gives that away.
Netizens React to Space Balloon Handbag
Netizens took to social media to express their concern over this highly priced bag that resembles your average everyday plastic bag. Some were confused as to how real this was but since the product is listed on the websites – it is definitely legit and not a prank.
Balenciaga ‘Trash Pouch’ Started a New Fashion Trend
This is not the first time such a designer item has created waves on social media, last year international brand, Balenciaga introduced the coveted ‘trash bag’ calling it the Trash Pouch for a whopping $1,790. Unveiled as part of the fall collection after making waves at Paris Fashion Week, the audacious accessory sparked a storm on social media, with users expressing a mix of bewilderment and disdain.
The brand, known for pushing boundaries, has elevated the mundane to the luxurious, challenging conventional perceptions of style and utility.
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While Balenciaga is accustomed to turning heads with its unconventional designs, the Trash Pouch invited a wave of scorn from netizens. Social media platforms were abuzz with reactions ranging from amusement to disbelief, with many questioning the practicality and purpose of a high-priced handbag that mimics a common household item.
From high-end runways to the streets of social media, absurd fashion has become a dynamic force that both captivates and perplexes audiences. In this world where the unusual is celebrated, designers craft pieces that blur the lines between art and apparel, inviting us to question our perceptions and embrace the unexpected.
