Some people on the internet could not believe that a dustbin could cost so much.
High-end fashion brands have a reputation for coming up with the most unique ideas for their products. Now luxury fashion house Balenciaga has launched the most expensive trash bag. No, it’s not just the name but the bag actually looks like a garbage bag.
Nicknamed “Trash Pouch,” pictures of the bag have caused a stir online. bag was featured Balenciaga’s Fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection, The models walked on the ramp holding hands.
Now that the bag has been made available in stores, it has created a frenzy. Not only because of its quirky design but also because of its exorbitant price tag. Its retail price is $1,790 or Rs 1.4 lakh.
The Glossy Trash Pouch is being offered in Blue, Yellow, Black and White and features a Balenciaga logo printed on the front. It is made of calf leather and has drawstrings as well. Speaking of bags, Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia told Women’s Wear Daily, “I can’t miss the opportunity to make the world’s most expensive garbage bag, because who doesn’t love a fashion scandal?”
No matter how different the idea may sound, the concept of the trash pouch didn’t go down well with most people.
Many have questioned the outrageous price tag that comes with the Trash Pouch.
High fashion is a joke at the moment. Balenciaga made a “garbage bag” pouch for $1790. Is this world real? ,
— Kadeem (@DapperVigilante) 4 August 2022
One person has asked if the product was really needed.
a garbage bag??? Really Balenciaga?
, (@ashleysteez) 3 August 2022
Some people couldn’t believe that a dustbin could cost so much.
I believe Balenciaga is a social experiment because there is no way they are charging 1.8K for the trash???
– Ray’s niece??????? (@anushka reeves) 30 July 2022
The unveiling of the fashion product also started a hilarious meme fest.
“You don’t understand fashion if you don’t see beauty in a Balenciaga trash bag. It only costs $1,790,” wrote one user.
If you don’t see beauty in Balenciaga garbage bags then you don’t understand fashion. It costs only $1,790. pic.twitter.com/eWP7XbzBB5
— ADM87 (@adm87) 31 July 2022
“Next time someone calls me a garbage bag I think we’re talking about the Balenciaga thing,” joked another.
Next time someone calls me a garbage bag I’ll assume we’re talking about the Balenciaga thing
— drink more water (@ayepaniniii) 3 August 2022
It said the bag was just a joke.
Balenciaga trolling humanity with a £1800 garbage bag???? pic.twitter.com/XyWWHYfQg9
— ryan brussow (@ryanbrussow) 30 July 2022
One imagined people going out in style to throw their garbage out of “garbage pouches”.
Balenciaga garbage bags. Laugh out loud Now that garbage is coming out in style. pic.twitter.com/VwjsB3710r
— Cult Survivor (@user023k) 30 July 2022
So, did you like the new garbage bag?
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