Baguette-Shaped Luxury Bags Also Unveiled
Netizens Divided Over Unique Bag Designs
Italian fashion brand Moschino has released a handbag shaped like a celery stalk, drawing mixed reactions from netizens. On the 1st (local time), foreign media including the UK Daily Mail reported that the Italian luxury brand Moschino, known for its unique designs inspired by food, recently unveiled a bag called the 'Sedano Bag.'
The Italian luxury brand Moschino, famous for its unique designs, recently introduced a bag called the "Sedano Bag." [Photo by Moschino]
The price of this bag is $4,810 (approximately 6.64 million KRW), excluding shipping fees. The bag is made of Napa leather. Moschino described it as "a maxi celery-shaped clutch featuring a three-dimensional digital print effect," adding, "The bag's unique design embodies the brand's signature playful approach as a symbol of irreverent spirit." They further explained, "The celery leaf shape was handcrafted and enhanced with two color palettes to add realism to the accessory," and added, "In particular, the leaves were created with two shades of green to add depth, harmony, and realism."
Meanwhile, attention was also drawn to Moschino's $1,295 (approximately 1.78 million KRW) bag inspired by a bakery item. Named the 'Baguette Bag,' this bag resembles French bread and is made of synthetic leather. Regarding this product, Moschino stated, "Reflecting a sense of free luxury, this bag is easy to access as the zipper can be freely opened and closed."
Among these, attention was also drawn to Moschino's $1,295 (approximately 1.78 million KRW) bag inspired by a bakery. Named the "Baguette Bag," this bag resembles French bread and is made of synthetic leather. [Photo by Moschino]
Netizens had mixed reactions to Moschino's uniquely shaped bags. Many commented, "Are there really people who buy that bag at that price?" "They must make it because there are buyers for such designs," "No matter how luxury it is, this is really not it," and "Is there anyone who actually carries that around?" On the other hand, some netizens expressed opinions such as "Experimental and original design," "A product that combines luxury with contemporary art," and "I would like to try buying it if I had the money."
Meanwhile, amid a global sharp decline in luxury demand, LVMH, the world's largest luxury group that owns Louis Vuitton and Dior, reported a decrease in sales for most products in the third quarter of this year. Compared to the same period last year, wine and spirits fell by 7%, fashion and leather goods by 5%, and watches and jewelry by 4%. Not only LVMH but also Kering Group, which owns Italian luxury brands Gucci and Bottega Veneta, announced at the end of October that this year's performance is expected to be halved compared to last year. Especially due to the significant underperformance of its core brand Gucci, Kering Group's sales this year are projected to be 2.5 billion euros (approximately 3.7 trillion KRW), half of last year's 4.75 billion euros (approximately 7.1 trillion KRW). Operating profit is expected to hit its lowest point in eight years.
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