IKEA Plastic Bag Nails Runway With S$2386 Balenciaga Tote—But Internet Hacks Still Win

Balenciaga Bag Trends Spring 2017

Balenciaga Men’s Spring 2017 collection saw the debut of many oversized bags—the most prominent of which was the cobalt blue S$2386.87 Arena Creased-Leather Holdall bag.

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Looks familiar? Well, you’re not the only one. Many netizens have compared it to IKEA’s oversized 90-cent FRAKTA Carrier bag.

This isn’t the first time that Balenciaga has designed bags that share an uncanny resemblance to household products. This year, their ‘Blanket Bag‘ made headlines for looking similar to Ah Ma’s Pasar Malam blanket case.

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But as usual, the internet still wins. From chokers to bondage bikinis, here are 10 DIY fashion products people have come up with.

 

1. IKEA Strap Choker

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2. IKEA Bucket Hat

 
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3. IKEA Bag-ception

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If you want to make your bag… into another bag…

4. IKEA Dresses

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If you’re feeling a little more risqué, make some holes for your legs and create your own tie-back halter dress!

5. IKEA Beauty and The Beast Dress

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Want to make your own Belle costume after watching Disney’s Beauty and the Beast but don’t have money? Have no fear, IKEA bags are here.

6. IKEA Bikinis

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Especially digging the leftmost bondage-inspired bikini. Who needs H&M?

7. IKEA Rain Coat 

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Who said raincoats can’t be cheap and fashionable?

8. The IKEA Apron

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9. IKEA #Hypebae OOTD

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This discount #hypebae look comes with a high-waisted skirt, crop top and suspenders. And of course, the two oversized IKEA bags on each shoulder is a must have.

10. IKEA Suit

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DIY IKEA Fashion Trends

Made with such a near-indestructible material, it’s no surprise to see DIY projects using the IKEA shopper bag. So the next time you visit IKEA Tampines/Alexandra for your meatball fix, sling your new luxury handbag with pride and werk that catwalk.