issey miyake bilbao bao bao bag

[Lovvelier]

I am not in Japan yet LOL -- going there next week. I will try my luck to go to one of their stores (the one that uses the lottery system) but I will not be persistent to go every day since I have other things to do. My Japanese friend said it's cheaper to buy online in the States. I heard Narita airport also has a store and it's easier to get the bag(s) from this location. I will let you know my experience once I get back from Japan which is gonna be the beginning of Dec.

Oh looks like we'll be there around the same time lol! Interesting to hear that it's cheaper to buy online. Very curious.

 

[crotzky23]

Hi! I'm sorry no one was able to give you any advice, but I'm wondering if you can help a fellow shopper out? I'm headed there in a couple weeks and I'd love to know about your experience if you purchased one? Hearing about the long queues scared me a bit and I know I won't have time to queue if there is one, but I'm dying to just get my hands on a BaoBao. If you have any thoughts to share I'd love to hear them!

And if anyone has anything else to chime in, about certain stores and whether or not certain stores sell certain styles, please let me know!

Thank you!

Interesting! Even with the VAT refund? (Which is admittedly rather small at 5%) Have a great and safe trip!!!

I've gone to Bao Bao store (Takashimaya) in Shinjuku twice and there was no line. I think with the tax-free exemption, the price is definitely cheaper here. You still need to pay tax for about 1.1% (not sure what is this for) but that's what the SA told me. The price is also way different from the USA. For instance, the lander bucket bag (small) is ¥100,000, while online is $1,455. They also have limited edition colors (only in Japan).

 

[Dwviera]

They have some absolutely beautiful colours on the Bao Bao Issey Miyake website right now, like a metallic blue. And I can not resist red bags so this one to me is just WOW, a beautiful dark red *total bag greed*
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Love this bag

 

[bellebellebelle19]

I've gone to Bao Bao store (Takashimaya) in Shinjuku twice and there was no line. I think with the tax-free exemption, the price is definitely cheaper here. You still need to pay tax for about 1.1% (not sure what is this for) but that's what the SA told me. The price is also way different from the USA. For instance, the lander bucket bag (small) is ¥100,000, while online is $1,455. They also have limited edition colors (only in Japan).

Thanks so much for sharing!! That’s great to know. And because the yen is less than the US dollar, that’s a really great price!! I know if/when I’m in Japan I’d have to pick one up now! Did you end up picking something?

 

[crotzky23]

Thanks so much for sharing!! That’s great to know. And because the yen is less than the US dollar, that’s a really great price!! I know if/when I’m in Japan I’d have to pick one up now! Did you end up picking something?

I decided to pass because I wasn't really in love with it. I went to the store three times to make this decision lol

 

[pianolize]

They have some absolutely beautiful colours on the Bao Bao Issey Miyake website right now, like a metallic blue. And I can not resist red bags so this one to me is just WOW, a beautiful dark red *total bag greed*
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I saw this one walking around and died- it's GORGEOUS!!!

 

[karolinalina]

Hello ladies I need your help please! I'm thinking of buying a bag on ebay and I'm not sure if this areal or a fake... The seller told me that it IS but I was thinking if any of you know how to verify that? The pictures are pretty bad. The bidding price starts at £180, so expensive!

Thank you so much for your help!!!

Looks like there is a zip in the picture and shouldnt be?

 

[donneck]

I still wondering either "hai sporting gear " under issey miyake brand or not.can someone help me to share your knowledge about this

 

[maianh_96]

Hello, can any one help me determine if this is an authentic bao bao bag? It's the special edition dew drop version (it looks silver but in more photos the seller sent it looks like the platinum version). It looks good to me with the right zipper and logos and even has tags, but I'm not sure because I've never seen the dew drops done in this style of bag. Thanks in advance!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Issey-Miya...m=332532438043&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[ChanelCanuck]

Just bought my first two Bao Bao bags in Asia (Bangkok) a couple of weeks ago! The Row Metallic hadn’t even been released in North America yet, and the Crystal (-3?) tote was marked down 50%! Can anyone give me some intel on the Crystal tote? What season is it from? This one seems larger than the normal Crystal...is the style name really Crystal-3? (I’m just basing this on what I could find on Farfetch.) [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

 

[SomethingGoodCanWork]

Just bought my first two Bao Bao bags in Asia (Bangkok) a couple of weeks ago! The Row Metallic hadn’t even been released in North America yet, and the Crystal (-3?) tote was marked down 50%! Can anyone give me some intel on the Crystal tote? What season is it from? This one seems larger than the normal Crystal...is the style name really Crystal-3? (I’m just basing this on what I could find on Farfetch.) [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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WOW! That red is so gorgeous, both are! Lucky you Congratulations on these lovelies!

If you don't mind, I'd love to see more pics of your bags, outside for example. How would you describe the red? Is it a true red, pinkish or darker berry? Or all depending on the light? Sorry for all the questions

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Just bought my first two Bao Bao bags in Asia (Bangkok) a couple of weeks ago! The Row Metallic hadn’t even been released in North America yet, and the Crystal (-3?) tote was marked down 50%! Can anyone give me some intel on the Crystal tote? What season is it from? This one seems larger than the normal Crystal...is the style name really Crystal-3? (I’m just basing this on what I could find on Farfetch.) [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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Both of these bags are so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing

 

[ChanelCanuck]

WOW! That red is so gorgeous, both are! Lucky you Congratulations on these lovelies!

If you don't mind, I'd love to see more pics of your bags, outside for example. How would you describe the red? Is it a true red, pinkish or darker berry? Or all depending on the light? Sorry for all the questions

Thank you! I’m so thrilled to have them! I was labouring between the blue Crystal or the red (which, to answer your question, I would call it a darker berry, definitely a cross between pink and red though my friends seem to all say it’s red...it’s #23 in Bao Bao colours, and 22 is cherry and 24 is red, so what does that say!), but the blue was 30% off and red was 50% so no contest!

Just took a couple of pictures in different lighting that I think show off the pink undertones more. I’ll take some pics outdoors in the next day or two. (It’s raining in Vancouver!) Thank you for sharing in my dorkiness! [emoji23]

 

[SomethingGoodCanWork]

Thank you! I’m so thrilled to have them! I was labouring between the blue Crystal or the red (which, to answer your question, I would call it a darker berry, definitely a cross between pink and red though my friends seem to all say it’s red...it’s #23 in Bao Bao colours, and 22 is cherry and 24 is red, so what does that say!), but the blue was 30% off and red was 50% so no contest!

Just took a couple of pictures in different lighting that I think show off the pink undertones more. I’ll take some pics outdoors in the next day or two. (It’s raining in Vancouver!) Thank you for sharing in my dorkiness! [emoji23]



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What an incredible deal *fainting a bit* That's not fair!

Thank you for indulging us with more pics!

 

[Mariapia]

Thank you! I’m so thrilled to have them! I was labouring between the blue Crystal or the red (which, to answer your question, I would call it a darker berry, definitely a cross between pink and red though my friends seem to all say it’s red...it’s #23 in Bao Bao colours, and 22 is cherry and 24 is red, so what does that say!), but the blue was 30% off and red was 50% so no contest!

Just took a couple of pictures in different lighting that I think show off the pink undertones more. I’ll take some pics outdoors in the next day or two. (It’s raining in Vancouver!) Thank you for sharing in my dorkiness! [emoji23]



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Wow!