Which Issey Miyake Bao Bao Tote would you choose?

[jess236]

I would love to get a Bao Bao tote bag but I can't decide on the size - either small (Lucent) tote or larger (Prism) tote. Also both totes come in either glossy or matte-like material.

Which would you choose the larger or smaller, black or grey and glossy or matte?

For now I think I'd like to stick to either black or grey colors. Which of the bags below would you choose? Or do you think they are not nice at all.


Prism tote (10x10) in glossy material


Prism tote (10x10) in matte material (called Frost)


Lucent tote (6x6) in Frost


Lucent tote (6x6) in glossy black

 

[Mariapia]

I would love to get a Bao Bao tote bag but I can't decide on the size - either small (Lucent) tote or larger (Prism) tote. Also both totes come in either glossy or matte-like material.

Which would you choose the larger or smaller, black or grey and glossy or matte?

For now I think I'd like to stick to either black or grey colors. Which of the bags below would you choose? Or do you think they are not nice at all.

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Prism tote (10x10) in glossy material

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Prism tote (10x10) in matte material (called Frost)

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Lucent tote (6x6) in Frost

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Lucent tote (6x6) in glossy black

I prefer the smaller Lucent tote in grey matte.
I nearly bought one a few years ago before the shop in the city closed down.
I loved the way it was made and the fact it was very light weight.

 

[honolulu168]

I have two Prism totes. I think the size is better for me. I found lucent tote is a bit too small.
I will actaully pick prism in grey matte.

 

[Tomsmom]

I like the matte one

 

[jess236]

I prefer the smaller Lucent tote in grey matte.
I nearly bought one a few years ago before the shop in the city closed down.
I loved the way it was made and the fact it was very light weight.

The Lucent matte (frost) grey was the first one I was drawn to, but then I saw all the other options and just couldn't decide. Yes, I love how light they are.

 

[jess236]

I have two Prism totes. I think the size is better for me. I found lucent tote is a bit too small.
I will actaully pick prism in grey matte.

I was initially going to go with the Lucent tote, but then I saw someone carrying the prism tote in glossy light blue. It was stunning!
What color are your prism totes?

 

[muchstuff]

I would love to get a Bao Bao tote bag but I can't decide on the size - either small (Lucent) tote or larger (Prism) tote. Also both totes come in either glossy or matte-like material.

Which would you choose the larger or smaller, black or grey and glossy or matte?

For now I think I'd like to stick to either black or grey colors. Which of the bags below would you choose? Or do you think they are not nice at all.

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Prism tote (10x10) in glossy material

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Prism tote (10x10) in matte material (called Frost)

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Lucent tote (6x6) in Frost

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Lucent tote (6x6) in glossy black

Am I wrong? The top ones don't look like prism to me...prism has the three dimensional quality to it, unless I'm just not seeing it on my screen

 

[jess236]

Am I wrong? The top ones don't look like prism to me...prism has the three dimensional quality to it, unless I'm just not seeing it on my screen

I have been looking at quite a few websites and online descriptions. It appears to me that the 10x10 tote is called the Prism – whether it is glossy, matte, frost, platinum or metallic.

The 6x6 seems to always be called the Lucent – no matter what material it is made out of – glossy, matte, frost, twill. There are so many materials.

So I took Prism and Lucent to refer to the sizing and number of squares.

The top 10x10 black glossy one is called a “Basic Prism Tote” in all my searches online. So it is a prism tote.
The grey 10x10 one is called a "Frost Prism tote" .

I think you might be referring to the “Prism metallic” totes – which have more dimension. According to a website that sells them, the prism metallic series consists of small triangles that give off a delicate shine like a jewel. The hues change depending on the viewing angle. They are a little more expensive than the basic prism tote because of this extra effect. I saw someone carrying this bag and it is quite stunning (two examples below).


Prism metallic tote in blue


Prism metallic tote in purple

 

[muchstuff]

I have been looking at quite a few websites and online descriptions. It appears to me that the 10x10 tote is called the Prism – whether it is glossy, matte, frost, platinum or metallic.

The 6x6 seems to always be called the Lucent – no matter what material it is made out of – glossy, matte, frost, twill. There are so many materials.

So I took Prism and Lucent to refer to the sizing and number of squares.

The top 10x10 black glossy one is called a “Basic Prism Tote” in all my searches online. So it is a prism tote.
The grey 10x10 one is called a "Frost Prism tote" .

I think you might be referring to the “Prism metallic” totes – which have more dimension. According to a website that sells them, the prism metallic series consists of small triangles that give off a delicate shine like a jewel. The hues change depending on the viewing angle. They are a little more expensive than the basic prism tote because of this extra effect. I saw someone carrying this bag and it is quite stunning (two examples below).

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Prism metallic tote in blue

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Prism metallic tote in purple

Sorry, I was mixing up the prism bags with the platinum series.

 

[jess236]

Sorry, I was mixing up the prism bags with the platinum series.

No worries. I am in the process of sorting it all out myself. It was actually helpful. I see that the Platinum series is entirely separate and consists of 7x7, 8x8 and 10x10 totes - among other styles. The Platinum 10x10 tote is not called a Prism tote unlike all of the others.

 

[muchstuff]

No worries. I am in the process of sorting it all out myself. It was actually helpful. I see that the Platinum series is entirely separate and consists of 7x7, 8x8 and 10x10 totes - among other styles. The Platinum 10x10 tote is not called a Prism tote unlike all of the others.

The squares on the platinum bags are also three dimensional. The squares aren't flat, they have a raised surface and give the bag a completely different look.

 

[jess236]

Yes the Platinum series has squares that are much thicker and the coating is meant to impart a mirror-like finish.
I'm not a fan of these. Although some still call it a Platinum Prism - depending on website. But it is definitely a separate series. Too shiny for me.

 

[muchstuff]

Yes the Platinum series has squares that are much thicker and the coating is meant to impart a mirror-like finish.
I'm not a fan of these. Although some still call it a Platinum Prism - depending on website. But it is definitely a separate series. Too shiny for me.
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I'm trying to find a bag I saw an Asian lady carrying in Nordstrom about a year or so ago. Pretty sure it was a platinum but as I remember it the surface of each triangle was "puffy" rather than flat. It was very cool, I wonder if it was a limited edition...?

 

[honolulu168]

Hello

I was initially going to go with the Lucent tote, but then I saw someone carrying the prism tote in glossy light blue. It was stunning!
What color are your prism totes?

hello! I think mine is platinum one silver one gold. I used them non stop last year.

 

[papertiger]

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hello! I think mine is platinum one silver one gold. I used them non stop last year.