Today on NPR the broadcaster mentioned designer shopping bags were going to be a new market. He mentioned Anya Hindmarch's "I'm not a Plastic Bag" bag and said that it sells for about $250. This is something new to me. He also mentioned that her purses sell for over $1,000. I don't remember hearing of this designer before. Would you ever consider adding one of her designer shopping bags to your collection? They look like they are made well. Here's a link: http://thegoodelife.typepad.com/the_goode_life/2007/02/designer_shoppi.html
Would you purchase a designer shopping bag like one of Anya Hindmarch's "I'm not a pl
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I think it sold for 15 UK pounds, and 25 USD in stores. Long waiting list though.
It is so limited in numbers, that ebay drove the prices upward of $200.
I am still kicking myself for not buying them back then and just sell it on ebay. I put my name on the waitlist but changed my mind when they called, stupid decision. So yes I would buy it since it is so cheap and you can make a tidy profit. hehex
It is so limited in numbers, that ebay drove the prices upward of $200.
I am still kicking myself for not buying them back then and just sell it on ebay. I put my name on the waitlist but changed my mind when they called, stupid decision. So yes I would buy it since it is so cheap and you can make a tidy profit. hehex
Jeslyn, did you say it sold in the US for $25? Is this originally? I think I saw these bags mentioned as far back as February 2007. So I think you're saying is that they were initially much less than they are now.
This whole designer shopping bag thing is an ingenious marketing gimmick. I must own a dozen canvas tote bags that were freebies from various companies that would serve the same purpose. Except for a few devout "greenies", I don't see the average shopper bringing 8-10 canvas bags to the store to buy their week's groceries.
I would buy them to resell on eBay though!
I would buy them to resell on eBay though!
The only way I would buy one is if I knew I was going to use it for groceries. I think it looks stupid to carry it around as a purse. If it really gets people to forego the plastic bags and go green, I am all for it. I don't like the idea of people standing in line for it just because they can get a "designer" bag for $25.00. Leave them for the people that really want to utilize them for what they were intended.
Not unless it was a lot more attractive than the AH offering - it just didn't do it at all for me and I would prefer something that didn't 'shout' its message but simply offered stylish functionality.
Exactly! I have these two Marc Jacobs canvas totes:
Which are both soooo much easier to find and get online than that "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" hype.
Serves the same purpose without needing to let the whole world know. I don't find anything special about these Not a Plastic Bag totes at all.
Besides, if I could, I would use my shopping totes to get groceries. However, I need the grocery bags as garbage bags.Frankly, no.
I just wouldn't use it. I'd rather buy the "Im not a plastic bag" vs. an actual designer shopping bag because at least that thing is cheap. I'd rather pay $15 for something I'll never use than $250.
I just wouldn't use it. I'd rather buy the "Im not a plastic bag" vs. an actual designer shopping bag because at least that thing is cheap. I'd rather pay $15 for something I'll never use than $250.
It shows how much I know (or don't know) about designer shopping bags. I may pay $15 just to have one. I use a purse and a shopping type bag (not paper or plastic) everyday for work. I usually carry my lunch and stuff because my purses are smaller. Some of these bags I get from Estee Lauder as a gift with purse. Is anyone on the blog still talking to me. 