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Louis Vuitton Unveils Sandwich Bag, Internet Stunned By Hefty Price Tag!

Renowned for their innovative ideas, luxury fashion companies are often associated with outrageous prices for their luxurious goods. Among the items that went viral online are the Dolce & Gabbana "Khaki Ski Mask Cap" priced at ₹32,000 and the Hugo Boss flip-flops offered for ₹9,000, reported NDTV.

Now, a Sandwich Bag made of cowhide leather has been launched by the French brand Louis Vuitton at a shocking price of ₹2,80,000. The piece, designed by the Men's Creative Director of the French luxury fashion house Pharrell Williams, went on sale on January 4.

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Inspiration for the design of the new accessory was drawn from a classic paper sandwich bag. The large clutch is made of cowhide leather "in the same colour as the house's famed (paper) shopping bags." Additionally, it features the recognizable Louis Vuitton lettering and a blue closure to keep sandwiches or any other valuables.

What's special about LV's Sandwich Bag?

  • Pharrell Williams, the men's creative director of Louis Vuitton, has designed a high-fashion accessory inspired by the classic paper sandwich bag.
  • The large clutch bag, made of cowhide leather in the same colour as the brand's iconic shopping bags, debuted on the runway during Williams' collection in Paris, according to CNN.
  • The accessory is precisely folded to resemble its more everyday counterpart and features the Louis Vuitton lettering along with a blue fastening, reminiscent of the brand's bag handles.
  • The piece went on sale on January 4 at the brand's West Hollywood pop-up store, with a retail price of $3,130.
  • Louis Vuitton has a history of drawing inspiration from everyday accessories, adding a luxury twist to traditionally more affordable items.

"The Louis Vuitton Sandwich Bag is crafted from supple cowhide leather in precisely the same colour as the House's renowned shopping bags. It showcases the identical 'Louis Vuitton' and 'Maison Fondee En 1854' lettering as found on the bags. Inside, there is a zipped pocket and a double flat pocket for organizational purposes," as stated on the brand's website.

Additionally, it was mentioned by Louis Vuitton that it has dimensions of 30 centimetres in length, 27 centimetres in height, and 17 centimetres in width.

Internet quips over the LV's Sandwich Bag

The design and cost of the bag garnered reactions from several internet users, with one individual stating, "It looks like it was generated with AI." Another comment observed, "It's giving McDonald's," reported NDTV. A third person humorously remarked, "Damn, y'all got Richie rich; a luxury brown bag isn't something I thought the world needed." Another user suggested, "Perfect for Joey Tribbiani." An X user added, "Always find this stuff interesting, making everyday items like a paper bag into high fashion." One comment expressed, "So now you can even flex with a lunch box? No, this is hard."

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