Buy this 'Ikea' bag for Dh8,000

Would Dubai's high-profile shoppers dig in the new 'Ikea' bag?

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By Compiled by Anita Iyer

Published: Tue 25 Apr 2017, 4:05 PM

Dubai has a luxurious aura to itself. Ask any outsider what he thinks of Dubai and bang the answer would be - land of gold, swanky malls, tall buildings and all the luxuries, ever thought of.
Swedish brand IKEA was in news currently for its humble blue bag that got a fashion upgrade, courtesy couture brand Balenciaga. The latter launched a neon blue tote bag, which is uncannily similar to Ikea's carry bag, called Frakta.
While Ikea's bag with a holding capacity of 25 kg is worth a mere Dh3, Balenciaga's tote is priced at nearly Dh8,000!
So, would the high-profile shoppers in Dubai empty their pockets to buy a bag similar to the Ikea bag for Dh8,000? For the uninitiated, Balenciaga does have a store in Mall of Emirates, Dubai. Or you could head to the nearest Ikea store at Festival City to buy the pocket-friendly version.
Responding to the viral attention it got, Ikea took to Instagram with a cheeky response that read, "This spring's it bag is here! Sometimes it's easy to keep up with the world of fashion. Ours is 19,995 kronor cheaper, however."
 

Compiled by Anita Iyer

Published: Tue 25 Apr 2017, 4:05 PM

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