Balenciaga Carry Shopper versus Frakta by Ikea

The story of the shopper designed by Demna Gvasalia recalls in some ways the scene of the Devil Dresses Prada in which Andy-Anne Hathaway chuckles in front of two very similar belts called “totally different”, thus evoking Miranda-Meryl Streeps wrath and the famous monologue about the “cerulean sweater”.

Even in this case the choice is arduous: Ikea or Balenciaga? Frakta bag or Carry Shopper?

Just put the two bags next to each other to see how much they are: the same color, double handle, maxi size and almost identical silhouette.

Of course, one is made of durable polypropylene, the other is leather, 99 cents and the other 1700 euros. A great difference for someone. Element that marks the break between cult fashion or status symbol and object for common mortals.

Controversy and parodies invade the web, while the Swedish company declares: “We are deeply flattered that the Balenciaga tote bag resembles the Ikea iconic sustainable blue bag for 99 cents. Nothing beats the versatility of a great big blue bag!”.