Most long-time readers know I have no interest in fashion. As in, zip, zero, zilch, nada. I hate clothes and have little-to-no interest in makeup, jewelry, etc. Keep this in mind for a moment.
The other day, Older Daughter was packing up an order of tankards for shipment. This meant pulling together the various components needed for shipping: Newspapers, strapping tape, boxes, bubble wrap, etc.
Slipping the roll of strapping tape over her wrist for convenience as she taped up boxes, she suddenly asked us, "Have you heard of the Balenciaga bracelet?"
Neither Don nor I had heard of the Balenciaga bracelet, so she urged us to look it up online. And do you know what we saw? Strapping tape. Literally, a bracelet made to look like a roll of strapping tape.
And not just any strapping tape. This is strapping tape with a $4,000 price tag.
"High-end fashion brands have a reputation for coming up with the most unique ideas for their products," this article diplomatically phrased it. "This time, luxury fashion brand Balenciaga which is often in the news for its quirky products, launched a bracelet that looks exactly like a tape. The product looks like a regular roll of clear tape, however, it is branded with the Balenciaga logo and adhesive."
Now I realize most fashion novelties are not likely to become mainstream. I doubt many cutting-edge stylish women in, say, New York City will be walking down the street with a roll of strapping tape on their wrists.
But still, I have to admit: This is stupid, even by fashion's bizarre definition of what's fashionable. If nothing else, a roll of strapping tape is heavy.
I'm not the only one who finds it stupid. From the article: "The product has left internet users shocked, who are mercilessly mocking it on social media websites. One user wrote on X, 'The luxury fashion house Balenciaga has once again sparked debate with its latest accessory, a bracelet designed to resemble a roll of clear tape, complete with the brand's logo and a hefty price tag of approximately $4,000! This is just insane.'"
And another: "Several users criticized the brand and its attempts at turning regular household items into fashion accessories with massive price tags. Another person wrote, 'I swear this whole brand is just a big inside joke.'"
And so, because the Lewis family is deeply into frugality, we'd like to present: The Lewis bracelet.
You, too, can experience the height of cutting-edge fashion at a mere fraction of the price!
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Ohhh Myyy Gosh, (OMG), you have GOT to be kidding me??
ReplyDeleteThank you for the full belly laugh this morning.
BUT, I guess if the gubber rich want to spend $4K on a roll of Tape, good for them.
OMGosh, could you just imagine what you could charge for a roll of "Duct Tape"?
Took a quick look-see in the Garage, I have $36,000 of Bracelets in the drawer if anyone wants to send me a check I'll get one in the mail for ya LOLOL
Again, Thank You for the laugh.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you'll be selling your bracelet at a discounted price... maybe only $2000???
ReplyDeleteI prefer to layer my bracelets-
ReplyDeletePacking tape and Duct tape bracelets, and pair them with electrical tape earrings. If I had a WD-40 necklace, I would be ready for anything!
I accessorize with camouflage 4" Gorilla tape role...
ReplyDeleteSo is this post an announcement for your new Etsy shop? BTW, I was glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read this as I would have made a mess. LOL LOL.
ReplyDeleteSJ now in California
Oh that brand is something else. A few years ago I started being targeted on Facebook with Balenciaga's crazy items, as if I were a possible consumer. My friends and I joked about what I possibly did to make anyone think I would buy such things. It made for some laughs. High-heeled bejeweled Crocs shoes were the funniest. So practical!
ReplyDeleteReminded me of the I Love Lucy show when she was wearing burlap bags.
ReplyDeleteAlso anyone whose children did Destination Imagination knows all about duct tape. I have seen prom gowns, etc made from the rolls.
Debbie in MA
I always love it when you describe your lack of interest in fashion and accessories. It is me to the T as they say. Thanks for the belly laugh. You know there are a bunch of masking tapes in my drawer that are various widths those would make a great ensemble. Wanted to mention that duct tapes come in many colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteAnd to think I used to waste my time painstakingly making rings out of telephone wire, when I could have just slipped a roll of tape over my wrist.
ReplyDeleteThey also have a Garbage Bag purse for $2,400!
ReplyDeleteBalenciaga, Demons involved in weird kid photo scandal a few years ago. Bad people.
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