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While Paris Fashion Week was going down, freelance designer Tal Maslavi debuted a clever bag that riffs on his own cake shoes.
Remember those "Is it cake?" memes that went viral during the COVID-19 pandemic? They're four years old now Really makes you think.
This was not a gimmick for gimmick's sake, though: Maslavi's $1,000 handbags are made in Italy of nappa leather and each fitted with a custom-made cake slice accent. It may be funny but it's also bonafide luxury.
As good as it is, the edible handbag movement isn't a trend proper; these highly situational handbags won't ever supersede more conventional accessories for obvious reasons. Do you ever really see anyone carrying around Balenciaga's chip bag?
But utility was never the goal. Food bags are fun, the only time it's okay to play with your food. And this new generation is, importantly, quality-conscious, elevating them from bauble to beautiful.