Shoulder bags, belt bags, shoulder bagsFanny packs, messenger bags—whatever you want to call them—the internet tends to fall in love with them, especially when they come at affordable prices.
Last year, Lululemon $40 Belt Bag has appeared everywhere from high fashion magazines to Gun Owners Forums on Reddit. Earlier this year, Uniqlo's $20 crossbody bag has become ubiquitous on EDC, one social media post after another, earning the name “Birkin Millenaire.'
A new bag on the market now looks set to garner another wave of viral recognition. It's made by GUwhich will not ring a bell for some people living outside Japan. But that is about to change.
Uniqlo's sister brand is finally available in the US
A Japanese designer, manufacturer and retailer of discounted casual clothing, it has been around since 1973. Today, the brand has around 450 stores spread across Japan. It is also owned by the multinational retail holding company Fast Retailwhich owns another famous Japanese brand known for creating high quality basics, Uniqlo.
This year, GU is making its first foray into the American market. first physical location on American soil opens this week in New York City's Soho neighborhood. More importantly, Anyone can now buy GU products online in the United Statesincluding this unique budget bag.
