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Inside the Nylon Bag’s Unlikely Rise to ‘It’ Status

In an era of soaring prices for luxury accessories, cheap, utilitarian nylon purses from brands like Lululemon and Uniqlo have become some of fashion’s most sought-after items.
Bags like the Lululemon Belt Bag and the Uniqlo Mini Round Shoulder Bag have been a hit on social media.
Bags like the Lululemon Belt Bag and the Uniqlo Mini Round Shoulder Bag have been a hit on social media. (BoF Collage/TikTok/Uniqlo)

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How Uniqlo Finally Won Over Gen-Z

Its viral cross-body bag and other TikTok favourites have helped the brand catch the attention of younger consumers. Now, the retailer wants to open more stores in the US and Europe.

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Diana Pearl
Diana Pearl

Diana Pearl is Senior News and Features Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s marketing and media coverage.

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