The Cut - What's Behind the Criticism of Telfar?

In 2018, Telfar changed the fashion industry by creating its now flagship “Shopping Bag.” The popular vegan-leather accessory was originally offered in three sizes across an array of muted and vibrant colorways, while its democratic price points — $150 for a small, $202 for a medium, and $257 for a large — made it an accessible introduction to a luxury brand without asking consumers to pay conventional luxury prices. The bag’s cult status soon earned it the nickname the “Bushwick Birkin.”

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