When it comes to handbags, we all have our personal preferences. Some love small ones, others prefer big bags. Whatever the size, a stylish bag is always a must-have for every woman. But it is also important to choose the right one that fits your style and needs. If you love large bags, you are in luck because they are now back in fashion. This season, you’ll find them everywhere from luxury resale sites to high-end fashion boutiques.
The large bag trend can be traced to Milan-based designer Virginia Rolle who started an Instagram account called “The Big Bag Club” in February 2019. Rolle’s posts feature bags stretched to outrageous sizes and superimposed onto influencers, models and celebrities like Zendaya, Kaia Gerber and Chiara Ferragni. She explains via email that she started the project to highlight accessories as “the real protagonist of an outfit, enriching and defining it.”
In addition to their fashionable appeal, large bags are incredibly practical. They can easily fit all the essentials, including a bottle of water, snacks and makeup. They’re also perfect for travel, since they can easily squish into those pesky airport size devices. And of course, they’re a great way to hide your messy hair when you’re trying to get through security.
Big bags are essentially flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs). They are usually made from woven PP plastic with loops at the top that can be used to lift them. Unlike sea freight containers and europallets, FIBCs are easy to handle during automated loading and unloading because they don’t require a pallet or other external transport device. Moreover, they are also safer to transport because they have an extremely low risk of damage.
Despite their many advantages, there are some downsides to large bags. Most notably, they’re not as durable as other shipping containers. They are also more susceptible to moisture and heat. For this reason, it’s crucial to properly store and transport them.
Another drawback is that they can be expensive. Fortunately, you can avoid the expensive price tag of large bags by purchasing them secondhand from sites like Rebag. This site is known for selling pre-owned luxury goods, including bags from some of the world’s most prestigious brands.
Additionally, you can purchase new FIBCs from companies that specialize in the design and manufacturing of custom bags. These reusable bags are safe for transport and can be printed with any information that you may need, such as the name of your product or specific handling instructions. They can also save you money by reducing shipping costs. For example, reusing an FIBC five times can cut your packaging costs by 43%. This is a major savings when compared to buying new bags every time you need them.
