The TELFAR “Plastic Bag” Couldn’t Be More TELFAR

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Summary

  • TELFAR subverts the mundane with its new “Plastic Bag” handbag, inspired by the ubiquitous single-use bags of NYC bodegas.
  • This new design, featuring a waterproof exterior and ruched handles, is available in two sizes and eleven prints, releasing August 15.

TELFAR introduces a fresh design to their expanding collection of handbags – the innovative TELFAR Plastic Bag. While this new style deviates from the traditional “TELFAR Shopping Bag”, it still carries a sense of familiarity that’s hard to ignore.

The design of the bag reflects the style of single-use bags often seen in bodegas and liquor stores across NYC, embodying TELFAR’s inclusive philosophy. Since its creation in 2004 in Brooklyn by Telfar Clemens, the brand has always aimed to be accessible to everyone, a value that has been inherent to it since the very beginning.

Featuring eleven vintage New York TELFAR designs and offered in two sizes, this design offers an expressive contrast to the generally minimalistic Shopping Bag. The exterior, double-lined and waterproof, has a glossy, plastic-like finish. Notable design elements include elastic handles with ruching. Inside, you’ll find two roomy pockets that can hold a water bottle, along with additional features like a zip pocket, slit pocket, and hidden stash pocket. The standard size, suitable for a 13-inch laptop, retails at $148 USD, while the carry-on-sized jumbo costs $195 USD.

The brand’s philosophy of being inclusive for everyone has influenced its rebellious perspective, leading to humorous anti-fashion moves and innovative distribution methods that emphasize accessibility for all. In June, TELFAR celebrated its 20th anniversary by holding a runway show on a SoHo side street, organizing an open audition for the presentation only a few weeks prior.

Next week, you’ll find the Plastic Bag and coordinating T-shirt capsules available for purchase exclusively on the TELFAR online store (www.telfar.net) on August 15. Additionally, they will also be offered in-store at 408 Broadway, New York City, around the same time.

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2025-08-14 19:26