River Island's 'stunning' £50 bag 'matcha girlies' need 'immediately'
River Island shoppers have fallen in love with a new beaded handbag from the retailer's premium collection
Matcha lovers say they are "obsessed" with a new River Island bag that's been hailed as "the epitome of girlhood." Shoppers love the beaded style, which is inspired by a blueberry matcha drink. The novelty bag impressed customers when it went viral on TikTok.
The Green Premium Blueberry Matcha Shoulder Bag was featured in a popular video shared by a shopper named Ellie, who posts on TikTok as @fenloninteriors_. Ellie said: "Fellow matcha girlies, why is nobody discussing this bag? I fear this is the epitome of girlhood."
She continued: "Could you imagine this with an all-white outfit on holiday? I'm obsessed." The blogger told viewers the design reminded her of Blank Street's drinks, referencing the popular coffee shop chain.
She explained: "As a matcha girlie, it's giving Blank Street matcha. Like, I want that just on me permanently. Like, it's stunning. It's also giving that sort of Kate Spade vibe." Ellie added that she didn't think the bag would be for everyone, but she loved it. "I deffo need it for holiday," she shared.
"I feel like it's going to be Marmite, you're either gonna love it or hate it. I also love the beaded feature, you know, beaded bags are just so in right now. As a matcha girlie, I require this bag immediately."
In another post, @beccieday was just as impressed. In her post, the TikTok user said: "Obsessed with this beaded blueberry matcha bag in River Island," and viewers had a similar reaction.
Replying to the videos, shoppers praised the new style. One fan commented: "OH MY ACTUAL GOD." A second said their friend "would LOVE" the design, and someone else told a fellow social media user: "I fear you need this."
The Green Premium Blueberry Matcha Shoulder Bag is £50 at River Island. The product description says the beaded bag is from River Island's premium collection and that it has a zip fastening and chain strap.
Similar designs from River Island include the £46 Red Premium Red Sauce Beaded Clutch Bag, the £46 Beige Premium Beaded Pizza Shoulder Bag, the £50 Green Premium 7up Beaded Can Shoulder Bag, and the £50 Blue Premium Baked Beans Beaded Shoulder Bag.
Some shoppers have taken to review website TrustPilot to share their thoughts on River Island. Someone wrote: "I paid £32 for a cross body bag, have had to had it replaced twice since I bought it less than 6 months ago as the stitching has come away. The store replaced it no problem but so disappointed with the quality."
Another claimed: "Products arrived in good order but I paid for a specific delivery day and this was not honoured. What is the point of offering this service if it does not get adhered to. Emailed to complain about this and nothing was done about it. Very disappointing."
Alternatively, Kate Spade offers a selection of food-inspired accessories. For bag lovers, there's a 3D Hamburger Crossbody on sale from £295 to £189. The product description says: "Our crossbodies are perfect if you want to carry your important things without all the bulk. Plus, your hands are free to keep up with all your group texts and grip that vanilla latte."
There's also the Snack Bar Popsicle Small Slim Bifold Wallet, which is on sale for £129 from £195. For jewellery lovers, there's also a Fast Food Ice Pop Pendant, which is on sale for £54 from £90, and the Fast Food Ice Pop Studs, which are on sale for £49 from £80. The product description for the pendant says: "The finishing touch to your outfit. And the reason for all the oohs and aahs."
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