River Island's 'stunning' handbag is 'the epitome of girlhood'

Daily Mirror

7 hours ago

Shoppers love River Island's glitzy new handbag that's wowed fashion fans
River Island shoppers are "obsessed" with a new beaded bag dubbed "the epitome of girlhood." Customers have fallen in love with a glitzy bag, designed in the shape of a blueberry matcha drink.
The fun accessory wowed fashion fans when it went viral on social media. 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_.
In her post, Ellie said: "Fellow matcha girlies, why is nobody discussing this bag? I fear this is the epitome of girlhood." She added: "Could you imagine this with an all-white outfit on holiday? I'm obsessed."
Ellie said the design reminded her of Blank Street's drinks, referencing the popular coffee shop chain. She said: "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."
The fashion lover added that she didn't think the bag would be for everyone, but she counted herself as a fan. "I deffo need it for holiday," she said.
"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."
Elsewhere, @beccieday was just as impressed. In her video, the shopper said: "Obsessed with this beaded blueberry matcha bag in River Island," and viewers had a similar reaction.
Replying to the videos, shoppers said they loved the new style. One fan wrote: "OH MY ACTUAL GOD." Another 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."
Elsewhere, Kate Spade offers a selection of food-inspired accessories. For bag lovers, there's a 3D Hamburger Crossbody on sale from £295 to £189. There's also a Fast Food Burger Pendant for £99 from £170 and Fast Food Burger Studs for £49 from £80.
More options include the Snack Bar Popsicle Crossbody Bag, which is on sale for £279 from £429, and 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.