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'Unicorn D-Styling' bag

Handbag
2019
Artist/Maker
Tod's (designer)
Tao Liang (designer)
Place of origin
Italy (made)

This handbag is a limited edition miniature version of TOD’S ‘D’ bag designed in collaboration with Chinese blogger and influencer Mr Bags (Tao Liang). The bag is made in the colour 'Airy Blue', which was one of the most popular colours among Chinese consumers in 2019. The bag features a detachable white leather unicorn accessory and detachable long leather strap that allows the bag to be worn across the body.

Object details

Category
Bags
Object type
Handbag
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Handbag
  • Strap
Title'Unicorn D-Styling' bag
Materials and techniques
leather, metal
Leather
Brief description
Handbag, leather, metal, Mr. Bags in collaboration with TOD’S, Italy, 2019.
Physical description
Pale blue leather 'Unicorn D-Styling' handbag, with black and white contrasting handles and strap, and detachable leather unicorn accessory. Designed by Mr. Bags in collaboration with TOD’S, 2019.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21cm
  • Width: 26cm
  • Depth: 18cm
Gallery label
(12/2020)
Chinese blogger and influencer Tao Liang, also known as Mr. Bags, regularly collaborates with fashion brands such as Tod’s to create limited-edition capsule collections. These are primarily sold to his seven million followers on social media @mrbags. This new mode of communication lies beyond the traditional catwalks and boutiques, and is so successful that the Mr. Bags' mini-website Baoshop can sell out within minutes.

V&A, Room 40, Bags: Inside Out
Credit line
Given by Mr. Bags
Summary
This handbag is a limited edition miniature version of TOD’S ‘D’ bag designed in collaboration with Chinese blogger and influencer Mr Bags (Tao Liang). The bag is made in the colour 'Airy Blue', which was one of the most popular colours among Chinese consumers in 2019. The bag features a detachable white leather unicorn accessory and detachable long leather strap that allows the bag to be worn across the body.
Other number
PROV.196-2020 - Incorrect number
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.252:1, 2-2019

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Record createdJanuary 16, 2020
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1525517/unicorn-d-styling-bag-handbag-tao-liang/
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