Artichoke, but make it fashion: Luxury bags that look like fruit and veg

Whether it’s the viral artichoke from Loewe or the cheeky bag charms from Jacquemus, fruit and veg-inspired wearables are everywhere right now.

Less about novelty and more about crafting collectible, statement pieces, fruit and vegetable-inspired bags are a fresh and fun addition to everyday outfits. Designers are treating them almost like sculptures, and collectors are waking up to this playful trend that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

After JW Anderson’s pigeon bag made an appearance on Sex and the City sequel And Just Like That…, the everyday wearability of these pieces is increasing, as people are seeking something a little extra to complete their looks.

Whether you see it as a daily accessory or an objet d’art, grab the grocery basket and scroll on for a colourful salad of style below. These luxury bags don’t just use fruit and vegetable motifs, but fully embrace them in shape and form. As summer comes calling, you won’t want to miss out.

[Hero and Featured Image Credit: Moschino]

Artichoke, but make it fashion: Luxury bags that look like fruit and veg

Moschino Apple Bag

This handbag caused quite the uproar on the runways this Spring/Summer, as Moschino released a bag that very much replicated a supermarket apple box. Entirely handmade, it features a base that simulates cardboard, PVC film wrapping, and stickers that look like real food labels.

The bag is part of Moschino’s quirky Moschino Collector Bags, a selection that also includes a fish bag, a milk carton bags, and even a champagne bottle bag.

Loewe Artichoke Clutch

Made from Nappa lambskin, Loewe released a viral vegetable bag this year with the Artichoke Clutch. Through a moulded metal frame, the leather layers of the vegetable are mimicked in an artful way. The bag is playful and easy to wear — and unmistakably easy to spot from afar.

Cult Gaia Grape Clutch

For something a little more suited to elegant evening affairs, the Cult Gaia Grape Clutch is a fine choice. The delicate acrylic bag comes with a brass stem and a subtle side hinge opening. While it is small, does not fit even an iPhone, it surely makes a big statement. This bag also comes in crimson, if green grapes are not your first fruit of choice.

Chloé Tropicus Papaya Minaudière in Brass

Bursting with summer essence, Chloé Tropicus bags come in a variety of vibrant colours and glossy finishes, striking a balance “between fantasy and finesse.” The Papaya bag is no different, hand-crafted from brass and enamel, and completed with a long chain shoulder strap. The half-moon silhouette feels sophisticated yet fun.

Along a similar tangent, Chloé also makes a lemon and a lime bag.

Oscar de la Renta Pear Minaudière

Made in suede, Oscar de la Renta pays “a sculptural ode to the pear” with this bag. Instantly recognisable, the Pear Minaudière is finished with gleaming metal accents, from the gilded leaves to the slender cord. A whimsical handbag for a the wearer with whimsy.

Staud Beaded Bag Mushroom

Staud is known and beloved for its beaded bags, and while they do also have a beaded ‘shroomscape’ bag, this model takes things to another level of adorability. The hand-beaded bag comes with a detachable crossbody strap, and features a leather-wrapped handle and zipper opening. The detailing consists of 100% glass beads.

Louis Vuitton LV Dragon Fruit Bag Charm

For a sweet item with a local touch, Louis Vuitton’s Dragon Fruit Bag Charm is a charming addition to any day bag. Crafted from leather, it embodies the spirit of the tropical fruit in a fun way. The vibrant pink peel is met with the fruit’s seeds, which have been intricately reinterpreted as the LV monogram. The bag charm is large enough to hold keys, or even wireless headphones.

JW Anderson Hand Crocheted Lemon Charm

JW Anderson has released a new line of fun bag charms — including a leather Venus fly trap, no less. For something a little more fruity, the hand-crocheted lemon charm comes in mercerised cotton yarn, with a silver engraved logo medallion, and is completed with a leather cord.

Anya Hindmarch Return to Nature Radish Charm

Part of the ‘Return To Nature’ collection, this radish bag charm is crafted from compostable leather, and made without any hardware. The charm features a rosewood red radish linked to a leather hoop, completed with subtle stitch detailing. It has been designed to “return to the earth at the end of its life.” There’s an equally adorable carrot charm, too.

Jacquemus The Banana Bag Charm

Jacquemus is known for its fun-loving accessories, and they make a whole range of fruit and vegetable-inspired bag charms. While we also love the strawberry and garlic versions, the banana charm stands out from the rest. Embossed in crocodile leather with a knot in smooth leather, it adds a lightness to any bag it accompanies.

This story first appeared on Prestige Thailand.