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Fact: Tote bags will always be our go-to carrier when we need to stash our ~entire life~ into a single bag. Not only are they spacious AF, but also come in the cutest designs and colors—there are even some that you can have customized to your liking and preference. There are, however, new iterations that caught our eye recently. Enter: Puffer bags! They're just like their older sister, but the only major difference is the playful silhouette and squishy shape. Every fashion brand seems to be coming out with its own iteration, and NGL, we want them all!
Ready to shop? Here are seven brands that are either available locally or ship to the Philippines. Check them out below:
1. GENTLEWOMAN
We might be partial to this Thai brand's classic canvas tote bag, but their puffer tote bags are too cute for words! They come in both classic and small sizes, so you're all set to go, whether it's a day in the office or a night out.
GENTLEWOMAN Puffer Bag, $30 (approx. P1,670), GENTLEWOMAN official website
2. Beyond the Vines
They might be famous for their classic dumpling bags, but Beyond the Vines also carries puffer bags (aka poofy bags—how adorable!). They're made with water-resistant nylon so you don't have to worry about bringing it out during the rainy szn, plus they come in the cutest colors, too.
Beyond the Vines Poofy Bag, SGD 89 (approx. P3,671), Beyond the Vines official website
3. Occur in Summer
Looking for colorful yet still minimalist puffer totes? Thai-based brand Occur in Summer has your back. They also come in different sizes that can fit your needs—whether it's for work or for a day out doing errands.
Occur in Summer Take Home Bag, 720 Baht (approx. P1,139), Occur in Summer LINE store
4. blk cosmetics
You read that right—local beauty brand blk cosmetics also carries *cute* puffer tote bags that come in pastel purple and yellow. Released in time for their summer collection, these spacious bags can carry all your essentials!
blk cosmetics Puffer Tote Bag, P999, Shopee and Lazada
5. FOURFIVETHREE
This up-and-coming Indonesian brand offers different-sized puffer bags that come in SO. MANY. different colors! Their Small Gouw Bag alone has 46 hues that also come in various finishes. They also sell cute accessories like bag charms to add some ~personality~ to your totes!
FOURFIVETHREE Small Gouw Bag, P1,031, Shopee
6. Totes and Beyond
Totes often come without zippers, making it difficult to feel secure with your belongings, so if you're looking for a bag that has one, check out Totes and Beyond's puffer bags. It's also only cushioned with one layer of padding to make space for more of your stuff!
Totes and Beyond Small Puffer B-Classic, P1,100, Totes and Beyond official website
7. MONKI
ICYDK, sustainable fashion brand MONKI not only houses the cutest clothes, but they also have bags! Their electric blue padded tote features two shoulder straps, a magnetic closure, and an inner zip to carry your important essentials like your wallet and keys.
MONKI Padded Tote Bag, P1,700, Zalora
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