In a new bag from Freitag, every part—from the fabric ... The product is the latest example of a “monomaterial” design approach that some brands are beginning to use for a simple reason ...

(He cites Jane Birkin and her charm-covered namesake Hermès bag as an example of the trend’s endurance.) And there’s a social element. “You don’t bring out a life-size plush dog bag ...

The bags eventually sold out in a matter of days, compelling shoppers to resell them for $300 and $500, even $1,000 for a set of all four colors. At the time, TJ’s assured consumers that the ...