wavenovel Chapter 1285 Bag
Chapter 1285 Bag
Chapter 1285 Bag
"Wow, unnie, look..."
"Is that a Gengar handbag that the woman is holding?"
In a coffee shop near Hongdae, Wu Xiarong, who was drinking coffee, suddenly looked up and her eyes were very sharp. She locked onto the handbag in the hand of a college student-looking woman who had just walked in. Her eyes lit up and she immediately whispered to Kim Namjoo across from her.
In recent years, Apink's development has been mediocre due to the company's poor planning and the emergence of increasingly strong new girl groups and increasingly beautiful young girls. It can be said that they have been on a downward trend. Their comeback in June this summer was caught in the vortex of the girl group battle. They were first suppressed by BLACKPINK, and then Red Velvet became the dominant force, which resulted in this comeback not making much of a splash.
As an idol from a girl group that predates EXO by a year, honestly, it's really not a good feeling to see no improvement with each comeback, to watch your popularity decline and to feel powerless as you get older.
Fortunately, Apink was indeed very popular back then, and they still have a group of loyal fans and a fixed audience. Their income is okay, and even though their albums didn't do very well, they did try their best, so they've gotten used to it and don't have too many negative emotions.
After the group finished their activities a while ago, they had a break. Today was the day to get together. Kim Namjoo and Oh Ha-young went to the dormitory to put their things down first, and then they went out shopping together.
Upon hearing the maknae's voice, Kim Namjoo subtly turned around and glanced back. Although Oh Hayoung didn't explicitly say who it was, she immediately spotted the target Oh Hayoung was referring to, along with the conspicuous handbag.
This is the Dionysus bag with the Dionysus embossed design, one of the items in this GUCCI and Pokémon collaboration. The iconic laughing face and GUCCI logo are very eye-catching under the lights.
The Dionysus bag has an official price of 7.2 million Korean won, making it the most expensive item in the entire collaboration.
This Pokémon collaboration by Ji Kyung-won has been the hottest topic in the fashion world, or rather, among young people, in recent days. Of course she knows about it... or rather, most young people in Seoul know about it now.
Just now, this girl with the bag in her hand has just come in, and soon all sorts of subtle glances have drifted over to her. It's not just the two female idols, Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young, who are watching; you could say that half of the coffee shop is paying attention.
Following its release, the collaboration quickly became one of the hottest fashion items in the Peninsula fashion scene in recent years, especially the most sought-after pieces.
This collaboration is truly amazing. It would be a must-buy even as a fashion item, let alone a top-tier collaboration between GUCCI and Pokémon, plus the added endorsement of a local global ambassador, giving it so much special meaning.
At this point in time, being able to acquire a Pokémon collaboration item, especially one of the most popular and expensive ones, is not just a symbol of wealth, but also a symbol of status and connections, and a perfect proof of being at the forefront of fashion.
The feeling of being noticed and envied, of being the center of attention and having one's vanity completely satisfied, is irresistible to most girls... Although the woman holding the Gengar bag didn't make any extra movements, her light steps, reserved expression, and confident smile as she walked to the front desk all proved that she had taken in all the attention around her and was extremely pleased with herself.
Even Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young, who are considered to have good incomes among female idols, couldn't help but feel envious... because neither of them could buy it.
"Unnie, did you steal it?" Wu Xiarong asked softly after a two-second silence, turning her gaze away from the object.
"I applied online before the release, but it was already sold out."
Kim Nam-joo shook her head, looking somewhat regretful: "Don't even mention me, I heard that many long-term GUCCI VIPs can't even reserve one. I heard that many VIPs are protesting to the brand, saying that the limited edition is too small, and that VIPs should have priority purchase rights or something. Anyway, everyone's going crazy for it."
She seemed genuinely interested; she had clearly done some research on it.
As she spoke, Kim Nam-joo glanced at the woman with the bag who had already bought her coffee and was sitting in an empty seat, and gently pouted: "Do you know how much that Gengar Dionysus bag she's holding costs now?"
"I remember seeing something like that on the official website..."
Wu Xiaorong thought for a moment and recalled, "It seems to be more than seven million, the most expensive among the collaborations...tsk tsk, it really is quite expensive."
A price of over seven million is really not cheap; even for celebrities, it definitely falls into the category of luxury goods.
"Seven million is the official price."
Upon hearing this, Kim Nam-joo curled her lip in disdain: "Do you know how much this bag costs to buy offline right now?"
"How many?"
"It has more than doubled, to twenty million."
"Qingjia? It's only been two days, right?"
"Because they're all limited editions and in very limited stock, all of these collaborations have gone up in price since their release. The Gengar Dionysus bag and the Eevee Pompom bag have seen the biggest price increases and are the most sought-after. Do you know how much the Pompom bag costs now? It wasn't as expensive as the Gengar bag at launch, only a little over three million, but I checked this morning and it's already almost ten times more expensive, and you still can't buy it..."
"OMG! Ten times? That's over thirty million? That's way too expensive!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Xiaorong couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaim in surprise. She felt that the price was already a bit out of bounds. Then she sighed softly, "But that paw pad bag is so cute, I really want it."
"The original price isn't a problem, but it's really too expensive now. Even so, there are still a lot of people scrambling for it and the price keeps going up. If GUCCI doesn't restock and it becomes a limited edition, the price will probably go up even more."
Kim Nam-joo shrugged with regret, glanced back at the woman with the bag, her eyes filled with regret and longing, and sighed as well.
...I guess I can only blame myself for not being a VIP and not being able to snag one before.
After finishing their coffee and leaving, both of them couldn't help but glance back in that direction before going out.
"By the way, Xia Rong, which of these GUCCI collaborations do you think looks the best?"
"It must be that 'paw pad' bag. I've never seen such a beautiful bag before. The shape is classic and the design is amazing... I've seen several idols post photos of themselves buying it online. You know Jennie from Blackpink, right? She bought one."
"I don't know her, but I saw Son Ye-jin being photographed yesterday, but..."
"Bang~"
Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young entered the dorm room using the password. After closing the door, they chatted as they walked in: "It seems like the unnies haven't come back yet... But Son Ye-jin isn't carrying the Paw Pad bag, she's carrying that Gengar bag, and she seems to really like it..."
"GUCCI's collaborations this time are all very beautiful, otherwise they wouldn't be so popular."
"Yeah, but I still prefer that 'paw pad' bun. It's a shame, you can't get one at all, and it's too expensive... huh?"
After taking a few steps inside, Kim Nam-joo, who had been muttering something, casually turned her head, and after her gaze swept over the sofa, she suddenly stopped as if struck by lightning, standing there with her mouth agape and her eyes wide open, staring in disbelief at what was in front of her.
"What happened, Ernie?"
She suddenly stopped, and Wu Xiarong, who was behind her, almost bumped into her. She quickly stopped and asked a question with some confusion, then followed Jin Nanzhu's gaze to the sofa next to her...
...She instantly understood why this unnie had suddenly stopped and froze.
A bag that looked somewhat unfamiliar yet familiar was casually placed on the sofa in the living room, less than two meters away from them—it was the GUCCI x Eevee Paw Paw bag that the two of them had been discussing for a long time and had been eyeing.
It lay there quietly, the bag and pouch folded up casually, as if it weren't the luxury item that had recently appreciated tenfold and represented Seoul's trendy fashion. Instead, it just felt like an ordinary handbag or a plastic bag.
Wu Xiaorong's eyes widened immediately; this bag was her favorite!
We were just discussing and envying each other, how come we suddenly saw each other in the dorm?
It's heartbreaking to see it all left so carelessly here. Who could be so sloppy and haphazardly leaving things out like this...?
"Hmm~"
Just then, footsteps came from the restroom. Turning around, they saw Jung Eunji walking towards them, yawning as she did so. Upon seeing the two of them, she casually gestured with her lips: "You're here?"
"..."
After seeing Jung Eun-ji's lazy demeanor, the two were stunned for a few seconds before exclaiming in surprise, "Ahhhhh!"
Jung Eunji was startled by the two's reaction, yawning so hard she slapped her face. She watched in horror as Kim Namjoo picked up an unidentified object from the sofa and rushed over, asking excitedly and in astonishment, "Unnie, is this yours?"
"..."
Jung Eun-ji glanced at it, and when she saw the bag in her hand, the surprise on her face immediately disappeared, and her previous lazy look returned. However, her eyes and demeanor unconsciously carried a touch of reserve and composure.
“Yeah~” Jung Eun nodded: “What’s wrong?”
"Where did you snag this, Unnie? Are you a GUCCI VIP?" This time it was Oh Ha-young who asked, her eyes fixed intently on her, trying to find out how.
She hadn't seen Jung Eun-ji during her nearly week-long holiday, and she never expected that their meeting today would bring them such a big surprise and shock.
"Oh, I'm not a VIP. Who buys things every day when they're so expensive? ...Besides, I heard even VIPs can't get them."
"How did Unnie get it? Did she buy it secretly? How much did it cost?"
"I didn't buy it."
Jung Eunji glanced at Kim Namjoo and Oh Ha-young, who were fiddling with her baby pouch and looking quite fond of it. She smiled slightly but waved her hand in a very indifferent manner: "I called Kyungwon, and he gave it to me."
His tone was casual, as if it were nothing to mention, and with a wave of his hand, a gentle breeze seemed to move about, displaying the demeanor of a grandmaster.
"..."
The two people next to him fell silent instantly.
Upon hearing this, I felt a sense of absurdity.
Others can't even get their hands on it or afford to buy it, but this time, she just made a phone call and the star of this collaboration, the global ambassador, personally delivered it to her?
The next second, both Wu Xiarong and Jin Nanzhu could feel the overwhelming sense of arrogance and superiority emanating from that calm tone and the slight airflow.
They're clearly in the same group, but just by saying that casually, it felt like there was a huge difference in their social standing. Kim Namjoo looked at the bag in her hand and, for some reason, suddenly found it less appealing than she had liked before.
Do you think we can't tell you're showing off?
Ugh, those damn Busan guys.
She couldn't help but want to roll her eyes out.
...Never mind, considering how fierce and argumentative she is, let's just pretend we didn't see it.
"Ah, it's so beautiful~ Ah!!"
However, Wu Xiaorong's attention was really focused on the bag. She kept stroking the leather and fur on the surface, touching the iconic paw pads, and couldn't put it down: "Kiyo~~ these little paws."
"It's so soft, just like the pictures online."
As she spoke, she unzipped the bag hanging on her scarf, revealing all the cosmetics, umbrellas, and sunglasses that Jung Eun-ji had inside. Oh Ha-young looked at the space inside and couldn't help but exclaim, "The space is much bigger than I imagined, it can hold a lot of things! Wow, this bag is absolutely amazing!"
Her tone revealed undisguised envy; she truly wished the bag in her hand were hers... It wasn't just her; there's a reason why the Eevee Paw Paw bag is so popular. Few girls who like this style can resist its charm, otherwise it wouldn't have become so hot.
"It's alright, it's not so bad once you get used to it."
Jung Eun-ji, a magnanimous Busan woman, waved her hand again, not annoyed that her sister had opened her bag. She said in a tone that was three parts calm, three parts disgust, and four parts nonchalant, "And it gets dirty easily."
"..." Even Wu Xiarong's lips twitched slightly this time.
"What bag is immune to dirt? And this is a GUCCI!"
After a two-second pause, Wu Xiaorong spoke up, looking down at the bag in her hand, playing with her little paws, and liking it more and more: "It's really kiyo~"
"But it does look pretty good... but mine is just the regular version."
Jung Eun-ji finally managed to calm her vanity, then, her eyes darting around, she revealed, "I heard from Kyung-won that GUCCI has prepared a limited number of 'special edition' items this time, exclusively for high-end VIP clients, celebrity friends, and insiders. Like this paw pad bag—he said the special edition uses different leather materials for the surface and interior, and the owner's name or a unique symbol will be embroidered on the inner layer of the paw pad. There's also a special custom embroidery service."
"qingjia?"
Hearing what she said, the eyes of the two people next to her turned red... They really wanted it in the first place, let alone the word 'special'.
Women understand women best; they know without a doubt how much envy this "special edition" will attract.
"Unnie, you and Kyungwon oppa are such good friends, why didn't you ask him for it even though you asked?" Oh Ha-young's eyes sparkled. "You don't seem like the kind of person who would be shy, do you?"
"Go to hell! How could I be so shameless?" Jung Eunji gave him a playful kick. "Of course I wanted it, but he said it was specially made, so they only made a few..."
Jung Eun-ji shrugged, looking somewhat helpless: "He even blamed me for not telling him beforehand."
Asi!
The two youngest members of Apink standing next to her saw her expression and couldn't help but curse inwardly.
That rude Busan woman actually had the nerve to ask for it!
They didn't even say anything beforehand... Damn it, does that mean it's okay just because they said something?