Monday, July 26, 2010

The Wow Observation


A kaleidoscope vacation in the islands. Piña colada dreams by the beach. A sunset escapade in the sun. I’m not talking about a weekend trip in the Bahamas, I’m talking about my funky tote bag from Loop.

I’ve been using it on a daily basis for two years now and I have no plans of ditching it for a new bag anytime soon. I use it for school, for trips to the mall, for anything, really. Its trendy exterior and roomy interior are enough reasons for me to keep on using it as my default bag.

Below are some of the characteristics which make it stand out:


It is a vibrant mix of colors. Greens, oranges and yellows in varying tones are scattered on the main body of the bag. Strips of crimson red run along its sides as they extend outwards, serving as the bag’s shoulder straps. Mint green florals printed on a highlighter red background make up the front and side pockets. A peek at the inside reveals a purple interior studded with lilac octopuses squirting green and yellow dots.


It has the grooviest seaside patterns. Where shells, lobsters and octopuses make up a fashion statement.

It is made out of canvas with a hint of leather. Predominantly structured with cloth, it is eco-friendly. Leather simply accents and adds texture.


It is a roomy tote bag. From notebooks, to soiled clothes, it expands considerably to accommodate almost anything. No need to worry about breakage because after all, it is made out of cloth.


Pockets, pockets, pockets! Keep knickknacks organized with huge pockets lined out in front.

These characteristics can be grouped into the following categories:

APPEARANCE (color and design)
MATERIAL (canvas and leather)
FORM (expandable)
FUNCTION (as a tote bag, it holds things)

A marriage of beautiful form and function, this bag will make people enjoy using it. As with most products, it first has to be visually appealing for it to grab attention. Then, it has to be able to hold in a considerable amount of things for it to actually be usable.

At the end of the day, it will be up to the person using the bag to determine whether or not he prioritizes aesthetics over function and vice versa.

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