Fans of the affordable shop said that they have quickly become ‘obsessed’ with the ‘new viral must have’
If you’re still looking forward to some summer days out during the last few weeks of sunshine and warm weather, a bag will be essential to carry all your belongings. If you don’t want to splash out on something that could get dirty or ruined, Home Bargains has something new that’s making waves online.
The discount store shared an Instagram video from the clothing section in one of its stores and told shoppers there’s a new £6 bag that “everyone will ask you about”. It is sure to stand out with its bold colours and special features.
The “sleek and durable” £6 Originals Rubber Tote Bag from Home Bargains is ideal for trips to the shops or even for a day out at the beach. Thanks to its “wipe-clean rubber material,” it is even easier to clean than traditional bags made of cloth or other materials.
On the Home Bargains website, the bag is described as a “go-to for stylish, easy-to-clean practicality”. It is available in three different colours – white, hot pink and baby blue – and is “perfect for carrying all your essentials wherever life takes you”.
People were quick to notice the similarities between the Home Bargains version and a more expensive version directly from the popular footwear brand Crocs. The brand’s £74.99 Large Tote Bag is made from a similar material to the iconic plastic clogs and features small holes across the entire pouch for personalising with extra charms.
The £6 Home Bargains version does measure slightly smaller, being 35cm wide compared to Crocs’ 44cm. But shoppers will likely be more than happy to compromise on the more compact bag that is £68 cheaper – and some made their opinions clear online below the Instagram video, who said they were “obsessed”.
One Home Bargains fan said: “Ooooh I sense a new viral must have!” Another added: “No because why do I actually want the white one!”
A third wrote: “They are actually pretty good beach bags!” Someone else commented: “They are going to be everywhere now!”
Some were getting a wave of nostalgia, with a fifth adding: “It’s an 80’s Jelly bag [alternative]!” Another mentioned: “I had one similar in early 80s for school!” And one more added: “These remind me of my Jelly bag from the 80s too!”
In other Home Bargains news, fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of autumn – even though it is just the first day of August. The discount store sent shoppers into a frenzy online by teasing their seasonal range that’s “coming soon” with some having a focus on the popular Gilmore Girls show.
Home Bargains is not alone in embracing the upcoming cooler season. Primark recently caught attention online for introducing some pumpkins to shop shelves – as did B&M with its slow and subtle touches of autumn amongst paddling pools and summer essentials.