Uniqlo’s £25 half moon bag became a TikTok sensation thanks to how versatile it is and how much it can fit inside, and now it comes in a crochet version that’s perfect for spring
You only need a quick search on TikTok to realise just how popular Uniqlo’s Half Moon bag has become, racking up quite literally hundreds of videos and thousands of views on social media. Available in every fabric from nylon to faux leather, it’s become one of the it bags of the last few years, and now its available in one of this season’s trending fabrics – crochet.
The brand new Round Mini Crochet Bag, £24.90 here, is undoubtedly one of the must-have bags for spring, with shoppers praising it for everything from how easy it is to style to how roomy in the inside is.
One of the reasons the half moon-shaped bag became such a viral sensation in the first place was because of how versatile it is. The bag can be worn in a multitude of different ways, with its adjustable shoulder strap meaning you can change it from a cross-body into a shoulder bag or even a bum bag in seconds.
The bag is also super lightweight,and the wide strap means that even though its roomy enough to fit plenty in, it won’t dig in or weigh you down. It might look small and dainty, but it’s a deceptively spacious little bag – something almost every single review comments on.
“Perfect bag for the sunnier seasons. Much like the other bags, you can put so much in, adjustable straps so you can decide how to wear it. Love it!!” Said one, whilst another wrote: “Bought this for the sunnier weather and holiday. The straw crochet makes it different than nylon ones. Good size to fit essentials into.”
Someone else added: “I wore this bag on my recent European trip and I was amazed at how much they could hold. This was the mini bag and I was still able to pack everything I needed for the day trips in this bag alone. The straps are wide and comfy and don’t cut in like other bags can and it’s also so cute and stylish to wear! In areas where pickpockets are a cause for concern this bag was perfect at putting my mind at ease so I could enjoy the sights without worrying and looking bag constantly.”
The new crochet version is already proving to be a popular choice for spring, and is made from hand-woven lightweight and durable paper, making each bag truly unique. One person did comment that the new material choice made it slightly less soft than the original nylon version, writing: “Love the shape and the handle, transforms easily from banana/cross body to shoulder bag. Get ready to receive lots of compliments! Only downside is that the shape is quite rigid as opposed to the suede ones.”
Although the Uniqlo bag is the perfect pick for casual spring and summer outfits, if you want something a little more luxe-looking and formal H&M’s Straw Shoulder Bag, £27.99 here, has a similar raffia-style body, but rather than a nylon strap it comes with a shorter faux leather shoulder strap that makes it look far pricier than it’s budget-friendly price tag.