A recent drop from ManusMachina, a Japanese select shop and online brand known for its curated collection of domestic and international designer labels, has been blowing up on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan.
Meet the "Mackerel Embroidered Crossbody Bag." As the name suggests, it's a hyper-realistic mackerel. So realistic, in fact, that your first thought might be, "Is that actually a bag?" It's gone absolutely wild across the Japanese internet.
This head-turning piece comes from Chinese original independent designer menswear brand VALLEYOUTH and is retailing for 13,250 JPY on the ManusMachina website.
The bag's biggest flex? It's literally an entire mackerel. Not only does it perfectly capture the fish's sleek, streamlined silhouette, but it also meticulously recreates the blue-grey shimmer and intricate patterns of its skin. Seriously, it looks like you just hauled in a fresh catch from the market or a fishing trip.
According to the product description, the bag itself measures approximately 56 cm (about 22 inches) in length. It's roomy enough for essentials like a smartphone, blending eye-catching style with basic storage functionality.
Its utterly shocking appearance immediately sparked a frenzy of discussion on social media. Netizens were quick to chime in with comments like, "You could probably buy a real mackerel for way less than ten thousand yen!" and "LOL, it totally looks like a fisherman heading home after a day's catch." Another user quipped, "This costs over ten thousand yen? Guess I just don't get fashion!"
So, while the "Mackerel Crossbody Bag" might be questionable on the practicality front, its bizarre look has definitely blown up the Japanese internet. As for who will actually *wear* this thing... well, we'll just have to wait and see which brave souls step up to the challenge! LOL.
via： ManusMachina