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Balenciaga launch a £1.6k tote bag which looks just like a 40p IKEA shopping bag

First the laundry holdall, then the life jacket vest, and now this...

IF you're looking for cheap and easy-to-assemble furniture, Ikea is the store for you - but a fashion statement handbag? Not so much.

However, that hasn't deterred French designer brand Balenciaga from launching a tote which looks suspiciously like the Swedish chain's iconic blue Frakta bag.

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At first glance, the main difference is the lack of Ikea logo - and the enormous price tagCredit: Balenciaga
Most people use their Ikea bags to lug round dirty laundry and other household items, so the inspiration does seem a little oddCredit: IKEA

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However, Balenciaga's bag does come with a zip... a luxury most Ikea shoppers are not accustomed toCredit: Balenciaga

For £1,600 you could probably deck out your entire flat - and never have to venture to Ikea again - but then you'd miss out on their delicious meatballs, and the opportunity to own this high-end shopping bag.

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, a spokesman said: “We are deeply flattered that the Balenciaga tote bag resembles the Ikea iconic sustainable blue bag. Nothing beats the versatility of a great big blue bag!”

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Twitter users have been pretty amused with Balenciaga's latest design, but it's not the first time they've taken inspiration from an unusual source.

In recent months, they've launched a £1,595 vest which looks like a life jacket, a £2,325 tote which looks like a blanket bag, and a £1,000 bag which looks like a laundry carrier.

However, if you're still desperate to get your hands on a Balenciaga bag, we've tracked down a £30 lookalike version from Simply Be.

In other Ikea news, their most in-demand items have been revealed... and no, the Frakta bag isn't on the list.

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