Hope you are having an amazing begin to 2021.
However, I hope that this 12 months could be loads higher and determined to lastly begin writing once more on the weblog. While I do have numerous content material to share about my life in Japan and my style diaries; I made a decision to start out with this weblog the place I’m going to speak about one among my latest purchases which additionally occurs to be a preferred New Year custom in Japan.
I’m speaking about ‘Fukubukuro’ or fortunate luggage which might be obtainable within the first week of January yearly in Japan. Lucky luggage are shock luggage which might be supplied by many supermarkets, manufacturers, and malls in Japan and encompass largely final-season items at superb reductions.
I discuss extra about fortunate luggage and how this custom began in my publish for Tokyo Weekender you could test right here.
So, this 12 months I bought three fortunate luggage – the primary being from the designer model Kate Spade.
Here are some footage, an unboxing video, and extra particulars concerning the Kate Spade fortunate bag 2021 :
Kate Spade had launched this fortunate bag on their web site in December in 5 variations, however they did not disclose the contents of every bag. The solely element that I knew concerning the fortunate bag was that it’ll have 5 gadgets in complete comprising purses, wallets, and/or equipment. Each fortunate bag was priced at 30,000 yen plus taxes and every buyer might solely buy one fortunate bag at a time.
The fortunate luggage had been lastly shipped on the thirty first of December and I lastly obtained mine a number of days again.
Here are the contents of the fortunate bag that I bought :

1. Crossbody Bag: A cute pink crossbody bag that has one exterior pocket and one inside pocket with a small inside that may match a pockets, keys, and cellphone.
2. Satchel Bag: A black structured satchel bag that comes with a further lengthy strap and could be carried in two methods. The inside is kind of roomy and may even match an iPad or a small laptop computer with ease.
3. Canvas Tote Bag: A canvas bag with leather-based handles that may be styled in two shapes and additionally comes with a further lengthy strap.
4. Cosmetic Pouch: A clear small pouch that may largely carry a number of lipsticks or can truly be used as a case to retailer your masks.
5. Bracelet: A leather-based bracelet in a beautiful olive inexperienced shade that has the lovable Kate Spade emblem allure lock.
While the gadgets did not have their authentic tags current, they did include the unique mud covers (aside from the crossbody bag) and care tags. I used to be happy to seek out the luggage in superb situation and wonderful high quality, as I had typically heard that the manufacturers have a tendency to offer away previous or undesirable inventory in these fortunate luggage. But the contents I obtained had been in good situation, and a few luggage are from the most recent assortment and are nonetheless being offered on their web site.
However, I believe this was a good way to choose some new luggage from the model with out having to spend an enormous quantity. And since you possibly can’t see the contents of the fortunate bag beforehand, it is truly enjoyable to strive your luck and wait to see for those who’ve grabbed some good gadgets.
What do you concentrate on this new 12 months development? Did you additionally buy a Lucky bag this new 12 months?
Let me know within the feedback beneath!
Love
Nitika