{"id":109484,"date":"2026-06-26T14:03:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zine.modalova.com\/zine\/?p=109484"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:03:43","slug":"jelly-firkin-gelatinous-version-of-most-coveted-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/jelly-firkin-gelatinous-version-of-most-coveted-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jelly Firkin: the gelatinous version of the most coveted bag"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Combining couture spirit, Y2K aesthetics, and practicality, the jelly Firkin bag has become, in the blink of an eye, the most coveted bag of the summer. A star on social media, its silhouette is a copy-paste of the iconic Herm\u00e8s bag, fitting perfectly into the trend of the return of gelatinous pieces<\/a>. Bringing transparency back to bags, this accessory is set to become the essential for our beach outings<\/u><\/strong>, and much more. Discover the new summer dupe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jelly bag as the it-piece of our summer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After witnessing the return of jelly shoes<\/a> in spring, particularly the Chlo\u00e9 mules that caused a fashion tsunami, gelatinous and transparent materials continue to reinvest our wardrobes this summer by now targeting leather goods. Yes, the Polly Pocket aesthetic<\/u><\/strong> has not had its final say!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the plastic effect started to establish itself last year, with handbags resembling shopping bags, this year, the design approach aims to be different<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For this season, we’re keeping the original and playful note of the material, but the cuts are meant to be more refined<\/u><\/strong> to break the somewhat kitschy aspect associated with it. This is done either by copying iconic pieces, like the jelly Firkin, or by adopting a minimalist spirit, or by reviving pieces from the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worn at any time of the day, the jelly bag thus presents itself as a summer must-have, versatile, and making practicality elegant<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transparent bag: a reflection of our personality, balancing fashion and practicality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Following the trend of the pickpocket bag<\/u><\/strong> (aka bag worn wide open or with a trompe-l’\u0153il opening), this summer we continue to unveil the contents of our bag to other passersby with the transparency of the jelly bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Containing a collection of essentials for the day – tossed inside in a hurry – or presenting itself as a small art gallery with curated objects, this handbag is, more than ever, a reflection of our personality and identity<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Besides being trendy because of its shape, its contents can make it even trendier!<\/u><\/strong> Whether revealing the summer read from our book club<\/a> or a few crocheted granny squares<\/a> to immerse ourselves in an analog lifestyle<\/a>… the jelly bag is a little sanctuary that belongs to us, but it also invites curious glances<\/u><\/strong> from people we pass by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the fully transparent version is a bit too revealing for you, some brands offer midway options, with bags that have external plastic pouches to reveal only a few secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furthermore, if plastic\/gelatinous materials don’t fully win you over, you can always turn to mesh versions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another plus: besides being fashionable, the jelly bag is practical for quickly finding your belongings<\/u><\/strong> – and combining these two qualities explains its success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jelly Firkin, for a couture spirit even by the water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With its status as an iconic piece<\/u><\/strong>, the famous bag adopted by Jane Birkin<\/a> has inspired a jelly bag version, more suited for summer. With a bold nod to the cut of the Herm\u00e8s handbag (even playing with the pun in its name), this model, sold on social media e-shops<\/u><\/strong>, is experiencing enormous success on these platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Revealing itself in the classic Herm\u00e8s bag format, but also in a baguette version and an intermediate one, the jelly Firkin stands out as the versatile piece of the season<\/u><\/strong>, suitable for both city and beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because yes, beyond its playful visual appeal, and a more affordable price<\/u><\/strong>, the gelatinous material of this dupe allows it to accompany us on the sand or withstand a few drops of salty water without flinching!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the various available colors and the option to add charms make this piece more than ever aligned with current trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which other jelly bags to fall for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the jelly Firkin isn’t to your taste, some slightly more refined pieces<\/u><\/strong> might pique your curiosity. We’re thinking particularly of tote bags and other transparent plastic baskets. The epitome of minimalism, they allow you to adopt the trend with subtlety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a more retro vibe, we think of plastic mesh vegetable baskets<\/u><\/strong>, which are making a remarkable comeback! Practical for slipping in a few beach accessories, they showcase a laid-back, colorful, and playful spirit that can also suit the city. Brands like Fendi or Vivienne Westwood have already taken them as muses in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Increasingly present in stores, the Firkin handbag and other jelly bag models are poised to become the must-haves of our summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Combining couture spirit, Y2K aesthetics, and practicality, the jelly Firkin bag has become, in the blink of an eye, the most coveted bag of the summer. A star on social media, its silhouette is a copy-paste of the iconic Herm\u00e8s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":109463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"eltdf_count_post_views_meta":72,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mode"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109484"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109488,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109484\/revisions\/109488"}],"wpml-translations":[{"id":109489,"lang":"en-us","href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109489"},{"id":109459,"lang":"fr","href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109459"},{"id":109499,"lang":"de","href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109499"},{"id":109504,"lang":"it","href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109504"},{"id":109494,"lang":"es","href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109494"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/109463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}