Lucent two-tone pouch Bao Bao Issey Miyake product image (primary)
Rectangular pouch shown front-facing with a repeating grid of glossy triangular tiles connected by narrow stitched seams; lower row of tiles appears slightly less reflective and darker gray than the rest.

Issey Miyake

Lucent Two-Tone Pouch Bao Bao Issey Miyake

CA$99.95CAD
Out of Stock

The Lucent two-tone pouch from Bao Bao Issey Miyake is a compact, flat accessory featuring a distinctive 3D prism exterior of glossy two-tone vinyl geometric shapes bonded to mesh. It has a fabric lining, top zip closure, and measures 6.25 x 9.5 x 0.5 in (16 x 24 x 1.5 cm). Made in Japan from polyvinyl chloride, polyester, and nylon, this lightweight, foldable pouch is praised by users as a practical choice for travel and everyday use.

Color
Two-Tone
Material
Vinyl geometric shapes on mesh
Gender
unisex
Style
modern, experimental
Category
Luggage & Bags > Cosmetic & Toiletry Bags

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Small flat pouch from the Bao Bao collection with a 3D prism design, made of vinyl geometric shapes bonded on mesh.

Vinyl geometric shapes bonded on mesh, fabric lining, top zip closure, made in Japan, comes with signature protective bag.

Color
Two-Tone
Material
Vinyl geometric shapes on mesh
Style
modern, experimental
Occasion
everyday, party
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
9.5x0.5x6.25 in
Category
Luggage & Bags > Cosmetic & Toiletry Bags

Additional Attributes

  • vinyl geometric shapes
  • 3D prism design
  • fabric lining
  • top zip closure
  • made in Japan
  • signature protective bag

Product Insights

Issey Miyake's Lucent Two-Tone Pouch is a cult-status, exclusively Japanese-made accessory that folds completely flat for travel without creasing or seam damage, yet its slim 0.5-inch depth limits capacity to a caseless phone and a few flat cards; though priced at CAD 99.95 (81% below EU retail), vinyl triangles may detach and cannot be repaired, and the two-tone contrast appears muted in natural daylight.

Verified claims

Triangle detachment
Vinyl triangles can detach over time and are not repairable.
Cleaning
Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap, wipe gently, and air dry; avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners, which can damage the mesh backing.
Design evolution
Folds flat for travel while maintaining structural integrity through two decades of design evolution.
Value
Priced at CAD 99.95, about 81% below the official EU retail of €350.
Counterfeit risk
Authentic Bao Bao bags are made in Japan, and the MoMA Design Store is a listed source for authentic bags; counterfeits are common.
Fit
Fits a caseless phone and a few flat cards with no extra room.
Two-tone contrast
The two-tone contrast can appear different in natural light than in the controlled studio product photos.
Made in Japan
Made exclusively in Japan, never outsourced.
Foldable design
Folds flat for travel without damaging seams.

Product record

Title
Lucent Two-Tone Pouch Bao Bao Issey Miyake
Brand
Issey Miyake
Price
99.95 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Lucent two-tone pouch Bao Bao Issey Miyake product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular pouch shown front-facing with a repeating grid of glossy triangular tiles connected by narrow stitched seams; lower row of tiles appears slightly less reflective and darker gray than the rest.

  • Overall silhouetteFlat rectangular pouch shown face-on with straight top and bottom edges and squared corners.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Tessellated panel patternFront surface composed of a regular grid of small isosceles triangular tiles arranged into square cells; triangles meet at stitched intersection points forming a repeating geometric pattern.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.29 · w 0.88 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Tile finishMost triangular tiles have a high-gloss reflective finish showing specular highlights and subtle reflections of the studio lights.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Lower row finish shiftBottom row of tiles appears less reflective and visually darker or more matte compared with the upper tiles, creating a two-tone effect across the front face.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Seams and intersectionsNarrow raised stitched seams outline each triangular tile and form small square intersection nodes where four seams meet; seams are slightly textured and contrast by sheen rather than color.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.31 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Edge constructionTop edge shows a thin folded finish with a stitched seam; no visible external hardware, straps, or logos on the front face.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (medium)
  • Surface reflectionsSpecular highlights and subtle reflected shapes appear across glossy tiles, strongest on upper-right quadrant and on several upper-center tiles.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting; pouch centered horizontally and cropped with space above.

  • Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background with no props or shadows except a faint soft shadow under the pouch.
  • Viewing angleDirect front-facing view with the pouch lying flat or presented so the front face is parallel to the camera sensor.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on the pouch surface with even studio lighting and minimal noise; slight crop visible at left and right edges aligning with background margins.

Colors

gloss black· upper and middle triangular tiles#0D0D0Edark slate gray· bottom row tiles#3A3C3B
Lucent two-tone pouch Bao Bao Issey Miyake product image 2
02

Product

A glossy black geometric pouch composed of small triangular rigid panels joined by a textile mesh; top zip opening with a tabbed zipper pull; inner fabric lining with a small repeated triangle print is visible through the open top.

  • Exterior panel constructionFlat glossy triangular panels arranged in a repeating tessellated pattern covering the visible faces; panels are separated and connected by narrow textured mesh joints.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Panel finishHigh-gloss reflective finish on the triangular panels producing visible highlights and glare.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Mesh jointsNarrow matte-textured mesh strips forming the grid between triangles; appears woven and slightly raised relative to panels.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Top zipperTop-opening zipper visible along the pouch edge with teeth and a stitched zipper tape matching the mesh color.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Zipper pull tabRectangular glossy pull tab attached to the zipper slider, visible at the top-right corner of the pouch.
    1 regionx 0.78 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Interior lining patternInner fabric lining visible through the open top with a dense repeated small-triangle print matching the product theme.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Side profileVisible side gusset is slim and covered with the same triangular panel pattern, showing the pouch is relatively flat in depth.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.54 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from above-left creating subtle shadows and panel reflections; slight cast shadow beneath the pouch and minimal perspective tilt showing a three-quarter angled side view.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter side perspective with the top opening facing slightly toward the viewer and the right edge closer to camera, showing front and part of the side.
  • Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and surface with a soft shadow under the pouch indicating studio lighting.
  • Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting produces specular highlights on glossy panels and gentle shadow gradation beneath the pouch.

Colors

gloss black· triangular panels#0E0E0Bmatte black· mesh joints and zipper tape#1C1C1Bblack with subtle pattern· interior lining
Lucent two-tone pouch Bao Bao Issey Miyake product image 3
03

Product

Close-up of the pouch showing glossy geometric triangular exterior panels connected by black mesh, the zipper opening, textured dark interior lining, and a rectangular sewn brand label that reads BAO BAO and ISSEY MIYAKE.

  • Exterior triangular panelsArray of glossy, rigid-looking isosceles triangular panels arranged in a grid forming the pouch exterior; each panel has a high-gloss reflective finish and is separated by narrow black mesh seams.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Mesh seams between panelsThin textured black fabric or mesh strips form a network that connects and frames each triangular panel; visible stitch detail along seams.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Top zipperBlack zipper along the pouch opening with visible zipper teeth and fabric tape following the curved top edge.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Interior lining textureDark fabric lining printed with a dense small repeating triangular grid pattern that contrasts subtly with the lining ground.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Sewn rectangular labelRectangular stitched patch sewn onto the interior lining, with a raised glossy textured wordmark across the patch and a secondary line of smaller text beneath.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Label text - primaryBAO BAO
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.38 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Label text - secondaryISSEY MIYAKE
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.47 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio close-up photograph showing the pouch partially open; neutral light, soft shadows, and a plain light gray background. Image cropped to emphasize the top opening, interior label, and exterior panels.

  • Shot compositionTight angled close-up framing focused on the pouch opening and interior; lower portion of the exterior panels is in the foreground while the top edge and zipper curve across the upper image.
  • Background and lightingEven neutral lighting with soft shadows and a plain light gray background that isolates the product.
  • Reflection and highlightsSpecular highlights on the glossy triangular panels produce visible reflections and bright spots consistent with studio lights.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high)

Colors

gloss black· exterior triangular panels#0E0D0Dmatte black· mesh seams and zipper tape#141313charcoal patterned· interior lining#232324

Reddit Insights

5 threads · r/handbags

Reddit users appreciate the unique, avant-garde design of Bao Bao Issey Miyake bags for their lightweight practicality and chic aesthetics, but many caution about durability issues like falling triangles and fraying handles, with widespread counterfeits complicating authenticity.

mixed sentiment75% match

Positive comments praise the design, lightweight nature, and versatility, while negative feedback focuses on the thin plastic material, poor longevity, and counterfeit prevalence. Overall slightly positive but tempered by practical concerns.

Themes

Design and Aesthetic Appealpositive
Durability and Build Qualitynegative
Popularity and Counterfeitsmixed
Practicality for Travel and Daily Usepositive

Use Cases

  • Everyday bag
  • Travel (folds flat for packing)
  • Adding a chic accent to outfits

Watch Out For

highTriangle pieces can fall off and cannot be glued back.
mediumHandles may fray or snap over time.
mediumWidespread counterfeits make it hard to find authentic bags, especially at low prices.
lowMaterial may discolor or yellow with age.

Source Threads

  • Availability and counterfeits in NYC

    I still see them around sometimes in NYC. I think you can still buy them at the MoMA design store. But you can also just buy the counterfeit at any street vendor.

    u/sadartr/handbagsView thread →

  • Great for travel due to folding flat

    I have the silver one. It’s great for travelling cuz it folds flat like a pilage bag

    u/Calm_Distribution727r/handbagsView thread →

  • Durability issues: triangles fall off, straps fray

    Not the best bag unfortunately. The rectangles fall off after a while. Likewise, the shoulder straps do fray and the plastic stretches. Longevity is something the Miyake design team didn’t think of when making this. What’s crazy is that my blue/purple replica has lasted much longer than my silver, medium size bag. I don’t recommend this bag.

    u/PlantPuzzleheaded708r/handbagsView thread →

  • Bag makes outfits chic, perfect everyday accessory

    I got this as a birthday gift for my mother-in-law, and just one bag makes her outfit look so chic 😂 She lives in Cali, and it’s the perfect everyday bag for her. Now I kinda want one too!!

    u/New_Ad1409r/handbagsView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/handbags/lucent-two-tone-pouch-bao-bao-issey-miyake--12503-70026202?colourId=0
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