Why Telfar’s Circle Bag Price Shouldn’t Be Controversial
March 02, 2022 at 11:00AM It seems like everything Telfar Clemens does causes quite the commotion. Whether unboxing spoils from his bag security program or praising the cleverly-named “Corned Beef” color way, the internet always has an opinion about his Brooklyn-based brand. Currently, social media is ablaze with commentary on one of Telfar’s recent offerings. The new Round Telfar Circle Bag - originally teased via fashion stylist, consultant and all around it girl Amanda Murray’s Instagram stories in January - made its debut following the immersive runway show at New York Fashion Week. And while the bag is stunning, and a departure from Telfar’s more minimal, quadrilateral silhouette, the focus of the Twitter discourse was the price point: $567. Some Twitter users questioned its accessibility, leading to several hot takes and a trending Telfar hashtag. One user said, “A $567 faux leather bag…