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Description: Vintage Milano Jet Black Faux Leather Y2K Baguette Shoulder Bag
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This vintage Milano baguette bag perfectly captures the synthetic, mass-market minimalist aesthetic of the early 2000s mall fashion era. Rendered in a rigid, glossy jet-black faux leather (vinyl), the simple geometric profile is centred by an oval stamped "MILANO" logo patch on the front panel. Designed for playful utility, the top features a recessed zippered closure that can be unzipped to pull out an attached black synthetic canvas drawstring expansion pocket for extra capacity. Fitted with a flat vinyl shoulder strap secured by faux-silver metal rivets, its distinctively retro plastic finish makes it a fun, low-maintenance Y2K novelty piece to complete a vintage rave or early-2000s pop culture outfit.
Milano was a mass-market retail label widely distributed across South African shopping centres during the late 1990s and early 2000s boom, specializing in budget-friendly fast fashion. The bag is constructed from an inexpensive, non-animal synthetic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layered over a fabric mesh backing to mimic the structure of smooth calfskin.
Original Intended Use: Budget high street evening purse or teen shoulder bag. Alternate Suggested Use: Nostalgic Y2K outfit prop or casual costume accessory.
Made in China, Circa 2001, making this bag 25+ years.
Did you know? During the turn of the millennium, fast-fashion brands mass-produced thousands of low-cost vinyl "baguette" purses to keep up with high-end European designer trends, using bold synthetic materials that became the actual defining streetwear texture of early-2000s pop music videos.
Approximate Dimensions: Length 23 cm, Width 7.5cm, Height 12cm, Strap End-2-End 50cm.
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition showing typical synthetic storage wear. Visible Flaws: Distinct surface scuffing and scratch lines across both the front and back faux leather body panels; light surface creasing along the rigid vinyl shoulder strap, and faint storage dust along the synthetic inner lining.
Please view images for full condition, images from part of the description. I do not accept returns, and I do not offer Refunds, I clearly list flaws, as a buyer you are open to ask questions and you must ensure you have viewed the full condition of the item, before you purchase it. Photos are enlarged and lighting is enhanced to provide the best view of the listed item. Use of a physical ruler is recommended to familiarize yourself with the size. Your purchase is your confirmation that you agree with the condition and size of the item.
Price: R250.00
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