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"The design drew inspiration from the concept of "a piece of cloth"

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[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 week ago

Over two ton for something you could get your abuela to knit you for next to nowt.

[–] BigMilk13@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

It'll just make idiots even more identifiable

[–] DevoidWisdom@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

This is a sock that has been sewn shut and a cut in the side. I love knowing people will buy somthing so useless for so much money. An actual small bag the can hold other items too is more functional and cheaper.

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[–] CubitOom@infosec.pub 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

For that price, buy a sewing machine and make something better, like clothes with pockets.


The Lorax

[–] makyo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

I can’t browse the announcement page without thinking of Borat

[–] ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (6 children)

First off, yes, this is a pretentious sock bag for rich people.. or “aspirational” or design-focussed people, let’s say.

But it makes perfect sense.

  1. Apple does collabs on accessories all the time, from Hermes to Belkin and Logitech. They’ll sell them in their stores if they’ve have input, generally.
  2. If anyone needs some background on [Issey Miyake](https://mds.isseymiyake.com/im/en/), this is a good read. People are mentioning the “A piece of cloth” line, but this goes back to the founding principle of that design company, there’s even a series of industrial weaving machines started in the 90s named A-POC (yes), one of which lives in MoMA.
  3. Designers at both companies probably adore each other’s work, they’re all pretentious types who turn function into fashion, but won’t say as much. They’ve probably been champing at the bit to collaborate for years, but like, what could we make?
  4. A piece of cloth(ing) for an iPhone. Obviously. Because for people outside the Apple bubble, they’re basically the iPhone company. Use a weaving machine. This was literally the only way to fulfill all their remits. If you asked AI to come up with a collaboration between the two, it would most likely… well let’s check.

The “iFold” Tote - A structured pleated tote bag that embodies Apple’s material minimalism and Miyake’s textile innovation.

The “AirPleats” Scarf - A sculptural pleated scarf inspired by airflow and minimal form — an homage to both the “Air” line and Miyake’s signature pleats.

The “iLine” Pouch - A small, sculptural accessory pouch or sleeve—Philosophy: “Soft engineering.”

I mean tbh some of these are more whimsical and interesting, but probably don’t hold as broad appeal, so the bag sock it is. This is actually pretty boring news now I’ve read a lot more about Issey Miyake. Potentially that’s on Apple, they spent most of their collaborative time shitting on whimsy? Maybe? Probably just the broadest, cheapest (to produce!), most marketingest thing they could excrete. It’s a bit sad really.

The pattern on the inside is weirdly a lot nicer.

[–] ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

I forgot to put industrial weaving machine into the LLM, and well top result is now:

1 The “Woven Loop” — Sculptural Woven Bag

Concept:

A minimalist woven shoulder bag or clutch, created entirely from a single continuous industrial weave, without seams or hardware — a textile “unibody,” echoing Apple’s aluminum unibody design.

Made using Issey Miyake’s three-dimensional weaving technology, creating form and volume directly from the loom.

Followed by a pouch and a sash… so really I have to wonder if actually this was just a lazily AI generated idea all along.

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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

The secret to apple is: wait 10 years, buy it for next to nothing: enjoy.

[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

I feel like the people who buy these types of things are trying to fill a hole in their souls.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Can't you already get this on amazon for $20? I might have missed it, but I can't even find what material it's made out of.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

If you can’t already, you’ll surely be able to find cheap knockoffs in a week’s time.

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] thingAmaBob@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I can literally crochet this in under an hour.

[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago

Sounds like you just found yourself a job.

[–] Bennyboybumberchums@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Looking at the comments, Im so glad Im not the only one seeing a big sock with strap... lol.

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Cross body phone sock.

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 4 points 1 week ago

Or you could knit one and it would cost a small fraction of that. Etsy business incoming.

[–] manxu@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago

I'll put it right next to my $999 monitor stand!!!

[–] JayFonduh@lemmy.org 4 points 1 week ago

"WEAR YOUR ***SOCK WITH PRIDE FOR ONLY 1.7 DAYS WORTH OF PAY"

-Created with Epstein in mind-

[–] Acidbath@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

okay i hate apple but im actually upset about issey miyaki(also rip). like what the fuck happened?!

where's the interesting designs and the shit ton of zippers :/

[–] BombOmOm@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Man, I got excited for a moment they brought back the SE line, but at an even cheaper price.

I knew it couldn't be true, not with Apple, but, it is what I first thought.

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