Popular Design for Stamps on Gift Tote Bags: Inspired by Martin Margiela♡
2021.01.29 published
A Wish to Own 'Martin Margiela' Someday ♡
If you love fashion, you certainly know the brand 'Martin Margiela'.
This brand started in Paris in 1988.
The Margiela style is to casually deconstruct authentic items ♡
Popular items include the "5AC Bag," which shows off the logo inside on purpose.
Speaking of 'Martin Margiela', it's the calendar tag!
Margiela items come with a tag commonly known as the "calendar tag."
It's an iconic design that can be considered the brand's logo.
The numbers from 0 to 23 represent Margiela's collection lines.
Creating a Martin Margiela-style gift tote!
The calendar tag design of Martin Margiela is popular for gift tote designs ♡
By marking the numbers that represent the collection lines with circles, it turns into an original design that symbolizes the wedding date!
Isn’t it a quirky and fashionable idea? ♡
Fashionable people will likely recognize it as "Oh, it’s Margiela!"
There are two patterns for DIYing a Margiela-style gift tote.
① Submit designs to a workshop that can customize tote bags.
② Order original stamps.
Both methods allow you to create an original design, making for a one-of-a-kind tote bag ♩
Let’s take a look at Margiela-style gift totes prepared by senior brides!
Martin Margiela-style gift tote design 1
A simple design gift tote with a circle around the date.
By not including names or the venue name, the aim was to create something that anyone can use anytime.
The iconic four stitches of Martin Margiela are also incorporated into the design ♩
It was ordered from 'Tote Bag Workshop', and the size is W300×H360mm, costing about 250 yen each.
Martin Margiela-style gift tote design 2
A Margiela-style gift tote with the calendar part surrounded in gray.
The numbers have four circles. Could it represent the date of registration and wedding, or perhaps their birthdays? ♡
A plain tote bag was purchased and finished with KOKUYO's iron-on paper.
Martin Margiela-style gift tote design 3
A gift tote where each stamp was individually pressed onto a plain tote bag.
The handmade feel of the stamps provides warmth.
A simple design that represents the wedding date through the overall design ♩
Martin Margiela-style gift tote design 4
In addition to the calendar, there’s an original feel with the design saying "Best Day Ever" and the venue name.
It is rolled up and tied with hemp string to be gifted to guests.
The calendar tag portion is clearly visible ◎
Martin Margiela-style gift tote design 5
This Margiela-style tote has circles shaped like the number eight.
It symbolizes the date of registration on August 8 and the desire for continued connections with guests. The number eight is also considered lucky as it signifies prosperity.
If you're preparing a gift tote, go for a Margiela-style design ♡
We shared ideas on creating a Margiela-style design for gift tote bags.
With a stylish tote bag design, guests are likely to use it as an eco-bag even after the wedding ♩
For brides-to-be planning to prepare gift totes, why not give it a try?
The calendar tag-style design of Martin Margiela may not only work for gift totes but could also be great for items like thank-you tags and other paper goods.
Since few brides have incorporated this DIY, be sure to give it a try! ♡